Good morning, Hickory.

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.

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.

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.

CVCC was ranked 19th best community college in the state by one financial company—fourth by another, showing its rising profile in education.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hickory Oktoberfest

9-11 p.m. — Hickory North Carolina — Free entry — Experience the best of local beer and food at the main stage during Oktoberfest.