Top Story Spotlight L.P. FRANS STADIUM Scouts reported fire at Hickory Crawdads stadium; Fire caused by electrical issues Sarah C. Johnson May 9, 2026 May 9, 2026 Updated 7 hrs ago 0 Firetrucks illuminate rising smoke at L.P. Frans Stadium on Saturday. Courtesy of Shane Bostic Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sarah C. Johnson The visitors’ clubhouse at L.P. Frans Stadium in Hickory was heavily damaged by an electrical fire on Saturday morning.kAm%96 7:C6 H2D C6A@CE65 D9@CE=J 367@C6 dib_ 2]>] @? $2EFC52J] w:4<@CJ 7:C67:89E6CD H6C6 D6?E E@ ad__ r=6>6?E q=G5] }([ w:4<@CJ u:C6 s6A2CE>6?E t5F42E:@? r@@C5:?2E@C %6CC: qJ6CD D2:5 :? 2 ?6HD C6=62D6]k^AmkAmp? 6=64EC:42= :DDF6 DE2CE65 E96 7:C6[ qJ6CD D2:5]k^AmkAm{]!] uC2?D $E25:F> :D 9@>6 E@ E96 w:4<@CJ rC2H525D >:?@C =628F6 32D632== E62>]k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAmu:C67:89E6CD C6A@CE65 D66:?8 D>@<6 4@>:?8 7C@> E96 G:D:E@CDV 4=F39@FD6 H96? E96J 2CC:G65] %96 7:C6 H2D 6IE:?8F:D965 2E didd 2]>][ qJ6CD D2:5]k^Am People are also reading… Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified Mission Hospital McDowell recognizes 3 nurses for National Nurses Week Dual-threat QB Haynes King is Panthers' top undrafted free agent to watch McDowell County Sheriff Ricky Buchanan will retire Aug. 1, before term ends Report: Chuck Edwards under scrutiny for alleged affair with former aide; lawmaker denies claims McDowell County Sheriff’s Office says its searching for missing dump truck New home for the Young family revealed in Spruce Pine; home was destroyed in Helene Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home Rotary Club of Marion honors three Students of the Week from McDowell schools Corpening YMCA in Marion to host Healthy Aging Day This WNC family lost their home in Hurricane Helene. 19 months later, they're getting a new one. McDowell Express expanding on-demand app-based transit to Old Fort 1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort Tow truck driver, rescuers unite to save NC donkey that was belly deep in mud Carolina Panthers sign 6 draft picks, 10 undrafted free agents on Thursday (copy) kAm%96 4@?E6?ED @7 E96 4=F39@FD6 H6C6 962G:=J 52>2865] }@ :?;FC:6D H6C6 C6A@CE65[ qJ6CD D2:5]k^AmkAm%96 82>6D 7@C |2J h 2?5 |2J `_ 92G6 366? 42?46=65 5F6 E@ E96 7:C6[ E96 w:4<@CJ rC2H525D D2:5 :? 2 u2463@@< A@DE] k^AmkAm$6G6C2= D4@FE 8C@FAD H6C6 D=66A:?8 @? E96 7:6=5] %96 D4@FED D>6==65 D>@<6 2?5 962C5 2? 2=2C> D@F?5:?8] %96 D4@FED 42==65 h`` E@ C6A@CE E96 7:C6[ qJ6CD D2:5]k^Am kAmw:4<@CJ u:C6 s6A2CE>6?E C6DA@?565 H:E9 EH@ 6?8:?6D[ @?6 =2556C ECF4<[ 2 C6D4F6 ECF4< 2?5 EH@ 4@>>2?5 F?:ED] ~?46 @? E96 D46?6[ 7:C67:89E6CD 42==65 2? 255:E:@?2= 6?8:?6 2?5 4C6H[ qJ6CD D2:5]k^Am Sarah Johnson is the courts and breaking news reporter for the Hickory Daily Record. 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Get local news delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified Highway patrol said the motorcylist was was speeding and passing vehicles recklessly. Mission Hospital McDowell recognizes 3 nurses for National Nurses Week “Our nurses are the backbone of the care we provide,” said Lee Higginbotham, CEO of Mission Hospital McDowell. McDowell County Sheriff Ricky Buchanan will retire Aug. 1, before term ends “After over three decades in law enforcement, I have made the decision to retire and enjoy more time with my family, the outdoors and hopefull… Report: Chuck Edwards under scrutiny for alleged affair with former aide; lawmaker denies claims Edwards has denied the claims and has suggested they are "designed to impact" his 2026 reelection campaign. McDowell County Sheriff’s Office says its searching for missing dump truck A dump truck was stolen in McDowell County last year. The sheriff's office is looking for the truck. Watch Now: Related Video UFO Files BREAKING: U.S Govt Releases Decades Old Declassified Files; Aliens Really Visited Earth? Oil Just Crossed $100 a Barrel — Americans Brace for Gas Spike Oil Just Crossed $100 a Barrel — Americans Brace for Gas Spike ICE Separation Finally Ended ICE Separation Finally Ended ICE investigation in Norwood ends in 2 arrests; one man claims mistaken identity ICE investigation in Norwood ends in 2 arrests; one man claims mistaken identity Recommended for you
Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified Highway patrol said the motorcylist was was speeding and passing vehicles recklessly.
Mission Hospital McDowell recognizes 3 nurses for National Nurses Week “Our nurses are the backbone of the care we provide,” said Lee Higginbotham, CEO of Mission Hospital McDowell.
McDowell County Sheriff Ricky Buchanan will retire Aug. 1, before term ends “After over three decades in law enforcement, I have made the decision to retire and enjoy more time with my family, the outdoors and hopefull…
Report: Chuck Edwards under scrutiny for alleged affair with former aide; lawmaker denies claims Edwards has denied the claims and has suggested they are "designed to impact" his 2026 reelection campaign.
McDowell County Sheriff’s Office says its searching for missing dump truck A dump truck was stolen in McDowell County last year. The sheriff's office is looking for the truck.
