Hickory
Morning News
Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hickory firefighter Jake Bridges, who passed away last week, is being transported today from Winston-Salem to Catawba County — his body will be taken to Bennett Funeral Service in Newton. His fellow firefighters will lead a procession that departs at 12:15 p.m. and travels west on Interstate 40 — emergency personnel will be posted at several locations to honor him. WHKY
- ➤ WHKY Radio celebrates its 85th anniversary today as it first signed on June 10, 1940 — when founder Ed Long built its transmitter using a mule and plow. The station moved from Hotel Hickory to the Elliott-Carnegie Library and later upgraded its signal under family management to serve local news and talk audiences. WHKY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 35-year-old Brittany Geraldine Lindsay of Rifle Range Road in Conover was arrested Friday, June 6 by Hickory Police for possession of methamphetamine and two counts of drug paraphernalia — she was jailed at the Catawba County Detention Facility on a $5,000 bond. WHKY
- ➤ Four accused shooters from the June 1 pool party mass shooting, where eleven were injured and one was killed, appeared in court Monday on additional counts of attempted first-degree murder—while the sheriff’s office said more charges are expected due to planned gang activity—prompting the district attorney to request that no bonds be granted for the dangerous suspects. Hickory Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mackenzie Wainwright and Eli Willen earned spots on the NCAA DII Baseball Championships All-Tournament Team after a strong tournament. Wainwright hit 11-for-23 over four games and set an NCAA DII single season record with 121 hits — while Willen went 7-for-16 and broke the team home run record. WHKY
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Story Time with Hickory Police Department
10:00 – 10:30 AM — Patrick Beaver Memorial Library — Free entry — Learn about safety from Officer Null while enjoying story time at the library.
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Scanography: Plant Collages
6-7 p.m. — Patrick Beaver Memorial Library — Materials provided — Create beautiful art using greenery and florals using only a flatbed scanner.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.
~ Sylvia Plath
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