Hickory, North Carolina, has more than its fair share of restaurants. The region is brimming with culinary artists: chefs, bakers, brew masters, wine makers, coffee brewers and more. With hundreds of restaurants to choose from, selecting where to eat can be a complex decision. Taste of Hickory is your opportunity to sample the best the city has to offer! Dozens of local restaurants gather together to showcase their finest creations. The Hickory Elks and the Lady Elks are hosting this year's event, on Sunday, May 19. ...
Hickory resident Eddie Hamrick is a master craftsman. His passion for woodworking, combined with his creativity and skill, have created an artist who is quite sought after. Eddie started his career designing and building quality furniture at Hickory chair. 42 years later, his career is inspiring. He was ranked as the 7th best furniture designer in the world at the High Point Furniture Market. He has been a North Carolina State Craftsman each year since 1990. Eddie has received Business Awards for Arts and Humanities....
Hickory, North Carolina is baseball country. From the early days in our town, when mill workers formed teams to play against each other, to the present, baseball has remained important. The region is home to several youth leagues, middle and high school teams, Catawba Valley Community College's nationally ranked Junior College team and the Lenoir-Rhyne University Baseball team. But, there is one word that is synonymous with baseball in Hickory: Crawdads....
