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Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 54-year-old Charles Vincent Packer, Jr. of Taylorsville was arrested on July 2 by Alexander County Sheriff’s Officers on four counts of felony breaking and entering, two counts of larceny, one count each of motor vehicle larceny and injury to personal property – and on July 3 he was charged with being a registered sex offender on school premises, is held at the detention center on a $110,000 secured bond, with his first court appearance set for July 7 and more arrests expected. WHKY
- ➤ Hickory police will target traffic violations — red-light running, distracted driving, and speeding — along 5th Street Northeast this July to improve road safety. Hickory Daily Record
- ➤ Tracey Diane Teague, 32, from Tom Smith Avenue in Connelly Springs was arrested on July 1 for felony maintaining a vehicle, dwelling, or place for a controlled substance—she also faces charges for failing to appear on a cocaine count, possessing drug paraphernalia, and two probation violations while she is held with a $160,000 secured bond and court dates set for July 3, 16, and 28 in Morganton. WHKY
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Hickory Crawdads beat the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 4-2 on the road Wednesday as they scored three runs in the seventh inning and sealed the win with a home run from Yeremy Cabrera in the eighth. The team is 41—35 overall and will play Kannapolis at home today. WHKY
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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