Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
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📰 Economy
A GasBuddy analysis released Tuesday shows Labor Day weekend gas prices will fall to the lowest level since 2020 + local drivers may see lower fuel costs as the event nears.
🏛️ Government
Attorney General Jeff Jackson said on August 29 that AmeriCorps agreed to release the funds it had withheld for western North Carolina recovery.
The funds will let programs like Project MARS — which delivers supplies and meals — restart work to help families after Hurricane Helene.
🏈 Sports
Lenoir-Rhyne University is hosting the Fall Bears Huddle at City Walk Brewing on Tuesday, September 2nd at 6:00 p.m.—head coaches from all fall sports, including new hires Justin Maullin and Bob Braman, will speak—giving Hickory residents a first look at the season's plans.
High school football scores from Friday, August 29 show Hickory scored 63 points while other non-conference teams posted scores ranging from 0 to 68—data that reflects a competitive series of matchups.
The results underline the varied performance of schools in this regional contest.
On Friday, August 29, 2025, the second-ranked Lenoir-Rhyne Women’s Triathlon team opened its season at the ETSU Buccaneer Collegiate Cup by finishing third among six teams as the first DII team to cross the finish line.
Zoila Sicilia led the Bears with a fifth place finish at 28:04.75—paving the way for their next race on Sunday, September 14.
The Caldwell County Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2025 with four new inductees honored for their contributions to local sports.
The induction ceremony will be held on November 3 at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center with tickets costing $25.
🎉 Hickory Events
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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.
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.
The Piedmont Boys Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — The Premier — $— Enjoy an evening of live music from the acclaimed Piedmont Boys, who bring their Southern roots to Hickory.
Level X - Tribute to Women Who Rock
7-11 p.m. — The Premier — Ticket info TBA — Experience high-energy performances of iconic songs from legendary female artists.
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