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Monday, August 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, a section of the Zahra Baker All Children’s Playground at Kiwanis Park in Hickory is closed for maintenance as crews install new surfacing on its main play structure—only other areas remain open—and they expect to finish work and reopen the structure by August 25. WHKY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities issued a Silver Alert for 78-year-old Paul David Jaquith—last seen on Lenoir Road in Morganton and described as a 5-foot-11 white male with short brown hair and brown eyes—after he was expected in Hickory but texted that he was in Charlotte, with a cellphone ping tracking him to Duplin County; he may be driving a 2015 silver Toyota Rav4 with Chicago Bears stickers and officials ask anyone with information to call Morganton Public Safety. Go Foothills
- ➤ Deputies from the Caldwell County and Burke County Sheriff’s Offices conducted Operation County Line on August 12 and 13 to stop drug trafficking near county borders—yielding nine arrests, drugs, firearms, and a recovered stolen vehicle. WHKY
- ➤ The family of Timothy Craig Setzer Jr.—shot in August 2023—filed a lawsuit against officers Aaron Caine Travis, Austin Ryan Steele, and Isam Gamal Shamseldin and the city, alleging that he was unarmed and facing away when shot while officers claimed he pulled a handgun as he fled. Go Foothills
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Hickory's Community Relations Council is seeking grant applications from qualified nonprofits, schools, churches, and tax-exempt agencies for projects aimed at enhancing community ties during the 2025–2026 fiscal year—applications for the Fall grant cycle are due by Oct. 10 at noon and a grant workshop is scheduled for Sept. 22 at the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library's upstairs conference room. WHKY
- ➤ Nearly one year after Hurricane Helene, emergency personnel in western North Carolina say they are well prepared for another storm after strengthening communication systems and coordinating with neighboring counties—efforts that include updated procedures and backup power plans. Burke, McDowell, and Catawba counties will continue training and drills to ensure swift responses when severe weather strikes—ensuring improved readiness for future events. The News Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced it is preparing an application for funding from the Rural Health Transformation Program to support rural hospitals and care providers. The agency created a website to collect input and will host feedback sessions as it works to complete its plan after CMS guidance is issued in September — approval is expected by December 31. WHKY
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Hickory Crawdads were shut out 7—0 by the Charleston RiverDogs on Saturday night, managing only five hits and one stolen base from Luke Hanson. The loss dropped their record to 26—21, and they will finish the series on Sunday before hosting the Lynchburg Hillcats at L.P. Frans Stadium starting Tuesday. WHKY
- ➤ Yesterday, App State women’s soccer won 1–0 over the Miami Hurricanes when Ellie Garrison scored a penalty kick in the 79th minute after Walker Bristow set up the play — the team's first win over a Power Five opponent since 2016. Head coach Aimee Haywood praised the players’ tough effort and the Mountaineers will host Davidson in Boone at 6 p.m. Thursday. WHKY
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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.
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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.
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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.
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