Good morning, Hickory.

Apple's data center in Maiden will get a $175 million expansion that adds about 237,000 square feet of space.

Matthew Douglas Roop, 34 from Taylorsville, was sentenced on April 3 to 10-to-13 years in prison after pleading guilty to selling drugs that led to a 35-year-old man's overdose death in October 2023 & he will serve his term with the North Carolina Division of Adult Corrections.

Hickory men face drug charges in Burke County after a traffic stop—police found psilocybin mushrooms and suspected fentanyl in the car—according to authorities.

State lawmakers introduced two House bills aimed at expanding consumer access to grade A raw milk and allowing pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription if passed.

House Bill 609 would let eligible dairy farmers sell raw milk products starting Jan 1 with required safety inspections, and House Bill 618 would go into effect on Oct 1—offering pharmacists immunity from legal claims.

Three Hickory boards and commissions will hold meetings next week—The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet at noon on Tuesday, April 8th at the Highland Recreation Center while the Recycling Advisory Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Public Services Complex.

The Public Art Commission will gather at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9th at the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library—residents can learn about community art plans.

Hard to Handle Concert

7-11 p.m. — The Premier — Tickets from $17.45 — Experience a night of live music with Hard to Handle and Hammer Down.

SAFe® 5.1 Product Owner/Product Manager Classroom Training

9 AM-1 PM — Hickory North Carolina — Early Bird Price: $1199 | Gain your SAFe® PO/PM certification with interactive sessions and hands-on learning.

Trial by Fire - Journey Tribute

7-10 p.m. — The Premier — Tickets from $17.45 — Experience the music of Journey as TRIAL BY FIRE transports you back to their iconic 1996 era.

Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville

7:30-10 p.m. — The Green Room Community Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a tropical musical journey filled with favorite Jimmy Buffett hits and island vibes.

Derby Day Celebration

Afternoon — Salt Block Foundation — Ticket includes two drink vouchers — Dress in festive Derby attire and enjoy live music, Southern cuisine, and best-dressed contests.