Hickory
Morning News
Monday, July 7th, 2025
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. WHKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WHKY
- ➤ 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. WHKY
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction.
~ Unknown
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