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Hickory Crawdads offensive powerhouse, Hector Osorio, gets promoted to High-A

Hickory Crawdads offensive powerhouse, Hector Osorio, gets promoted to High-A

  • Mark Parker Hickory Daily Record Sports Correspondent

Osorio has been the main offensive force in the lineup for the Crawdads this season with 13 home runs and 45 RBIs. 

Runa Muderrisoglu named first academic All-American in Lenoir-Rhyne women's tennis history

Runa Muderrisoglu named first academic All-American in Lenoir-Rhyne women's tennis history

  • jason.koon

In addition to her honor, five baseball and four softball players earned academic all-district honors.

Lenoir-Rhyne men's lacrosse boasts four All-Americans

Lenoir-Rhyne men's lacrosse boasts four All-Americans

  • jason.koon

The Lenoir-Rhyne University men's lacrosse team saw four individuals named to the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association All-America team.

With the World Cup in U.S., Hickory FC's explosive growth highlights national trend

With the World Cup in U.S., Hickory FC's explosive growth highlights national trend

  • Jackson Shoe Hickory Daily Record sports correspondent

“I think it’s a sense of pride that the community gets to really feel,” Ferrari said. “Your community is now on a national stage, and you can tell your friends and family and be proud of it.”

The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant

The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant

  • Mike Conley

The new restaurant/bar is located at the Larry D. Miller Business Complex, where Burrito Bros. used to operate.

Could North Carolina have been a Spanish colony? It briefly was

Could North Carolina have been a Spanish colony? It briefly was

  • Billy Chapman

"For Native Americans, it sends their ancestors on a trajectory that is so difficult over the coming centuries. ...  But it also is the beginning of the American colonial story.”

What was happening in McDowell County in June 250 years ago? Historian tells us

What was happening in McDowell County in June 250 years ago? Historian tells us

  • Anne Swann

Here's where McDowell County was at the brink of the Revolutionary War.

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The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant

The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant

Lake James beach day, music highlight free things to around McDowell County area this weekend

Lake James beach day, music highlight free things to around McDowell County area this weekend

Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say

Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say

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New bill would make cheaper gas available year-round. How could it affect NC?

New bill would make cheaper gas available year-round. How could it affect NC?

Triangle residents can purchase gas that’s often much cheaper than regular unleaded fuel. 

90,000 soldiers passed through Greensboro during World War II. Here's the story of the Overseas Replacement Depot

90,000 soldiers passed through Greensboro during World War II. Here's the story of the Overseas Replacement Depot

The Army Air Corps training base in Greensboro, best known as the Overseas Replacement Depot, would be America's last military base built from the ground up during World War II.

Shallow Ford helped settle western North Carolina. Now it’s becoming a historic site

Shallow Ford helped settle western North Carolina. Now it’s becoming a historic site

The Shallow Ford, by a quirk in geography, was key to commerce and an important site in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.

Dismissed mid-trial: Catawba Couonty police chief no longer facing charges

Dismissed mid-trial: Catawba Couonty police chief no longer facing charges

"This is all because of Dee Dee Dawkins and her soul is still not resting because there was no justice," the police chief said.

See photos and video of the future Shallow Ford State Historic Site

See photos and video of the future Shallow Ford State Historic Site

Rob Hooks describes what has been found at the Berry site in Burke County

Rob Hooks describes what has been found at the Berry site in Burke County

Rob Hooks describes the land around the Berry site in Burke County. 

Exploring Joara Foundation board member Rob Hooks explains how a mound was built at Joara

Exploring Joara Foundation board member Rob Hooks explains how a mound was built at Joara

Exploring Joara Foundation board member Rob Hooks explains how a mound was built at Joara. 

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 12

Marion neighbors: Obituaries for June 12

Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

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Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say

Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say

  • Mike Conley

Despite some delays, two new restaurants for Marion – The Madness and The Copper Penny Grill – are still in the works to open soon.

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Wrapped in paradox: Most inclusive tournament in terms of countries participating yet many excluded

Wrapped in paradox: Most inclusive tournament in terms of countries participating yet many excluded

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Wrapped in paradox: Most inclusive tournament in terms of countries participating yet many excluded

Wrapped in paradox: Most inclusive tournament in terms of countries participating yet many excluded

Haxie Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Jules Boykoff, Professor at the Pacific University of Oregon, former professional football player and author on the politics of football. The 2026 FIFA World Cup represents a profound paradox. It is the largest and most inclusive tournament in footba…

Knicks fans in NYC react to team's historic 29-point comeback win in Game 4

Knicks fans in NYC react to team's historic 29-point comeback win in Game 4

Brandon London took to the streets to get Knicks' fans reactions to the Bockers' historic comeback win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

NBA Playoff Predictions: Knicks vs. Spurs Game 5 Analysis

NBA Playoff Predictions: Knicks vs. Spurs Game 5 Analysis

As the Knicks lead the series, can the Spurs rally back in this thrilling NBA Finals Game 5 showdown? Donnie and Joe take a look at the prediction markets.

NBA Finals MVP Race: Brunson vs. Anunoby Showdown!

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NBA Finals predictions heat up as Brunson and Anunoby vie for MVP, with thrilling moments shaping Knicks lore! Donnie and Joe take a look at the pricing.

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Hickory teacher nominated for 2027 NCCAT CTE award

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Hickory Career & Arts Magnet High School teacher Curtis Morrison is nominated for the NCCAT 2027 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC CTE Teacher of the Year award.

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In DC, Governor Stein shares hurricane recovery updates

In DC, Governor Stein shares hurricane recovery updates

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In Washington, D.C., Governor Josh Stein urged North Carolina’s congressional delegation to approve over $10 billion in Hurricane Helene recovery funding.

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Review: ‘Power Ballad’ takes a slow hand to pop music

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"This is just a feel-good bro-com that demonstrates (Paul) Rudd can sing and (Nick) Jonas has potential," Bruce Miller writes in his review of "Power Ballad," in theaters now.

How Lisa See’s new novel explores the lives of 3 Chinese women in 1871 LA

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Novelist Lisa See spent years on the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Commission, and she recalls times when she’d start thinking about the history that had occurred just outside the window of Pico House, where the meetings took place. “I could see from my seat that corner where my great-grandparents had their start here,” she says on a recent Zoom call, referring to her forebears Fong See ...

Review: Pulitzer winner’s ‘Villa Coco’ is 266 pages of pure pleasure

Review: Pulitzer winner’s ‘Villa Coco’ is 266 pages of pure pleasure

Honestly, I don’t know whether this is a review or a thank you note. Andrew Sean Greer’s “Villa Coco” has the summery, entertaining feel of someone writing whatever he feels like writing. Greer has already won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize (for “Less,” which he followed with “Less Is Lost”) and has sold reams of copies of his books (don’t sleep on terrific “The Confessions of Max Tivoli,” which ...

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