Hickory
Morning News
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Universal Furniture opened a new 200,000 sqft upholstery plant in Burke County today, replacing its Conover facility. The company plans to expand operations and add 20 to 30 employees over the next two years. WHKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Commissioners in Catawba County will vote on merging Catawba, Hickory, and Newton-Conover school districts after a public hearing on April 20. Some local pastors and parents oppose the plan, saying it could cut programs and raise technology costs. Go Foothills
- ➤ River Bend Middle students won an essay contest and will travel this summer to an outdoor adventure camp to study stream ecology, master fly fishing, and explore wilderness skills (including falconry). Hickory Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lenoir-Rhyne’s Matthew Mancini earned the Specialist of the Week award after winning 25 of 35 faceoffs and grabbing 14 ground balls on Mar. 30 — marking his second consecutive honor and the seventh in his career. WHKY
- ➤ Lenoir-Rhyne earned their 25th win on Monday, March 30 with a 7-5 comeback against Georgia College — star hitter Matt Procopio went 2-for-4 with three RBIs, and the team now prepares for a Friday conference game in Newberry at 6:00 p.m. WHKY
- ➤ Residents in 28601 celebrated the unveiling of Hickory FC's new jersey ahead of the team's first USL2 season, a local event that brought community fans together. The reveal adds excitement as the club builds its local presence. Hickory Daily Record
- ➤ The 23rd-ranked CVCC baseball team won two of three games — with wins on Saturday and Sunday at Ting Park — over Wake Tech and will face Cleveland Community College in a road contest on Wednesday. WHKY
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Rockie Lynne All Star Jam
7-10 p.m. — The Premier — Cost not specified — Experience soulful blues and rock as Rockie Lynne takes the stage with special guests for a night of memorable music.
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Live Again Tribute Fest
5-9 p.m. — The Premier — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of powerful tribute performances from iconic rock bands.
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