Good morning, Hickory.

The volunteer fire department received a nearly $40K grant today from the Gary Sinise Foundation and Whataburger to buy battery-powered hydraulic rescue equipment, ensuring both stations can effectively respond to car accidents.

Local leaders and residents began a months-long economic planning effort in Glen Alpine, aiming to boost business downtown—details include a SWOT analysis meeting on July 27 and community input at First Baptist Church on Aug.

31.

Families can travel back millions of years at the Catawba Science Center during the 'Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival' planetarium show on Saturday, July 25 at 11 a.m. and Sunday, July 26 at 2 p.m. in downtown Hickory (243 Third Avenue Northeast), where seating is limited to 65.

CCC&TI launched its 2026 Trade Up Summer Program, giving high school students and recent graduates an 8-week pre-apprenticeship that combines 96 hours of classroom learning with over 130 hours of paid work experience in local construction trades.

Local partners, including Lowe’s Home Improvement, provided essential tools and materials.

Iredell County commissioners have directed staff to draft an ordinance for automated school bus cameras in Mooresville Graded School District after officials reported about 50 weekly stop-arm violations; a public hearing and vendor negotiations will follow.

Yesterday, torrential rains created dangerous road conditions in the Hickory Metro, and Iredell County Sheriff Campbell advised caution as flooding forced the closure of Old Mocksville Road (north of Davis Hospital).

Drivers were urged to check for further updates.

Hickory Post 48 swept three games at the NC Senior American Legion Lady Fastpitch State Tournament on July 23 at Baird Park in Hudson + clinched the state championship with strong pitching and timely hitting.

Blakgraz Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — City Walk Brewery & Distillery — Cost Info not listed — Enjoy an evening of live music with 112+ original songs from Blakgraz.