Hickory
Morning News
Thursday, July 17th, 2025
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Catawba County school districts face a federal funding freeze that cuts more than $1.3 million from their budgets—officials say the loss is significant for a district of their size. School leaders are reviewing budget adjustments for upcoming plans. Hickory Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lenoir-Rhyne women’s soccer announced the 2025 schedule and will play 18 games, including 8 non-conference and 10 SAC matches. The Bears start their season on August 27th with a game against Mount Olive— and they will host 11 matches at home, including a five-game stretch after the opener. WHKY
- ➤ Antonio Pineda from Hickory FC earned the Southeast Conference Most Valuable Player title after scoring seven goals this season, including game winners on May 19 and June 7 — his team will play in the regional finals on Saturday at 7 p.m. WHKY
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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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Sunny Ledfurd Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — The Premier — No cover — Enjoy an eclectic mix of tunes from Sunny Ledfurd's broad musical influences.
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Summer Heat Mixed Moneyball Tournament
5:30 AM — Carolina Pickleball Club - Hickory — Competitive entry — Enjoy an exciting day of mixed doubles pickleball action under the summer sun.
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ASICS XC Night
6-8 p.m. — Fleet Feet Hickory — Free entry — Gear up for your XC season with exclusive insights and gear at Fleet Feet.
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Metallica & Guns and Roses Tribute
7-11 p.m. — The Premier — $17.45 - $519.00 — Experience a night of classic rock as tribute bands King Nothing and Appetite for Illusion rock out to legends Metallica and Guns N' Roses.
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