Good morning, Hickory.

Local student Justice received a national honor by joining a community of top scholars—an achievement that highlights his academic promise.

Lenoir-Rhyne men’s head basketball coach Brent Owen received the Jerry Moore Coach of Influence Award from the NC Foothills Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes on October 24th for his work in developing players both on and off the court — he stresses the importance of God, family, and basketball in his coaching.

Lenoir-Rhyne swept the South Atlantic Conference weekly soccer awards yesterday after junior Hector Taboada earned Offensive Player of the Week and senior Tomas Fontes was named Defensive Player of the Week for 2-0 wins over Mars Hill and Carson-Newman.

This marks the second straight week the Bears claimed the honors.

App State graduate student Izzi Wood, a Hickory High grad, broke a 1—1 tie when she scored her 31st career goal with a 56th minute header from Reagan Sturgill’s cross, setting the team’s all-time scoring record in a 2—1 win over Southern Miss on Oct 24.

She played her 86th career match and surpassed a record that had stood since 2008.

CWGMP Association Convention and Fan Awards 2025

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Brookford Community Building — Check website for ticket info — Experience vibrant vocal performances and instruction from talented artists.

November Cash Flow Cafe

Spinnaker Financial holds its monthly Cash Flow Café with breakfast snacks and Emerson’s Coffee Co. on Saturday, November 8th, from 9:00–10:30 AM at The Underground at The Hickory Hub. This month is "Coffee Talk", bring your money questions and get answers that make a difference.

Hickory Holiday Parade

6-8 p.m. — Hickory Music Factory — Free entry — Enjoy lively performances by the HMF Steel Band and Jazz Band under the sails in downtown Hickory!