Good morning, Hickory.

40-year-old Michael Allen Bumgarner (of Robert Rufty Lane in Catawba) was arrested on August 2 by Catawba County Sheriff’s Officers and is charged with assault by strangulation, false imprisonment, breaking and entering with intent to terrorize or injure and assault on a female while he remains in the Catawba County Detention Facility with no bond and his District Court hearing is scheduled for today.

Tuesday's meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Julian G.

Whitener Municipal Building—councilors will consider a Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan and Sackler settlement worth $8 billion for opioid funding, a 25 mph speed limit change on selected streets, an increased loan for the Henry Fork facility upgrade, and a rezoning petition for property on 7th Street SE.

Hickory FC beat El Farolito 3-2 on Saturday night at Kezar Stadium as nearly 1,000 fans watched the team earn its first national title in its second season— the club will compete in the U.S. Open Cup next season.

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.