Top Story Spotlight SOCCER Hickory FC plays to draw with Asheville, misses playoffs by one point jason.koon Jul 13, 2026 Jul 13, 2026 Updated Jul 13, 2026 0 1 of 2 Hickory's Owen Nelson (24) makes a kick at midfield during the game against Asheville City on Saturday at Moretz Stadium. David Scearce, Record Hickory's Amare Andre Lucas (77) brings the ball down the sideline during the game against Asheville City on Saturday at Moretz Stadium. David Scearce, Record Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save jason.koon Hickory FC played Asheville City SC to a 0-0 tie in the USL League Two season finale in Hickory on Saturday. Hickory's Tate Asante (12) battles for control against a Asheville City defender Saturday at Moretz Stadium. David Scearce, Record kAmw:4<@CJ ?66565 2 H:? E@ 8F2C2?E66 2 DA@E :? 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Boo Corrigan already offered hint 6 free fall-themed events happening in and near McDowell County this weekend McDowell County election officials report steady turnout for early voting NC joins federal lawsuit about deceptive pricing practices by Dollar General McDowell Commissioners approve reappraisal schedule Halloween festivities to fill downtown Marion with food, dancing and spooky fun starting Friday JD Vance joked protester was here illegally. 19-year-old says he was born and raised in NC A new chapter: God’s Pit Crew builds two new homes for families in Nebo following Helene devastation Old Fort officially moves municipal elections to even-numbered years Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating Hickory's Harri Rowe (26) moves the ball downfield during the game against Asheville City on Saturday at Moretz Stadium. 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