🌱 How a 2028 school merger could reshape Hickory classrooms and funding.
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In today's newsletter:
- How a 2028 school merger could reshape Hickory classrooms and funding.
- How the Crawdads’ late rallies are powering this home series lead
Also on today's calendar: Shakedown Citi and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Breezy, temps: high: 90, low: 59.
- Sunday: Cooler; an a.m. shower or two, with a high of 67 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Critical vote approaching in Catawba County for future of 3 school districts (wbtv.com) — Hickory City Schools could be merged into a single Catawba Valley School District as county commissioners prepare for a key vote on April 20. Leaders cite Hickory’s declining enrollment and underused facilities, while some local administrators argue more research on finances and student outcomes is needed before such a major change takes effect in 2028. 
• Crawdads finding a rhythm with late game rallies to win; lead home series (hickoryrecord.com) — Hickory baseball fans have plenty to cheer about as the Crawdads have opened their six‑game home series against the Salem Red Sox affiliate with two straight wins, fueled by late‑game rallies. The piece highlights how Hickory’s minor league club is finding its rhythm, with strong closing performances and key contributors stepping up to secure early control of the series.
📸 Around Hickory
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Michael Cansler Music
The Angus Steakhouse, 3795 U.S. Hwy 70 SW, Hickory
6:30 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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Shakedown Citi
The Premier , 109 11th St NW , Hickory
7:00 pm -
Salem RidgeYaks at Hickory Crawdads
L. P. Frans Stadium , 2500 Clement Blvd NW , Hickory
7:00 pm -
LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY + SELFPOUR TAPS!
Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House , 2016 N Center St , Hickory
8:00 pm -
Anais Watterson's Easter Egg Fun
Henry Fork River Park , 5655 Sweet Bay Ln , Hickory
10:30 am -
Salem RidgeYaks at Hickory Crawdads
L. P. Frans Stadium , 2500 Clement Blvd NW , Hickory
2:00 pm -
2026 Spring Concert
First Baptist Church , 339 2nd Ave NW , Hickory
3:00 pm -
Juntos Family Day
St. Stephens Hickory, NC 28601
5:30 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Hatha Yoga (Fri)
Highland Recreation Center , 1451 8th St Dr NE , Hickory
10:00 am -
CASE Spring Veterinary CE Event
Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau , 1960 13th Ave Dr SE #5186 , Hickory
9:00 am -
2026 Spring Concert
First Baptist Church , 339 2nd Ave NW , Hickory
3:00 pm -
Robotics Club
Startown Conover, NC 28613
3:15 pm
Friday April 17
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- MISSING DOG!!
SHE HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE APRIL 7TH!! IF ANYONE HAS SEEN HER PLEASE LET ME KNOW WE ARE WORRIED SO MUCH ABOUT HER PLEASE SHARE AND SPREAD THE WORD IF… (Nextdoor Brookford) - Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
FOUND on April 14, 2026 in Hickory, NC 28601 near 29th Ave drive me and 8th street court ne Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or… (Nextdoor Lhmp Clyde)
- Lowe's posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Overnight in Hickory. Apply here.
- Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated posted a job opening for 1st Shift Part Time Warehouse Material Handler in Hickory. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hickory here.
🗞 Nearby News
Maiden
- Special Weather Statement until THU 7:00 AM EDT (hickoryrecord.com)
- Senate again votes against ending Iran war, but tougher votes are coming (hickoryrecord.com)
- Where Duke basketball stands after one week in transfer portal (hickoryrecord.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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