Good morning, Hickory.

Hickory’s Business Development Committee is accepting nominations for the 2026 Business.

Well Crafted. Awards program until 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30 to recognize businesses and entrepreneurs who boost local economic growth (submit nominations online).

Frye Regional Medical Center named Christine Markowitz (CPA) as chief financial officer, and she brings more than 30 years of health care finance experience with the new role taking effect immediately.

The tennis complex at Hickory City Park will be named for longtime coach and tennis advocate Kathy Kim during a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, Sept.

15 at 11 a.m. The event honors over 40 years of her work growing local tennis.

Kaden Carpenter, a Hickory Crawdads outfielder, was named Carolina League Player of the Week on Aug.

31 — he nearly hit for the cycle and led his team with two home runs when they clinched the South Division title against the Wilson Warbirds.

On Monday, Aug. 31, St. Stephens lost 3+2 to North Iredell in a road game while Hickory beat Patton 4+2 at home in non-conference boys soccer matches.