Good morning, Hickory.

Today, a private contractor will close First Street NW from Main Avenue NW to First Avenue NW in Hickory at 8:30 a.m. for renovations at 16 Second Street NW—drivers are advised to follow a detour and the street will reopen by 5 p.m. on November 7 while the parking deck at 1 North Center Street stays open.

The Friends Fore Hospice Golf Tournament raised over $100,000 to support hospice and palliative care and improve patient quality of life—organizers said the funds will help provide better care for patients in need.

Lenoir-Rhyne women’s soccer lost 4-0 to No. 8 North Georgia on October 29 in a cold, rainy game in Hickory with a 1-0 halftime lead — North Georgia scored three quick goals in the second half.

The team will host Tusculum on Saturday for senior day with kickoff at 2:00 p.m.

Hickory beat Carson 3-1 on Tuesday + will play in Friday's 5A state championship game in Winston-Salem.

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!