Hickory
Morning News
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ School grades have been released for the three school districts in Catawba County—revealing clear differences in academic performance and setting a baseline for future improvements. Hickory Daily Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, September 15, the Catawba County Board of Commissioners approved $18 million for Hickory High School renovations and moved $3 million from another project. They also approved a .183 acre land purchase for $51,926.33—along with several financial adjustments. WHKY
- ➤ On Tuesday, September 16, Hickory City Council approved a lease agreement with nest at HKY, LLC for Hangar S-5 at Hickory Regional Airport and approved minutes, second readings, and the consent agenda. The council also passed a voluntary non-contiguous annexation for land at 4643 16th Street Drive NE and a preliminary curb and gutter assessment—members were appointed to boards and commissions. WHKY
- ➤ Hickory City Council is holding a Ward 5 primary only for approximately 4,800 local voters as five candidates seek a seat—early voting starts tomorrow at Highland Recreation Center from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. through Oct. 3 with Election Day on Oct. 7. Hickory Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lenoir-Rhyne Football jumped to No. 19 in the AFCA poll after a 31 to 28 win over Emory and Henry with Daniel Deneen Jr. hitting a 32 yard game-winning field goal—The Bears will face Carson-Newman on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in Jefferson City. WHKY
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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