Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
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🏛️ Government
Hickory officials are addressing road concerns and preparing for more winter weather to keep residents safe.
City leaders noted that extreme cold after snow is rare but are taking extra precautions.
Hickory Public Works Director Steve Miller shared details of road clearing operations and revised solid waste collection in preparation for the winter storm on Jan.
30 (information provided by the city). Residents should stay informed of any updates to these services.
🏈 Sports
Appalachian State Track and Field and Cross Country announced six new athletes for their 2026–27 signing class on Thursday.
The recruits include sprinters, throwers, jumpers and distance runners from local areas who chose App State for its family-oriented environment (and strong athletic programs).
App State Men’s Golf hired Newton-Conover native Holt Allison as an assistant coach on Jan.
30. The former Lenoir-Rhyne athlete, an All-American honoree, helped lead the Bears to NCAA Regional bids with three victories and eight top-10 finishes.
Lenoir-Rhyne cancelled its weekend lacrosse game due to weather and rescheduled the season opener to Saturday, Feb.
7 at Moretz Stadium — the Bears will host national runner-up Tampa at noon.
South Atlantic Conference coaches picked Lenoir-Rhyne men's lacrosse third with head coach Greg Paradine expecting strong play from returning top scorers — the Bears will open at home next Saturday against preseason No. 2 Tampa.
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association released the final dual team wrestling playoff brackets for 2025-2026 with Hickory Metro teams set for Tuesday, Feb.
3 — state championships scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Novant Health Fieldhouse in Greensboro.
🎉 Hickory Events
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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.
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