Hickory
Morning News
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. WHKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WHKY
- ➤ 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. WHKY
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow.
~ Abraham Lincoln
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