Good morning, Hickory.

The Women's Resource Center of Hickory received a grant to support its Sandra’s Safe Space program that gives emergency hotel vouchers to women with housing instability—ensuring they continue to have safe, temporary shelter.

Scott Owens was chosen as Hickory’s poet laureate for 2026-2027 — Hickory Public Library will host a public reception on Dec.

18 at 6:30 p.m. at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library to honor his role.

Catawba Valley Community College students now have a guaranteed pathway to join NC State University with the new Wolfpack Connect transfer initiative.

The program requires students to earn an associate degree, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and meet transfer deadlines, with eligibility forms opening in January.

Point of View Teen Writing Club

5-6 p.m. — Patrick Beaver Memorial Library — Free entry — Unleash creativity through writing challenges and storytelling games with fellow teen writers.

SAFe® 5.1 (LPM) Training Workshop

9 AM-1 AM — Hickory, NC — Early bird pricing starts at $1,346.06 — This two-day workshop equips attendees with essential Lean Portfolio Management tools and techniques.