Hickory
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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Morganton man was arrested after a mass shooting occurred in Catawba County on June 1, which killed one person and injured 11 others—he is the sixth suspect charged with attempted murder. Hickory Daily Record
- ➤ Nine people have been arrested for a gang-related mass shooting that happened on June 1 at a pool party on Walnut Acres Drive in Mountain View where 11 people were injured and one man died—more arrests are expected. Hickory Daily Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lenoir-Rhyne University is expanding its student food pantry with a generous gift from alumna Kate Esch ’70—relocating it to Cromer Center to offer 24/7 access to fresh food and hygiene supplies for students. Work to convert the seminar room will start this summer and be completed before classes begin on Aug. 25. WHKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 11, Catawba Valley Health System donated 400 first aid kits to every patrol car in Catawba County during a ceremony attended by CEO Dennis Johnson and law enforcement from Hickory, Newton, Catawba, Conover, Claremont, Maiden, and Long View. Officers also attended four-hour Stop the Bleed training sessions at SimLab at Catawba Valley Community College — an idea first suggested after a 2024 Charlotte shooting. WHKY
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lenoir-Rhyne finished 26th in this year’s Learfield Directors Cup on June 12 after scoring 492.75 points, marking its third best finish in school history—this was the fourth straight season the Bears earned more than 400 points. WHKY
- ➤ Isaac Riggs from Lenoir-Rhyne earned the South Atlantic Conference’s Bob McCloskey Insurance Postgraduate Scholarship on June 11—his work on the cross country and track teams and a 3.97 GPA made him stand out. He will receive $3,000 to help fund his graduate studies as he targets a career in dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University. WHKY
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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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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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House of Hair 80's Metal
7-11 p.m. — The Premier — $17.45+ — Experience a blast from the past with an electrifying tribute to 80's Hair Metal.
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