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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hickory police responded to a shooting at Party City parking lot around 12:45 a.m. on Sunday—seizing guns and collecting shell casings as two men now face 7 counts of attempted murder. Hickory Daily Record
- ➤ 31-year-old Angelina Gabrielle Miller from Creston pleaded guilty to death by distribution for selling Fentanyl linked to Karma L. Greenlee's fatal overdose on March 14—she is sentenced today to 58-82 months in prison after already serving 661 days. WHKY
- ➤ 36-year-old Maynor Javier Yanes Basquez of Hickory, already serving a 67–81-year sentence for previous convictions, received an additional 57–75-year term today after a four-day trial in Catawba County Superior Court for charges of methamphetamine trafficking and fleeing arrest by motor vehicle — the jury reached its verdict in just over an hour of deliberation. WHKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Josh Stein proclaimed April as Work Zone Awareness Month and set Work Zone Awareness Week for April 21-25 to remind drivers to obey posted speed limits and avoid distractions in work zones. State officials noted that 47 people died in work zone crashes in our state last year out of more than 217 nationwide between 2019 and 2024. WHKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services launched its Fight the Bite campaign to remind local residents to use EPA-approved repellents, wear long sleeves, and check for ticks after outdoor activities. K-12 students joined a poster contest to help educate the community after over 900 cases of tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses were reported last year. Go Foothills
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lenoir-Rhyne softball team split their doubleheader against Tusculum on April 10th—losing a 9-8 opener and winning a 17-1 game—while freshman Avery Kiger hit three home runs. WHKY
- ➤ On April 10th, the Hickory Crawdads beat Augusta 6-2 at LP Frans Stadium in front of 3,328 fans. Brooks Fowler threw four hitless frames and Michael Valverde earned his first win—key efforts in the Education Day game. WHKY
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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.
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9 AM-1 PM — Hickory North Carolina — Early Bird Price: $1199 | Gain your SAFe® PO/PM certification with interactive sessions and hands-on learning.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Charlotte Grappling & BJJ Championship
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Hickory Metro Convention Center — Registration fees apply — Experience the excitement of one of the largest mixed grappling tournaments in the world.
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