Arianna Mack

3 weeks ago | whky.com | Arianna Mack

Join Hickory Community Theatre for the production of “Waitress” opening June 6.  Directed by Eric Seale with music direction by Jeff Hartman. The musical centers on Jenna, a pie chef and waitress at a small-town Southern diner. She’s stuck in a loveless and abusive marriage with her husband, Earl, and she’s horrified to learn she’s pregnant with his child. She receives support — and romantic affection — from her gynecologist, Dr. Pomatter, who is also married, complicating things further.

3 weeks ago | whky.com | Arianna Mack

In a press release from Hickory Fire Department, Chief Matt Hutchinson said “It is with a heavy heart that I deliver the news that no fire chief ever wants to deliver. Yesterday we lost one of our own, Hickory Firefighter Jake Bridges, while on duty”. Hutchinson continues, “We are working with our state partner agencies to gain a better understanding of this tragedy.”Although the family and department await further details surrounding Jake’s passing, below is the information known at this time.

3 weeks ago | whky.com | Arianna Mack

The Hickory Crawdads will put on fireworks displays after their baseball games on June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18, July 25, Aug. 8, Aug. 22, Aug. 23, and Sept. 5. To establish a safe launch/fallout zone for the fireworks, a section of the Aviation Walk and 24th Street NW will be closed to the public starting at 6 p.m. on these dates.

3 weeks ago | whky.com | Arianna Mack

37-year-old William David Pope of Connelly Springs was wanted on charges of felony possession of schedule two controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. On Wednesday (June 4) William David Pope turned himself into the Burke County Magistrate’s Office. He was on Burke County’s Most Wanted List for 1 day.

4 weeks ago | whky.com | Arianna Mack

The Green Room Community Theatre unveiled its exciting 2025–2026 season on Thursday (May 29). This year’s lineup offers something for everyone, from classic plays and toe-tapping musicals to thought-provoking dramas and family-friendly favorites. The season opens with “Junk,” a quirky and heartfelt original musical by Jeff Hartman and Molly Bass, celebrating its 10th anniversary.