Good morning, Hickory.

Authorities arrested 26-year-old Winston Eccleston for first-degree kidnapping after 29-year-old Sadie Tolley, who has ties to Hickory, went missing from the Emma community in January—she later provided key information at the Waynesville Police Department.

Bunker Hill High School held its 2025 graduation where students received $6.3 million in scholarships—many saying they are not sure what comes next.

The event marked a milestone for the graduates as they prepare for future challenges.

At graduation, HCAM seniors talked about how the school built a strong sense of community—one student speaker gave an accolade to each of his 45 classmates.

Hickory city offices and the public library will be closed Monday for Memorial Day while the Hickory Solid Waste Division will keep garbage and recycling on schedule; city offices will reopen Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.—other regional offices will also close or adjust services.

On May 24, 2025, Jose Escobar’s RBI single broke a 6-6 tie in the 11th inning and gave the Myrtle Beach Pelicans an 8-7 win over the Hickory Crawdads at LP Frans Stadium—Maxton Martin added two runs.

The CVCC baseball team improved from a 9 to 9 record and won 34 of 41 games to clinch the Region 10/South Atlantic District championship, earning its third trip to the NJCAA World Series in Enid, Oklahoma.

Coach Marshall McDonald said the Red Hawks, seeded 11th, will face the No. 6 East Central team on Saturday — they plan to win their first national title.

The Lenoir-Rhyne Baseball team won game two 6—3 on May 24 as left-handed pitcher William Girardi threw eight innings and Cole Stanford hit a home run that brought three RBIs.

The win forced a winner-take-all game scheduled for tomorrow night at 6:00 p.m. in Salisbury that will decide a berth in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship.

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.

Halogen Lights & Pseudo Cowboys Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Premier — Tickets available — Experience a night of homemade rock from Hickory's finest musical talents.

CAPM Certification Training

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Hickory, North Carolina — 100% Money Back Guarantee — Engage in 32 hours of interactive classroom training for the CAPM certification with expert guidance.