Good morning, Hickory.

A Morganton man, James Drew Ballard, has been sentenced to 6-8 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl in Catawba County and is also required to pay $550,000 in fines.

Jimmy Lee Randolph, a man with a 1990 murder conviction, pleaded guilty to assaulting two adults and a 3-year-old child with a knife in Conover.

Eleven individuals were arrested in Burke County for charges ranging from drug possession to larceny in a joint operation by local and federal law enforcement agencies.

Hickory Public Housing Authority CEO Alanda Richardson, amidst scrutiny for her spending, asserts expenditures were for work-related purposes and addresses concerns about her employment future with the city.

The Warehouse, Hickory, NC's newest gym, was introduced by owner Brevan McAlpin, offering a unique fitness experience since January 10, 2025.

The Lenoir-Rhyne Men's Basketball team now ranks 24th nationally after a 1-1 week and maintains a strong season start with a 12-3 record.

Inaugural Picklin' for Profits Charity Pickleball Tournament

This charity tournament will benefit the Education Foundation for Catawba County Schools, supporting student scholarships and teacher grants.