Good morning, Hickory.

A 17-year-old from Hiddenite died in a crash on August 30 on Sharpe Mill Road when his 1991 Chevrolet S-10 crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a Ford Ranger—speed and impairment were not factors and the other driver received hospital treatment.

Newton Police Department is asking residents to help identify a suspect who tried to withdraw a large sum of money fraudulently from First Horizon Bank — Northwest Blvd in Newton — on August 28 at around 3:20 p.m.

Cheapest gas prices in four years and a 6% drop in airline fares have many planning to travel this Labor Day weekend (a time when local businesses may see more customers).

Local residents and visitors may benefit from lower travel costs as the holiday approaches.

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.