Good morning, Hickory.

On Sunday, about 50 rounds were fired at a house party on Walnut Acres Drive in Mountain View that left one person dead and 11 injured, as authorities arrested Garon Nathaniel Killian and charged two others with attempted first-degree murder—while two local men were charged with facilitating underage drinking.

28-year-old Shykwon Rashard Gibbs of Conover was sentenced to 26 to 33 years in prison on June 4 by Catawba County Superior Court after pleading guilty to shooting and killing 47-year-old Amy Raelynn Phillips and shooting his long-time girlfriend, Keiyara Kelly Johnson during a June 19, 2022 attack at Phillips’ home in Conover.

On Sunday at about 12:45 a.m., a house party on Walnut Acres Drive in Mountain View was hit by gunfire when about 50 rounds were fired—leaving one person dead and 11 injured—and Garon Nathaniel Killian, 20, was arrested on charges of attempted first-degree murder while investigators and the FBI processed the evidence.

Eight people have been charged in connection with a mass shooting at a Walnut Acres Drive party that occurred Sunday around 12:45 a.m.—including 20-year-old Garon Nathaniel Killian from Lenoir, whose bond was revoked—and authorities are also addressing charges related to underage alcohol and party promotion amid community outrage.

A 20-year-old man charged in a Catawba County shooting remains in jail after a judge revoked his bond—citing previous charges and his risk to the public.

Hickory Fire Department conducted a live burn training today at a house on 48th Avenue Northeast—providing hands-on practice for their firefighting skills.

Firefighters burned a house on 48th Avenue Northeast today for live burn training to practice their skills (the exercise helps them prepare for real emergencies).

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.