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The Golden Thread HMA

Hickory Museum of Art Announces Grand Reopening Weekend Following Transformational Renovation

By Debbie Reed on Aug. 07, 2026

HICKORY, N.C. — After a year-long transformation, Hickory Museum of Art (HMA) is ready to welcome the community back to a reimagined museum designed to inspire, connect, and serve generations to come…

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Hickory Hosts NJCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship, Bringing Nearly $1M Economic Impact

By Sarah Jones on Jul. 08, 2026

HICKORY, N.C. (July 8, 2026) – The 2026 National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Women’s Basketball Championship brought top collegiate talent from across the country to…

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Destination Guide 2026 Cover

Visit Hickory Announces Release of 2026 Visitor's Guide

By Sarah Jones on Jun. 19, 2026

Award-Winning Publication Showcases the Best of Hickory and Catawba County Hickory, NC (June 19, 2026) — Visit Hickory is excited to announce the release of its new 2026 Visitor's Guide, a colorful…

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St. Stephens Park Stewardship Day

Volunteers Make an Impact at St. Stephens Park

By Maddy Phillips on May 19, 2026

Hickory, NC (May 16, 2026) — Visit Hickory NC partnered with Outdoor NC, Catawba County Parks, and community partners to host a successful Park Stewardship Day at St. Stephens Park on Saturday, May…

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National Travel and Tourism Week 2026 | Hickory Furniture Mart

Visit Hickory Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week, Champions Industry’s Local Impact

By Sarah Jones on May 03, 2026

HICKORY, NC — Visit Hickory is proud to join destinations across the country in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), May 3–9, 2026, recognizing the travel industry’s essential role in…

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Hickory Expands Lodging Options with New TownePlace Suites by Marriott

By Sarah Jones on Apr. 28, 2026

HICKORY, N.C. (April 28, 2026) — Hickory’s hotel scene continues to expand with the opening of a new extended-stay property, adding 108 rooms to support growing demand from visitors, event attendees…

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Mountain Creek Park Stewardship Day

Stewardship in Action at Mountain Creek Park

By Maddy Phillips on Apr. 21, 2026

HICKORY, N.C. (April 18, 2026) — Visit Hickory NC partnered with Outdoor NC, Catawba County Parks, and community partners to host a successful Park Stewardship Day at Mountain Creek Park on Saturday…

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Built to Last Hero Image

“Built To Last” Documentary Premieres as Lynn & Leroy Lail Legacy Hall is Unveiled

By Sarah Jones on Mar. 27, 2026

HICKORY, N.C. —March 27, 2026 — Built To Last , a new documentary celebrating Hickory’s century-long furniture heritage and the people who shaped it, premiered March 26, 2026, at the Hickory Metro…

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ResilieNCe Shirt, Visit NC Conference 2025

T-Shirt Station at 2025 Visit NC Conference Raises $5,000 for NCRLA Relief Fund

By Sarah Jones on Mar. 18, 2026

HICKORY, NC (March 18, 2026) — Visit Hickory, in collaboration with the Lenoir City Tourism Development Authority (TDA) (Visit Lenoir), is proud to announce the success of a custom T-shirt printing…

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Tourism Partner Summit February 2026 _ Sarah Benoit

Oh Hey! Let’s Grow: Visit Hickory Hosts 2nd Annual Tourism Partner Summit

By Sarah Jones on Feb. 19, 2026

HICKORY, N.C. (February 18, 2026) — More than 105 tourism partners gathered in Hickory on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, for Visit Hickory’s 2nd Annual Tourism Partner Summit — a day dedicated to…

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