Hickory
Morning News
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series returns this spring and fall with free live original music in downtown starting Friday in May, June and September — a special show will take place at Samuel William Davis, Sr. Multipurpose Field in Taft Broome Park on Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. WHKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory received an 'Immediate Jeopardy' designation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Jan. 23, risking its Medicare & Medicaid funding, and CEO Lindy White said the hospital is reviewing issues and developing a plan to fix them. 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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Paul Gilbert Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Premier — Tickets from $29.25 — Experience the guitar virtuosity of Paul Gilbert with exciting new music from his album WROC.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Energy and persistence conquer all things.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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