Lake Hickory's Striped Bass

"Over the past dozen years, more and more fishermen are discovering that Hickory's 4,223-acre reservoir holds a fairly impressive population of striped bass."

Check out this article from NorthCarolinaSportman.com about the stripers coming out of our Lake Hickory.

Do you feel it???

The Hickory weather has turned from hot to hotter, to warm and cooler.

Lake Hickory's Gunpowder Creek

Though it is very weird to think the weather is cool when the thermometer still registers the temp in the 80s.

The waterfront market has had a boost of late with several new lake home listings and reductions in pricing. Guess everyone is starting to think about the mountains and skiing instead of the beaches and fishing.

This is a great time to buy on Lake Hickory! The prices are currently very low compared to recent years making it more affordable for second home shoppers. Interest rates have lowered, as well. Take a look in Western North Carolina for your next home. Call 828-396-5333 for information on the area lakes.

Notable residents of Hickory, NC

Every town, no matter the size, has a history of famous folks who lived in their surroundings. Hickory is no different.

NASCAR has deeps roots in the area. Junior Johnson, Wilkes county native and discoverer of "drafting", began his fast-lane career on our mountain roads bootlegging moonshine during Prohibition and beyond. Gentleman Ned Jarrett, who owned and operated the infamous Hickory Motor Speedway, has led his children (Dale, Glenn and Patti) and grandchildren (Jason) in the world of stock car racing. Local boys done good.

In the arts, Jon Reep, stand-up comedian, won the 2007 Last Comic Standing  and has kept us laughing

Winter Wonderland of Hickory, NC

Santa wants world peace for Christmas!

Advent has begun and Christmas is right around the corner.....are you prepared? In trying to get myself  into the yuletide spirit, my friend, Frankie and I sat on Santa's lap while Mrs. Santa snapped the photo.

Downtown Hickory was alive with carolers last night. Clayter-Kaye Theater Works serenaded the many young (and old) waiting to sit on Santa's lap to whisper gift ideas for his naughty & nice list. After the young finished the Christmas carols, a local duet, Ashera, sang in the brisk weather in front of the Hickory Wine Shoppe while Wilson Farms filled their tractors with visitors supplied with sheet music and drove them around filling the streets with sweet noels. A horse drawn carriage swept through the city delighting the passerby. Union Square was illuminated with spirit and light.

Carolina Theater hosted the Footcandle Film Society's monthly movie night featuring "You'll Meet a Tall Dark Stranger" by Woodie Allen for the low price of $5. Check out the group's website for information on next month's showing.

If you haven't gotten your Christmas tree yet, get over to St Aloysius Catholic Church where the youth are selling top-notch Fraser firs freshly cut from the neighboring mountains. They are selling trees right on Hwy 127 which splits the city, so it will be hard to miss them or their great prices!

Get out there and dress your homes to prepare for Christmas! It will be here before you know it!

Autumn Daze...

We're back online in WNC! Our hiatus through the real estate season has ended and I have time to write once again about our fair city and what is going on in it. Thanks for waiting!

The weather in Hickory, NC is just gorgeous after we've become accustomed to the cooler temps, shorter days and the DST change. 60s during the day and 40s at night, low humidity and bright sunny skies, Perfect! I love western North Carolina just for this.

Lo and behold, the holiday season is quickly approaching. Downtown Hickory invites everyone to the Christmas tree lighting Friday, November 19th on Union Square. Our mayor, the ever-popular, Rudy Wright, will hit the switch for the lights on the tree. Music from Rick Cline and Nathan Hefner will fill the crisp air while Mr. and Mrs. Claus meet and greet one and all starting at 6:30 pm next Friday evening. You don't want to miss this!


Taste Full Beans plans their 10 year anniversary on Thursday, November 18th starting at 6 pm with wine, food, coffee and entertainment at 7 from the Lost Jewels of Ghawazee, a local belly dancing troupe. Edgar and DW have filled our cups with opulent coffees and teas, our plates with scrumptious foods while we've admired the works of local artists for a decade. Foothills Painters displays their works now for their Holiday Show and Sale through December 4th. Each month, Taste Full Beans, also, hosts Poetry Hickory on the 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 pm with Scott Owens as facilitator of native NC writers. There is usually an "open mike" session following the guest speaker. Come out and see what you're missing.

The fall foliage is peaking now in Hickory, though disappointing from lack of rain, it is still magnificent at dawn and dusk. Come take a look at Western NC this season!