Hickory
Morning News
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On September 3, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office officers stopped a Mercedes-Benz on Interstate 77 near the 61-mile marker and arrested Paul Daniel Sanchez after finding more than 600 THC vape cartridges & drug paraphernalia, and he now faces felony and misdemeanor charges with a District Court date set for September 25. WHKY
- ➤ On September 4, Alexander County Sheriff’s Officers arrested Hickory man Timothy Wayne Greer, Jr. — aged 37 — on charges of felony breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, and he appeared in court on September 8 while held on a $10,000 secured bond. WHKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Tropical Storm Helene disaster-declared counties can now use a new online form to apply for up to a 50% reimbursement for private road and bridge repairs within six months—Governor Josh Stein signed the bill on June 27 to allocate up to $25 million in funds for the program. WHKY
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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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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.
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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.
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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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Italian Wine Journey with the Tommasi Family
6-9 p.m. — FOURK — $118 per person — Experience a culinary adventure through Italy’s wine regions with expertly paired courses from the Tommasi Family.
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