Good morning, Hickory.

The Granite Falls Police Department and Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office will join the Dunkin’ Community Cups Campaign at the Dunkin’ store on 31 Pinewood Road in Granite Falls today to benefit Special Olympics of North Carolina; visitors can make donations and mark a patrol car with a donut icon.

Hickory Police arrested David Allen Page, 42, for felony larceny charges at his 12th Street N.E. home before 9:30 p.m. on April 21 — he was jailed at the Catawba County Detention Facility with a $5,000 bond and had a court date in Newton on April 24.

Several Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute students earned honors at the SkillsUSA North Carolina Championships held in Greensboro in April, winning silver, bronze, and gold medallions for their CNC machining skills + the college was recognized for doubling its student participation this year. Top winners will advance to compete at the National SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta.

The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office will hold a hiring event for Detention Officer positions on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at the detention facility parking lot at 100 Government Avenue in Newton—no prior experience is needed and the job offers a nearly $44,000 starting salary with full benefits along with free grilled hot dogs, chips, and drinks.

Hickory Crawdads lost 4-0 in ten innings to Salem on April 24 in front of 1,297 fans at LP Frans Stadium—four pitchers held Salem scoreless through nine frames until Yoeilin Cespedes’ two-run double in the tenth gave the win.

On April 24th, the Lenoir-Rhyne Men’s Lacrosse team beat Catawba 23-9 at Moretz Stadium as Jarrett Huff led with two goals and four assists.

The win extended their eight-game streak and set them up for a first-round SAC Tournament game on Saturday — with seed and opponent to be announced.

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.

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.

Swingin’ Under The Stars

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Sails on the Square — Free entry — Experience the Hickory Jazz Orchestra performing beloved big band classics under the night sky.