Hickory
Morning News
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Newton reported a wastewater spill releasing 24,295 gallons of untreated wastewater into Hildebran Creek at 1425 West N.C. 10 on Thursday, May 28 after a pipe failure was discovered at 9:50 a.m.; city crews contained the spill by 12:45 p.m. and observed no environmental impacts. WHKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Hickory girls soccer team won its first state championship Friday night in Durham by defeating Dixon 2-0. Stephanie Zulueta opened the scoring in the second half and Piper Jillings added an insurance goal to seal the win. WHKY
- ➤ South Caldwell baseball lost 7-2 to Southern Lee on Friday at Burlington Athletic Park in Game 1 of the NCHSAA 6A Baseball State Championship Series+ the Spartans will try to even the best-of-three series on Saturday. WHKY
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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.
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Candlelight Concert Series in Hickory
7-8 p.m. — Hickory, NC — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy an intimate musical experience in a candle-lit setting.
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Concerts by Candlelight
7-8 p.m. — Hickory North Carolina — Ticketed event — Experience an intimate musical performance illuminated by candlelight in a historic venue.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The truth is found when people are free to pursue it.
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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