Good morning, Hickory.

Hickory Youth Council is recruiting high school students for the 2026-2027 school year; eligible youths (rising 9th through 12th graders) can serve by advising city officials and joining monthly meetings on the third Monday from August through May, with applications due by Friday, May 29.

Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined with attorneys general from over two dozen states to urge the FTC to require landlords to show all rental fees upfront.

The plan—which bans hidden fees that drive up costs—is under review as reports show many renters spend over 35 percent of their income on housing.

Lenoir-Rhyne baseball wrapped up its season with a 16 to 6 win over Lincoln Memorial at Durham Field on April 26 as seniors were honored — the Bears now enter the conference tournament as the #3 seed and will face Wingate from May 1 to 3.

Local Lenoir-Rhyne golfer Eve Neild qualified for the NCAA South Regional at Cleveland Country Club from May 4 to 6 while teammates Matthew McDougall and Sean Finan earned spots for the South/Southeast Regional at Valdosta Country Club from May 7 to 9, leading to national championship play in May.

After a record-setting 24-goal win—helping the Bears set a new SAC tournament record with 37 points—over #6 seeded Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters on Sunday, Apr.

26, the #3 seed team will face #2 seed Newberry Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the SAC semi-finals.

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.

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.

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.

Networking Night at Hickory Crawdads Stadium

6:30-9:30 p.m. — L. P. Frans Stadium — $5 admission — Network with Emerging Leaders while enjoying a baseball game and family-friendly atmosphere.

Charleston RiverDogs vs. Hickory Crawdads

6:30-9:30 p.m. — L. P. Frans Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game featuring the Charleston RiverDogs and Hickory Crawdads.

PMP Certification Training in Hickory, NC

9 AM – 5 PM — Hickory North Carolina — $1599 — Enhance your project management skills with comprehensive PMP certification training over four days.