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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, a car crashed into a restaurant in Hickory causing about $20,000 in damage while police confirmed the building remained structurally sound—no injuries were reported. Hickory Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hickory residents asked city officials for help after speeding drivers threatened safety on Falling Creek Road. City officials will add paint to the road — a measure intended to slow down drivers and protect local residents. Hickory Daily Record
- ➤ Governor Josh Stein announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority approved four grant requests worth $1,872,019—with two grants going to Hickory Metro counties to support 170 jobs and attract over $74.5 million in private investment. One grant, valued at $175,000, will help Alexander County reuse a former hospital for urgent care while Burke County received $697,019 to add more natural gas pipeline at their business park. WHKY
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night, the Hickory Crawdads lost 6—4 to the Lynchburg Hillcats at LP Frans Stadium as the team was limited to five hits while Lynchburg hitters including Paxton Kling and Aaron Walton drove the winning runs. The Crawdads will take the field today at 7 p.m. to continue the series tied at 2—2. WHKY
- ➤ Juan Sulbaran and Braylin Morel each recorded three hits as the Hickory Crawdads beat the Lynchburg Hillcats 10-2 at LP Frans Stadium on August 22 — the team hit 13 times with six extra-base plays by Paxton Kling, Yeremy Cabrera, and Paulino Santana. Kamdyn Perry will pitch tomorrow at 7 p.m. against Lynchburg right-hander Joey Oakie. WHKY
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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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