Good morning, Hickory.

Investigators revealed that suspects planned a mass shooting at a Catawba County pool party on June 1 that left one man dead and 11 injured, and search warrants showed that Garon Killian—charged with attempted first-degree murder—fled to Charlotte and later contacted a county deputy.

62-year-old Debra Lynn Steiner from Saw Mill Road in Conover was arrested by Catawba County Sheriff’s Officers on June 19 on a felony warrant for money laundering and grand theft above $100,000 from Sumter County, Florida — she is held without bond at the county detention facility with a District Court appearance set for June 23 in Newton.

The WPCC Audio & Video Production program received the Mark Ivester Innovation Award for its focus on streaming media content & training students from Burke County and beyond.

The program was launched in fall 2024 and continues to prepare students for future careers in media.

Several Hickory boards and commissions will meet next week as the Community Appearance Commission gathers Monday at 4 p.m. in the Julian G.

Whitener Municipal Building’s 3rd Floor Conference Room and the Ridgeview Neighborhood Association meets Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Ridgeview Recreation Center. The Business Development Committee will meet Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. while the Regional Planning Commission convenes at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers — both set to discuss city planning efforts.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminded parents and caregivers today to follow water safety practices as beaches, lakes and pools grow crowded ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

He stressed the need to watch warning flags, supervise children and keep a charged phone nearby—drowning is the top cause of death for children 1 to 4.

On June 20, the Hickory Crawdads lost 5-4 at LP Frans Stadium when Luis Almeyda doubled home two runs for Delmarva in the eighth inning—pushing the visitors to a come-from-behind win.

The team had taken an early lead with a home run from Marcos Torres and runs from debutant Devin Fitz-Gerald before pitcher Dalton Pence allowed three runs in the final inning—ending the first half at a 33-32 record.

LR men's golfer Holt Allison was named to the PING All-American Honorable Mention team by the GCAA on Thursday and earned All-Southeast Region and All-SAC First Team honors as he helped lead the Bears to a second straight NCAA Regional finish—placing 12th out of 20 teams.

He posted seven top-10 finishes in 11 events with a 70.7 scoring average and is ranked #22 in Division II and #7 in the region.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ZMAX Cars Pro Tour

4:30-10 p.m. — Hickory Motor Speedway — Check website for ticket prices — Experience the thrill of stock car racing at one of NASCAR's historic tracks.