Good morning, Hickory.

Newton-Conover City Schools Board of Education announced Dr. Emily Shaw as the new Superintendent at its meeting on November 6 (meeting date) and she will begin her role on January 1 (start date), replacing Dr. Aron Gabriel who will head Mayland Community College.

App State Football rallied for three touchdowns in the last 20 minutes but fell short as Georgia Southern held on for a 25-23 win at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Thursday night.

AJ Swann threw for 348 yards + Jaden Barnes had 160 yards as the team missed the chance to complete a comeback win.

High school boys soccer playoffs on Thursday produced several winners advancing to the third round on Monday.

Hickory beat East Rowan 9-0 + will host Atkins, while North Carolina School of Science and Math-Morganton, Patton, West Caldwell, Hibriten, Newton-Conover, and Alexander Central also won their matches as some teams saw their seasons end.

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!