Good morning, Hickory.

Today at 8 a.m., 15th Avenue NE is closed between 21st Street NE and 17th Street NE for storm drain pipe repairs, and a marked detour is in place.

Repairs are expected to finish by Friday, June 5 (weather permitting) with drivers advised to slow down near the work zone.

At Hickory Motor Speedway on Saturday night, Michael Bumgarner won the late model and super truck events while Dexter Canipe III, Cody DeMarmels and Tristen Barnes won the limiteds, street stocks and super streets races—NASCAR Local Racing Series returns on June 13 with a 75-lap late model feature.

Hickory Crawdads ended their three-game win streak with a 5-1 loss to Salem RidgeYaks on Saturday, May 31 at Carilion Clinic Field (Josh Springer went 3 for 4 with an RBI).

The team now prepares to bounce back in the series finale on their Virginia road trip.

After a clubhouse fire, the Hickory Crawdads rescheduled promotions including the short sleeve military hoodie giveaway by Allison & White on June 26, the wrestling jersey giveaway on July 17, fireworks on June 6, 27 and July 18, free parking for military from September 4 through 6, and a plush cow giveaway on July 24.

On May 31, the Crawdads lost 1-0 to the Salem RidgeYaks at Carilion Clinic Field after a strong pitching showing was undone by low run support.

The Crawdads, now 28-21, will host a series starting Tuesday at 7 p.m. at L.P. Frans Stadium.

Registration is underway for City of Hickory youth fall soccer, tackle football and girls flag football programs; residents register free and nonresidents pay $40.

First-time participants must submit a birth certificate at the Administrative Offices (1451 8th Street Drive NE), and registration closes Friday, July 31.

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.