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Sunday, July 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of July.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A 26-year-old was killed in a U.S. 321 crash in Hickory when police say an impaired driver ran a red light—causing the accident.  Hickory Daily Record

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Hickory Crawdads won 7-1 over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers last Friday at Frans with 4,276 fans watching as Antonis Macias reached base four times and Thomas Ireland earned his fifth win on a 10-hit game. The win secured the series for Hickory — they will look to extend their streak in tomorrow’s contest when Caden Scarborough takes the mound.  WHKY

EVENTS

SUBMIT 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.

    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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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

There's no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.

~ Sir Ranulph Fiennes

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