Good morning, Hickory.

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.

Hickory police will target traffic violations — red-light running, distracted driving, and speeding — along 5th Street Northeast this July to improve road safety.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Furniture Festival & Clearance Sale

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