Hickory
Morning News
Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NCDHHS advises residents in Hickory to prepare for an approaching winter storm by installing carbon monoxide detectors, planning for power outages, and stocking emergency supplies + avoiding indoor use of generators or grills. These measures help reduce injuries and keep families safe during cold weather. Go Foothills
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lenoir-Rhyne women’s basketball team won 120-70 against Emory & Henry on Jan. 31, with Tatum Bowen setting a school record by making 10 three-pointers and breaking records for team threes and first-half points. The Bears will host Wingate on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. for National Girls & Women in Sports Day. WHKY
- ➤ On Friday, CVCC played a doubleheader at Gaston College in Gastonia and lost 10-5 and 11-7 while showing grit with key hits from players (like Drew Berenyi and Matthew Perez), and the team will face USC-Lancaster on the road Wednesday. WHKY
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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.
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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.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you resist, persists.
~ Carl Jung
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