Good morning, Hickory.

32-year-old Nathan Lee Thomas of Noah Path was arrested in Conover on May 17 and is charged with breaking—entering, larceny, obtaining property by false pretense, and injury to real property; his court date is set for today.

A Hickory man involved in a police standoff in Conover escaped on Thursday but turned himself in Friday — he now faces charges of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Felony Larceny of a Vehicle with his first court appearance today while a 15-year-old was found safe at a residence following a tip.

Lenoir-Rhyne Baseball beat North Georgia 11—3 on May 18 by hitting five home runs and advanced to its first NCAA Super Regional— the Bears will travel to Salisbury where they will face Catawba in a best—of—three series starting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.

The Catawba Valley Community College baseball team advanced to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II World Series after defeating Bryant & Stratton 22-3 on May 18 at Burlington Athletic Park—marking their third trip to nationals and a season record for wins.

Head coach Marshall McDonald said the team will travel to Enid, Okla. to compete in the upcoming series.

Lenoir-Rhyne scored 13 runs with 17 hits in a 13-7 win over Belmont Abbey on May 18, moving on to the Regional Finals.

Hogan Stallings went 4-for-5—earning three RBI to boost the Bears' win.

The Hickory Crawdads lost Friday's contest to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers at LP Frans Stadium after Kannapolis built a three-run fourth inning to take a 5-2 lead.

Maxton Martin hit an early home run for Hickory — giving them a 1-0 start — but steady pitching from Justin Sinibaldi and two relievers helped Kannapolis secure the win.

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.

37th Annual Spring Fling

9 AM – 3 PM — Catholic Conference Center — $17 — Engage in crafts, educational sessions, and activities like line bingo for a fun and informative day.

On-Site Tour of Senior Living Facilities

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Greens at Hickory — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living facilities committed to quality care and engaging activities.

AWKN Conference

7 PM – 1 PM — Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau — Check event page for pricing — Big adventures await in Hickory, showcasing the local community's heritage and outdoor activities.

ACCW Live Wrestling Event

6-9 p.m. — Brookford Community Building — Tickets available now — Experience an epic Steel Cage Showdown for the Apple City Championship in Hickory.

Furniture Manufacturing Expo

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau — Complimentary tickets available — Discover the latest innovations and solutions for furniture manufacturing.