Good morning, Hickory.

A 64-year-old Morganton woman was arrested for stabbing a Hickory woman on Wednesday night after drinking together—police said.

ATAC Gallery at 1020 3rd Ave Dr NW in Hickory is hosting the dual summer exhibit 'Two Rooms One Pulse', which features one room showcasing works by four local artists and another with a LA mother/son team plus politically charged multimedia pieces.

The show, curated by gallery owner Paul Hunter Speagle, opened August 15 and will run until September 7 with a closing panel discussion from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Newton-Conover City Schools Superintendent Dr. Aron Gabriel has been appointed as the next President of Mayland Community College, and he will begin his new role in January at the start of the 2026 school term — the school board has already begun searching for his replacement.

On August 15, 2025, the Hickory Crawdads lost a 4 to 3 game in the bottom of the ninth — RiverDogs scored the winning run after a walk and a hit tied the game with two baserunners.

The team will play on the road against RiverDogs over the weekend.

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.

Hickory Bot Battles Combat Robot Competition

September 12th & 13th — Carpenter Hall — Entry details TBA — Get ready for an exciting showdown of combat robots at the 8th annual Hickory Bot Battles.