Alert Featured HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Hickory tops East Burke at L.P. Frans, looks forward to St. Stephens rivalry game jason.koon Mar 6, 2026 Mar 6, 2026 Updated Mar 6, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Hickory High baseball team played a home game at L.P. Frans Stadium on Wednesday, beating East Burke 5-1. kAmxEVD E96 7:CDE @7 EH@ 9@>6 82>6D E9:D D62D@? 7@C E96 #65 %@C?25@6D 2E E96 rC2H525D 9@>6 32==A2C<] %96 D64@?5 H:== E2<6 A=246 282:?DE C:G2= $E] $E6A96?D @? |2C49 ad] k^Am Hickory pitcher Sam Bridges (2) prepares to fire a pitch to the plate during Wednesday night's game against East Burke at L.P. Frans Stadium. Ernest Masche, Record kAm(:E9 E96 4@?76C6?46 C62=:8?>6?E 2DD:8?:?8 w:4<@CJ 2?5 $2:?E E@ 5:776C6?E 4@?76C6?46D E9:D J62C[ :EVD 2 H2J E@ <66A E96 4C@DDE@H? 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Highway patrol: Juvenile killed in McDowell County wreck while driving electric bike The driver of an electric bike was declared dead at the scene, according to highway patrol.
One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County Upon arrival, crews found one patient with critical injuries. Paramedics took the person to Mission Hospital McDowell.
Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
‘No kings’ rally in downtown Marion draws more than 275 people, organizers say “Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.”
McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire “Will’s leadership has left a lasting impact on our organization and our community in ways that will continue for generations."