Good morning, Hickory.

Catawba Indian chief Brian Harris said the first phase of the tribe's $1 billion casino will open over the next two months in North Carolina & it will mark the start of a major new project.

Lenoir-Rhyne women’s basketball beat 23rd-ranked Lincoln Memorial 71-63 in overtime on Friday, Jan.

23 to claim their ninth win. Aaliyah El scored 21 points while Abigail Brown had a double-double — the Bears will play Catawba on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m. in Salisbury.

The Bears defeated the Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters 99-63 at Shuford Arena on Friday, Jan.

23 as a 29-2 run over nine minutes delivered a 36-point win. They improved to 16-4 overall and will face Catawba next Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Salisbury.

On Jan. 23, 2026, high school basketball games in the Western Foothills 4A/5A and Northwestern 6A/7A conferences featured close contests in both girls' and boys' divisions.

Girls' matchups included Maiden (76) and Hickory (56), while boys' games saw Hickory (69) and Freedom (81) posting top scores.

Poison'Us & Kings of Noise

7-10 p.m. — The Premier — Tickets starting at $17.45 — Experience the ultimate Poison tribute and rock out with Kings of Noise playing the greatest hits.

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Drendel Auditorium — Tickets available — Experience the magic of tribute performances in a unique candlelight setting.

Love Music: An Evening of Romance and Strings

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Drendel Auditorium — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a romantic night of candlelit music with the WPS Maestro's Quartet.

Pigeon Forge Crew Concert

6-8 p.m. — The Premier — Ticket information available — Enjoy a night of music with the Pigeon Forge Crew at this local venue.