Good morning, Hickory.

Hickory Elks Lodge 1654 hosted Foster Family Fun Day for 43 young people, offering a day of fun (including activities and games) that brought foster families together.

The event took place locally and underlined the lodge’s commitment to community outreach.

Equipment failure at a pump station caused over 6,000 gallons of sewage to spill into Lake Hickory on Monday.

A local museum is hosting the Catawba County America 250 exhibit featuring details of the Battle of Ramsour's Mill from Lincoln County, where museum staff described the event as an absolute blitz.

Visitors can learn about our local patriot history through interactive displays.

County officials in Catawba County approved incentives to attract a new manufacturer that may boost local economic growth and improve community amenities; some residents questioned the measure at a recent public hearing.

The City of Hickory will operate its Yard Waste Facility only on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 310 Cloninger Mill Road NE, offering mulch and leaf compost for $25 per 3‑yard scoop while supplies last—weather permitting.

The Hickory Fire Department reminds residents to celebrate Fourth of July safely by letting professionals handle the displays and supervising any consumer fireworks use — advice meant to lower the risk of fires and injuries.

Dr. Ross Kuhner from Moses Cone Hospital advises parents to keep an adult in the water (within arm's reach) when kids are swimming to help prevent drowning risks.

Local animal experts remind pet owners that fireworks can stress pets and advise keeping them indoors + offering a quiet spot during celebrations to help reduce anxiety.

Hickory FC earned a 3-1 road win over the Charlotte Eagles on Tuesday night with goals by Bautista Rossi, James Lane, and Tomas Pollacchi, keeping them close in the USL League Two South Atlantic Division race.

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.

Blakgraz Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — City Walk Brewery & Distillery — Cost Info not listed — Enjoy an evening of live music with 112+ original songs from Blakgraz.