Good morning, Hickory.

Maiden Police arrested 34 year old Daisha Samone Williams—the second suspect in a preschool child abuse investigation—and charged her with misdemeanor counts for failing to report a crime, assault on a child under 12 and child abuse.

Hickory City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. at the Julian G.

Whitener Municipal Building (76 North Center Street) to hold a second vote on reducing the speed limit to 25 mph along designated sections of 4th Street NW. The agenda also includes a resolution on condemning properties for a multi-use trail, contract approval for the city’s raw water intake system valued at $613,618, acceptance of a $660.32 grant from Keep Catawba County Beautiful, and review of a proposed backflow prevention program.

State health officials said flu-related deaths in North Carolina reached 503, the highest number recorded since reporting began in 2009.

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.

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.