Good morning, Hickory.

Geitner Trail and Rotary-Geitner Park will close for a resurfacing project starting Wednesday, June 10 and are expected to remain closed for about two weeks if weather permits.

Hickory City Park stays open for tennis & the Riverwalk overwater bridge remains accessible on Old Lenoir Road.

Boot Barn plans to open a new store at 1718 U.S. Highway 70 SE in Hickory.

The location was once a discount store and will now serve shoppers looking for western and outdoor apparel.

Outspoken retirees present the fast-paced comedy 'Four Old Broads' at The Green Room Community Theatre on Friday, June 12 (tickets are available online or via the box office).

Today, the NCDHHS announced $10 million in funding for 39 EMS agencies, including those in Catawba and Burke, under its Rural Health Transformation Program.

The funds will boost EMS workforces & expand mental health and substance abuse treatment in rural communities.

Catawba Valley Health System opens Primary Care — Lenoir at 125 Hospital Avenue NW, Suite 200, today.

The new practice features physicians Maritess Asumen, DO and Michael Jaje, DO who offer wellness, immunizations and treatments for acute and chronic illnesses and allow same or next day appointments.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today awarded $10 million to 39 EMS agencies to boost emergency and behavioral health care in rural areas including Burke and Catawba.

The grant funds Mobile Integrated Health programs providing follow-up care after overdoses + linking patients to opioid treatments.

Registration is now open for City of Hickory’s youth fall soccer, tackle football, and girls flag football programs free for residents (with a $40 fee for nonresidents).

Registration closes Friday, July 31 and first-time players must submit a birth certificate at 1451 8th Street Drive NE.

The Hickory Crawdads lost their series finale to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, 5-3 at LP Frans Stadium on Sunday.

Hector Osorio had three hits, including a home run, and Hickory will travel to Charleston next for a key series in their push for a first-half title.

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.

4th of July Music Festival and Fireworks

5:30-11:30 p.m. — L. P. Frans Stadium — $25-$30 — Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a vibrant concert and a spectacular fireworks show.