Good morning, Hickory.

Hickory Police arrested 32-year-old Alexandria Beth Snyder this morning on felony possession of a schedule II controlled substance and second-degree trespass charges – she was held without bond at Catawba County Detention Facility pending her District Court appearance today.

Hickory police arrested 29-year-old Albert Kenneth Brooker (from North Center Street) today on felony charges of possessing a schedule II controlled substance and drug paraphernalia and he is held at Catawba County Detention Facility on a $1,500 bond while awaiting his District Court appearance.

On Monday, July 28, Governor Josh Stein and the North Carolina Department of Commerce officially kicked off the Comprehensive Strategic Economic Development Plan with leaders and experts from the public and private sectors.

The plan — which updates the 2021 First in Talent Strategic Plan — will include nine public listening sessions and a statewide webinar in August and September, with publication expected in spring 2026.

More than 1,800 voters in Catawba County must update their voter registrations by providing additional information required by state rules & over 100,000 voters statewide are affected by this update.

Princeton Communities and Bethel Management are planning a new lakeside retreat called The Reserve at Barefoot Landing on over 34 acres near Lake James; the first phase offers 35 RV sites with deeded ownership or lease options.

Future phases will add boat slips and tiny homes starting at $300,000 — lots sold until Thanksgiving will donate $1,000 each to Samaritan’s Purse.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Throwdown Jones & Bad Romeo Concert

7-11 p.m. — The Premier — Tickets starting at $17.45 — Enjoy a night of energetic rock music from the vibrant Throwdown Jones band.

Hickory Fair

9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds — Cost varies — Enjoy a vibrant mix of arts, crafts, and farming exhibits over six days.