Hickory
Morning News
Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Hickory is accepting applications today for its Urgent Repair Program, which gives forgivable loans up to $15,000 to homeowners earning 50% or less of the statewide median of $47,500 for a family of four plus funds can cover urgent repairs and accessibility modifications; call 828-323-7414 for details. WHKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Hickory Crawdads have planned a July 4th Music Festival and Firework Show to honor America’s 250th birthday, headlined by Jordan St. Cyr. Presale tickets run through April 19 with public sales starting April 20 (presented by Mumy Financial and New Beginnings Hickory). WHKY
- ➤ The Lenoir-Rhyne women’s lacrosse team upset #23 Anderson on Saturday by holding a 10-5 lead and fending off a late surge with a key play by Sally Friesen (who made a crucial save) as they clinched a bye in the South Atlantic Conference Tournament. WHKY
- ➤ The Hickory Crawdads defeated the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 6-5 Saturday night on the road in Kannapolis. Marcos Torres sparked the win with a crucial hit as the pitching staff limited hits and struck out eight, boosting the team to a 6-2 season record. WHKY
- ➤ On April 12, the Hickory Crawdads edged the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 4 to 3 as Hector Osorio’s home run + Deward Trevor’s homer secured the win. The team will remain in Kannapolis this weekend and host Salem in a one week series starting Tuesday. WHKY
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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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Myrtle Beach Pelicans vs. Hickory Crawdads
7:59-10:59 p.m. — L. P. Frans Stadium — Tickets available — Enjoy a live baseball matchup between the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and Hickory Crawdads.
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Green Day Tribute Concert with Confetti Cannon
7-11 p.m. — The Premier — Tickets starting at $17.45 — Enjoy explosive punk covers that will tickle your nostalgia glands.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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