Hickory
Morning News
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane Helene washed away trails and damaged local shops in Old Fort, resetting the town's plan to become an outdoor tourism mecca. Community leaders and business owners are repairing damage—while part of the Blue Ridge Parkway stays closed until fall 2026. Hickory Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On September 26th, App State Women's Soccer earned a 1-0 win over South Alabama as Hickory High grad Izzi Wood scored a penalty kick—Anna Claire Jacobi made five saves to help secure the clean sheet. WHKY
- ➤ On Friday, high school football games ended with mixed scores in two conferences—Western Piedmont play saw East Rutherford score 30, West Caldwell 0, Hibriten 37, East Burke 8, Patton 31 and Draughn 0, while in the Western Foothills, Hickory lost 49 to 57 against East Lincoln. The results show competitive matchups across the leagues. WHKY
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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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Hickory Oktoberfest featuring Ashes & Arrows
9 PM – 1 AM — Hickory North Carolina — Ticket info TBA — Experience the vibrant sounds of Ashes & Arrows with their unique blend of country and rock music.
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$3,000 to Win Race at Hickory Motor Speedway
4:30-10 p.m. — Hickory Motor Speedway — $3,000 to win — Experience thrilling stock car racing at one of NASCAR's most legendary venues.
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