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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Hickory Public Library kicks off Library Card Sign-Up Month—offering free access to books, classes, job search tools, streaming services and more at its two branches. Residents of Hickory and Catawba County can get a library card with proper ID—opening up endless opportunities for learning and community connection. WHKY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 33-year-old Dillon Spencer Harwell of Skyline Drive in Sherrills Ford was arrested Monday, September 8 on charges of felony accessory after the fact and felony probation violation after he had been on probation for a 2024 drug conviction — he was held on a $75,000 bond and his Superior Court hearing is set for November 20. WHKY
- ➤ Police searched a Catawba County home while investigating an overdose death from Aug. 25th — they seized meth, fentanyl, and guns and have not released the victim's identity. Hickory Daily Record
DRINK NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CVCC was ranked 19th best community college in the state by one financial company—fourth by another, showing its rising profile in education. Hickory Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Catawba County Emergency Services promoted William Butler to EMS Manager effective September 13. Butler, who has worked in EMS since 2011 and led shifts, lives in Claremont with his wife & four children. WHKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lenoir-Rhyne's sophomore Khamoni Robinson from Monroe was named South Atlantic Conference Offensive Player of the Week after he completed 13-for-22 for 280 yards and four touchdowns in a 28-7 win over Tusculum+ he now leads the SAC with 295.0 passing yards per game. WHKY
- ➤ On Monday, 9/8, high school boys soccer games ended with North Lincoln defeating Bunker Hill 5–0 in the Western Foothills Athletic 4A/5A Conference — in non-conference games, Alexander Central, North Iredell, and Ashe County each scored 2 while Hibriten scored 0, Community School of Davidson scored 5, West Caldwell scored 1, Freedom scored 3, East Burke scored 1, Newton-Conover scored 4 and Watauga scored 2. 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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