Hickory
Morning News
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lenoir-Rhyne women’s lacrosse team nearly beat #21 Seton Hill 13+12 in overtime on March 2; this was the clubs’ first meeting and the Bears will host Emory and Henry on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. in SAC play. WHKY
- ➤ Monday's playoffs ended the seasons for Hibriten's Panthers, Hickory's Red Tornadoes, and A.C. Reynolds. The Blue Devils (girls 4A) won 65 to 58 and will meet Pisgah Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at Shuford Arena, while Hunter Huss (boys 5A) won 76 to 71 and the Cougars (6A) advanced to face Northern Guilford Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. WHKY
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2026 Academy Awards Viewing Party
6:30-11:30 p.m. — Main Cellar City Club — Free for members, $10 for guests — Celebrate cinema at a lively viewing party with refreshments and an Oscar contest.
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NJCAA Basketball Tournament
March 16-21 — Catawba Valley Community College — Day Passes $20, All Tournament Pass $100, Recruiter Pass $225 — Catch the excitement of the NJCAA Basketball Tournament in Hickory, NC.
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Tommy's Rock Trip
7-11 p.m. — The Premier — $17.50 admission — Experience the ultimate rock tribute featuring world-renowned drummer Tommy Clufetos.
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Carolina Classic Cheerleading Competition
7 AM - 6 PM — Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau — Adult $25, Children $15 — A day packed with cheerleading performances and competitions.
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29th Annual Catawba Valley Pottery Festival
6-9 p.m. on Mar 27 & 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Mar 28 — Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau — $50 for Friday Premiere, $10 for Saturday adults — Celebrate North Carolina’s rich pottery heritage with artists, demonstrations, and unique buying opportunities.
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