Hickory
Morning News
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of November.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Josh Stein announced that the state will grant $10 million to food banks while AmeriHealth Caritas provides $5 million and the David & Nicole Tepper Foundation accelerates more than $2.5 million in funding—helping food banks prepare for an expected surge in need after the USDA suspended SNAP benefits for November. Go Foothills
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Frye Regional Medical Center is one of the nation’s top hospitals for treating heart attack patients because it follows proven treatment guidelines—ensuring patients get high quality care. Hickory Daily Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ App State Soccer forward Izzi Wood, a Hickory High grad, was named a third-team All-Sun Belt selection on Sunday—marking her third consecutive postseason all-conference honor and making her the first in program history to achieve this feat. She broke the school scoring record by netting her 31st career goal and finished the regular season with five goals and two assists. WHKY
- ➤ Lenoir-Rhyne senior Hadley Prince (from Lynchburg) earned the SAC Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week honor for week nine after recording a career-high 27 digs in a win over Tusculum on November 3rd; she also averaged 7.86 digs per set with a .964 serve receive percentage, marking her second award this season. WHKY
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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