Good morning, Hickory.

A gas leak was reported along N.C.

127 near Wells Fargo Bank and Palm Berries on May 27, and officials have warned drivers to avoid the area due to expected traffic delays.

7 Brew will open a drive-thru coffee stand in Hickory on U.S. Highway 70 early June at 5:30 a.m. Customers can receive a free T-shirt with their purchase at the launch.

On Wednesday, Hickory City Schools appointed a new principal at Hickory High School while naming the assistant principal as interim.

Kirra Olson, a recent Lenoir-Rhyne grad from Holly Springs, will play in the IWLCA Senior All-Star game on Saturday, May 30, at Tierney Field at USA Lacrosse Headquarters in Sparks, Maryland, with Division III starting at 10:00 a.m. + Division I at 12:30 p.m.

Players Matt Procopio (senior) and Mackenzie Wainwright of Lenoir-Rhyne were named to the American Baseball Coaches Association All-Southeast Region team on May 27.

Procopio hit .436 with 60 RBI and Wainwright batted .406 during the season.

Hank Williams Jr Tribute Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Premier — Tickets starting at $20.78 — Experience high-energy performances of Hank Williams Jr.'s classic hits by a top tribute band.

Furniture Manufacturing Expo 2026

Trade Show — June 3-4 — Hickory Metro Convention Center — Entry fee varies — Explore the latest innovations in furniture manufacturing with over 300 exhibitors.

Candlelight Concert Series in Hickory

7-8 p.m. — Hickory, NC — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy an intimate musical experience in a candle-lit setting.

Concerts by Candlelight

7-8 p.m. — Hickory North Carolina — Ticketed event — Experience an intimate musical performance illuminated by candlelight in a historic venue.

PMP Certification Classroom Training

32 hours — Hickory North Carolina — $1599 — Engage in comprehensive training for the prestigious PMP certification with experienced instructors and practical projects.