Good morning, Hickory.

Students returned to school on August 25 while law enforcement reminded drivers to slow down or stop when they see yellow flashing lights or red flashing lights and an extended stop arm on buses (to help keep children safe near bus stops and crosswalks).

Today, the Caldwell County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors held a ribbon cutting to reopen a restored 0.4-mile stretch of the Yadkin River along Happy Valley Greenway.

The $500,000 project, funded by the state’s StRAP program, stabilized 430 feet of eroded bank after Hurricane Helene prompted closure for repairs—using boulders and rock reinforcement.

The Labor Day Booze It & Lose It campaign began on August 25 to fight impaired driving with increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints and will run until September 7.

The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program and local agencies urge drivers to use sober ride services or choose a designated driver to prevent injuries, fines, and jail time.

Head Coach Nicole Barringer and her Lenoir-Rhyne women’s volleyball team have been picked to finish second in the South Atlantic Conference as voted by the SAC coaches.

Key players—Kayli Cleaver, Averie Dale, and Brooke Aeschliman—will begin conference play on Tuesday, September 16th at 7:00 p.m. as they host Anderson.

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.

Sails Original Music Series

6-7:30 p.m. — Taft Broome Park — Free admission — Experience the electrifying sounds of Selwyn Birchwood as part of a vibrant music series in Hickory.