Hickory
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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Recovery efforts on Wilson Creek continued as the NC Department of Transportation performed critical repairs on Brown Mountain Beach Road and motorists were asked to avoid the area for safety—delays were expected. The U.S. Forest Service closed the Wilson Creek Day Use Area and Harper Creek Falls, canceling parking, stair access, swimming and fishing until the area is deemed safe or until September 1. WHKY
- ➤ Section of Old Lenoir Road in Hickory will close for 2-3 months for construction of the OLLE Art Walk trail—designed to connect City Walk, Riverwalk and Aviation Walk segments of the Hickory Trail. Hickory Daily Record
- ➤ The IRS postponed North Carolina tax deadlines to Sept. 25, 2025 due to Hurricane Helene, extending deadlines for individual returns, quarterly taxes & payroll filings; taxpayers with an IRS address in the disaster area get automatic relief while others should call the IRS for help. Go Foothills
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Salem Red Sox (led by starter Steven Brooks) beat the Hickory Crawdads 12-6 at LP Frans Stadium on April 23 after three four-run innings built an 8-1 lead. The Crawdads rallied late (scoring five runs in the final two innings) but could not catch up. WHKY
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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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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.
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