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Sunday, April 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.

SPORTS NEWS

  • On April 19, the Hickory Crawdads lost by a score of 1 to 0 to the Charleston RiverDogs at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Ballpark+ in a game marked by strong pitching from Mason Molina who threw six perfect innings before an eighth inning error allowed the only run. The team now falls to a 7 to 6 record and will remain in Charleston this weekend+.  WHKY

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 4/24/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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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.

    Fri, 5/2/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/3/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/10/25

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  • The Chain - Fleetwood Mac Tribute

    7:30-9 p.m. — The Hum — Tickets available — Experience the exceptional sounds of Fleetwood Mac brought to life by The Chain featuring Dani Kerr from America's Got Talent.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

~ Benjamin Franklin

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