Good morning, Hickory.

A suspect was arrested in connection with a Catawba County shooting that killed one and injured 11—he faces a charge of attempted first degree murder.

Appalachian State freshman Jarvis Little placed eighth in the 65 kg division at the U23 Freestyle Nationals in Ohio on June 3 — earning All-American honors and becoming the seventh such wrestler from Boone in four years.

He won six of his first seven matches and advanced after a close win over Virginia’s Gable Porter.

Junior Donovan Powell, a Sport Management major with a 3.84 GPA + a three-time Dean’s List honoree, was named the South Atlantic Conference Men’s Lacrosse Scholar Athlete of the Year on June 3rd for his role in a National Championship win as a freshman + he also volunteered at local schools and at the Hickory Christmas parade to support community events.

Ismael Agreda led the Hickory Crawdads to a 10-1 win over the Columbia Fireflies on June 3rd at LP Frans Stadium — he pitched five innings, allowed one run, and struck out eight — while Maxton Martin had three doubles as the team scored four runs in the first inning; the Crawdads will send Enrique Segura to pitch the next game on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Vic Riggs was named head coach of the Lenoir-Rhyne men’s and women’s swim programs by Athletics VP Daron Montgomery on June 3rd.

He brings 17 years of Division I coaching success—his appointment is expected to boost the teams in upcoming meets.

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.

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.

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.

Chess Club

6-7 p.m. — Patrick Beaver Memorial Library — Free entry — Enhance your chess skills and strategies while engaging with local enthusiasts of all levels.

All Ages Story Time

10:00 – 10:30 AM — Patrick Beaver Memorial Library — Free entry — Enjoy an engaging story time with dancing and singing for all ages.