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Sunday, June 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.

SPORTS NEWS

  • Alexis Brown was named South Atlantic Conference Female Athlete of the Year for the second straight year on (June 28) and was also announced as Honda Division II Athlete of the Year last week. She set new NCAA records in the 100 and 200 meter races and has won eight national championships (Lenoir-Rhyne Athletics provided the information).  WHKY

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Mon, 6/30/25

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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.

    Tue, 7/1/25

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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.

    Wed, 7/2/25

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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.

    Sat, 7/5/25

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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.

    Wed, 7/9/25

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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.

    Thu, 7/10/25

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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.

    Fri, 7/11/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 7/12/25

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  • Big Bang Boom!

    10-11 a.m. — Patrick Beaver Memorial Library — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly rock concert perfect for kids of all ages in a cozy library setting.

    Wed, 7/23/25

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  • Furniture Festival & Clearance Sale

    9 AM – 6 PM — Hickory Furniture Mart — Free entry — Discover amazing discounts on furniture while enjoying artisan displays and demonstrations.

    Sun, 7/27/25

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