Good morning, Hickory.

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Catawba County for a shooting that injured 11 and killed 1 and was set a $200,000 bond—he was previously charged in another shooting with seven counts of attempted first-degree murder and seven counts of assault with a deadly weapon.

A 19-year-old man from Hickory was charged with attempted first degree murder in connection with a mass shooting on June 1 in Mountain View and is being sought by the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office—22-year-old Patrick Lee Tolbert from Hickory faces three counts for aiding and abetting underage alcohol possession at a party on Walnut Acres Dr while 21-year-old Raekwon Malik Craig from Taylorsville was arrested on similar charges with a court date set today.

Catawba County announced it will use about $778,000 from opioid settlement funds to continue its programs next year—one program helps paramedics reach out to people who have had an overdose within 24 to 72 hours after the incident.

Hickory City Manager Warren Wood proposed a new budget that raises property taxes and fees to fund $326 million in water and sewer system upgrades—covering 14 projects including a new water treatment plant.

The city council approved the proposal on Tuesday and will vote on it on June 17 while costs may be shared with other municipalities.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration raised a tomato recall to its highest warning level—Class 1—over salmonella concerns affecting tomatoes sold in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, with no illnesses reported.

Williams Farms Repack LLC began the voluntary recall on May 2 for tomatoes supplied by H&C Farms.

Enrique Segura pitched six quality innings with seven strikeouts for the Crawdads as they lost 6-2 to Columbia at LP Frans Stadium on June 4—surrendering four runs in the tenth after holding a ninth inning lead.

The team went 1 for 13 with runners in scoring position and now trails by 1.5 games in the Carolina League South Division race.

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.

Bottle Cap Art

2-3:30 p.m. — Patrick Beaver Memorial Library — Free entry — Create vivid collages with recycled materials at this fun and artistic event.