Good morning, Hickory.

The Hickory Public Library announces its inaugural Literary Festival on April 12, featuring performances by Latin Grammy Winner Lucky Diaz, to celebrate literacy and creativity.

Blue Ridge Energy is proactively managing the surge in electricity demand expected from upcoming extreme cold conditions by coordinating with Duke Energy and offering members energy-saving tips.

Hickory City Council unanimously approved a resolution to transfer the Public Housing Authority to the Western Piedmont Council of Governments, pending HUD approval.

The Catawba County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted resolutions for the collection of assessments in three subdivisions after public hearings where no comments were made.

Devin Poteat and Renato Herran win SAC Swimmers of the Week awards for their remarkable achievements in recent meets, leading the Bears into the SAC Championships.

The Lenoir-Rhyne Men's Basketball team climbed to No. 18 in the NABC Poll after winning both games last week, marking a notable achievement in the team's history.

The Lenoir-Rhyne Baseball team is predicted to rank fifth in the South Atlantic Conference, with players Stanford and Carricato earning spots on the Preseason All-Conference Team.

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.

North Carolina Cattlemen's Association Annual Convention

The event is the largest cattle industry gathering in the Carolinas, featuring an educational program and a major trade show for cattle producers.