From the Charlotte Observer's article, "The plan, called Inspiring Spaces, is hailed by city leaders as a way to create jobs, encourage development and increase the population. It would involve a series of capital improvements during the next five to 10 years, with the city issuing as…
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My husband, David, went fishing last week and caught this 11# striper on Lake Hickory. Quoting NC Sportsmen, " Lake Hickory is bouncing back from a tough 2013, with striped bass being landed across the lake thanks to a cool spring and what looks like a mild beginning to summer. and the…
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The Catawba Chamber's Schmoozapalooza was well attended at the new Crossing at Hollar Mill in Hickory, NC on the 10th of December. This annual event gives its members a chance to get the word out on their business to the general public. This year's production included HGTV's Tyler…
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Home sellers are enjoying a bustling market this spring in Western NC. Realtors are busy making appointments, taking photos and advertising new listings, as well as, bringing the existing contracts to closing. If you haven't gotten your property on the market yet, now's the time. If the…
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The weather slowed the catfish bite at the N.C. Catfish Association Tournament Series event Saturday at Lake Hickory. Dennis Leonard of Stanley and Chris Fraley of Mt. Holly won with five cats totaling 38.7 pounds and banked $150. Kevin Custer of Statesville and Omar Edwards of Claremont…
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Be sure to stop and smell the flowers while visiting Hickory, NC. The dogwoods are in full bloom, the azaleas are starting to pop, the last of the daffodils are glowing, tulip magnolias are opening!
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My first entry will help you get acquainted with me, my company Lake Hickory Realty, LLC and Hickory, NC. My family moved to the foothills of NC in the fall of 1996 from Texas via Minneapolis (brrr). The Unifour, as Hickory was once named, lays in 4 counties: Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and…
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Downtown Hickory last night was full of the celebration of Christmas with music, hot cocoa, carriage rides, and Santa! My daughter and I met Nancy and her niece, Brittany downtown for the merriment. Most of the stores were open late for the festivities. Edgar from Taste Full Beans served hot…
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We've seen some of the most glorious sunny and warm days this fall in the Hickory, NC area! The foliage was exceptionally brilliant this year against the Carolina blue skies. We've enjoyed daytime temperatures have been on the average between 57 and 67 degrees with that strong November…
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