Good morning, Hickory.

On Sunday, August 17 at about 7:40 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol said Belinda Diane Sain, a 61-year-old Hickory woman, lost control of her 2015 Harley Davidson on Petra Mill Road near Icard Dam Road in Caldwell County—she died at the scene.

Whitney Sierra Jenkins of Lenoir was arrested on August 14 for felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver cocaine — she was released on a $10,000 secured bond with her court date set for September 4.

Christina Tolley filed a $25 million lawsuit against Hickory and three police officers after her son Timothy Setzer was shot 17 times in a parking lot on Aug.

13 while fleeing from officers — she claims body camera footage and reports show he was unarmed, contradicting the police account.

On August 18, 33-year-old Jasmine Marie Andrews from Newton was arrested by Catawba County authorities for fentanyl possession and held at the county detention facility under a $150,000 bond—her District Court hearing will be set for September 3.

Brian David Culp, 51, and Sirena Alexis Everhart, 25, from 40th Avenue Lane NE in Hickory were arrested today on felony charges for possession of a schedule II controlled substance—Everhart also faces charges for drug paraphernalia—and are held at the Catawba County Detention Facility with bonds set under $2,000.

21-year-old Samantha Lizeth Goicochea of Asheboro was arrested Sunday (August 17) by Hickory police on charges of possession of a stolen motor vehicle, driving while impaired, and felony larceny; she is held at the Catawba County Detention Facility with a $6,000 bond and faces court on Monday (August 25) in both Catawba and Randolph counties.

North Carolina law sets strict open burning rules that allow burning only of natural yard waste—like leaves and brush—and bans trash, synthetic and man-made items.

The North Carolina Division of Air Quality enforces these rules and fines violators while residents must burn within allowed hours on their own property.

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.