Bright Star Theatre presented “Let Freedom Ring: Music and Poetry of Black History” at the Ridgeview Recreation Center on Monday.
Photographer George Johnston stopped in at Bourbon Street Alley bar and 13 Twenty Hickory Pub in Hickory to snap images for this edition of Hoppin' Around Hickory.
Photographer George Johnston stopped in at Kickback Jack's grill and the Hooters restaurant in Hickory to snap images for this edition of Hoppin' Around Hickory.
The Hickory Daily Record’s weekly Flair feature page has been a mixture of classic cars, historic sites and murals in 2019, along with crafty crafters and a lady who likes to roll up her sleeves and do her own car maintenance. The following images are some of my favorites from this year.
Newspaper ad led him to the car.
City of Hickory crews worked to erect and decorate a two-story tall Christmas tree placed on Union Square this week.
Car: 2003 Mustang Cobra
I have become involved, along with my wife Rose (and at her suggestion), with the Hickory Museum of Art. I have to admit I have had, as far back as I can remember some interest in art. However, that interest has been gradually sharpened in the 30 years since we met. Sharing a life with someo…
Thomas Franklin Connor built what is now called the Terrell Country Store back in 1885. After 134 years, the future of the landmark is unknown to the public.
I watched a tractor hauling a piece of heavy machinery move slowly along 1st Ave. S in Conover and thought of Kelvin White. Maybe it was Kelvin at the wheel, I mused. Kelvin is considered a success story among folks at the Catawba County NCWorks office where he got help finding and funding t…
I cannot recall a day in my life where a dog was not a member of my family. My parents bred Irish setters and we were active in the local kennel club — showing for conformation and obedience. We were taught how to help our dogs give birth, care for them, feed them, train them, and everything…
Seventy-six trombones led the big parade, with a 110 cornets close at hand.
Whether you live in an apartment or on a sprawling farm, you can have amazing container gardens, no matter how much space you have. Containers are a great way to bring beauty to your home without a lot of work or hassle to get started. Be sure to follow some simple rules, and you’ll be growi…
The Granite Falls Garden Club presented two awards for June. Garden of the Month was awarded to Darrell Richards on Finn Street, Granite Falls.
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