Good morning, Hickory.

Hickory Police responded at 6:40 p.m. on July 4 at the Deluxe Inn after reports of an unresponsive woman and found Mary Elizabeth Ervin dead from a gunshot wound—authorities have issued a warrant for suspect James David Houser and are searching for him.

On Saturday, July 5, Caldwell County Post 29 beat Gastonia 3-0 to lead the best-of-five series 1-0 while Cherryville outscored Hickory Post 48 2-1, leaving the latter trailing 1-0 in the series.

On July 6, the Hickory Crawdads beat Kannapolis 10-5 at LP Frans Stadium — Hector Osorio recorded three hits that drove in key runs for the team's 11th win in 14 games.

Caden Scarborough pitched 4.1 scoreless innings — the Crawdads totaled 10 hits and sit a half game out of first in the Carolina League Southern Division.

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.