Hickory
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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Catawba County men have been charged with drug trafficking after deputies seized 12.4 grams of fentanyl + 87.9 grams of meth from their car. Hickory Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Patton High School held its 2025 graduation where 168 seniors earned $1M in scholarships and photos of the ceremony were shared+ Principal Gretchen Reiss noted in a letter that daily choices help shape their futures. The News Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Catawba County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting Monday, June 2, at 6:50 p.m. at the Meeting Room on the second floor of the Catawba County Justice Center at 100 Government Drive in Newton—where they will adopt the annual Southeastern Catawba County Water and Sewer District budget for fiscal year 2025 to 2026. WHKY
- ➤ Hickory City Council will meet Tuesday, June 3 at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall—while the Citizens Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, June 5 at noon in the same location—to hold public meetings. WHKY
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lenoir-Rhyne baseball won a 15-11 game against East Stroudsburg to open the NCAA Division 2 Baseball Championships at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary on May 30. Pitcher Andrew Harlow earned the win as his team moves into the winners bracket and will play the winner of Northwood or Central Missouri on Sunday at 6 p.m. WHKY
- ➤ Volunteers are sought for the upcoming Men’s 40+ State Tennis Tournament in and around Hickory from June 19th to June 22nd & the event will need at least two volunteers per shift across 10 sites, including seven high schools and other local venues. Each volunteer must commit to a minimum five-hour shift & training for volunteers and coordinators will take place the week of the tournament. WHKY
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Framed Felt Bugs Workshop
2-3 p.m. — Patrick Beaver Memorial Library — Free entry — Create fun framed felt bugs in a hands-on crafting session designed for kids aged 9-12.
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Color Our World Tiny Canvas Painting Workshop
6-7 p.m. — Patrick Beaver Memorial Library — Free entry — Get creative by painting your own tiny canvas while enjoying an artistic atmosphere.
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