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Hickory, NC
133Events this week
13Free things to do
80New spots
82New stories

● Checked Friday, October 9, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Hickory

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 133 events, day by day →

Caldwell County Farmers Market

Saturday 7am · Caldwell County Agricultural Fairgrounds · Free

CRC Mallard Creek Greenway Run

Saturday 7:30am · Mallard Creek Elementary School

2026 Cal Tri Charlotte - 10.10.26

Saturday 8am · Lake Norman State Park

Tri-Five’s Cruising The Blue Fall Run

Saturday 10am · Lenoir, North Carolina

New in Hickory

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Gold Mine Cafe

Restaurants

Serious breakfast cravings: Gold Mine Cafe is that cozy, family-run spot locals swear by for real-deal Southern plates, from the legendary Farmer's Breakfast Bowl loaded with potatoes, eggs, and gravy to plate-sized pancakes and homemade strawberry jam.

goldminecafe.gbix.shop ↗

Charolais Steakhouse

Restaurants

Old-school steak fix: Charolais Steakhouse is that no-fuss, longtime spot for hand-cut steaks kissed by an open flame and a proper salad bar to start.

thecharolais.com ↗

Living Beans

Cafes

Built for Hickory mornings: Living Beans is a low-key neighborhood coffee shop near Hickory with well-made coffee and a calm space to catch your breath.

facebook.com ↗

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Most read in Hickory

The five stories Hickory readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. NC DMV no longer sending out license plate stickers or registration cards - WCCB Charlotte

    The North Carolina DMV is no longer sending out license plate stickers or registration cards as of October 1st.

    Full story at wccbcharlotte.com ↗

  2. You can take the train to the Lexington Barbecue Festival and more

    NC By Train has stops for multiple events in North Carolina this fall, including the Lexington Barbecue Festival and the Ale Trail By Rail.

    Full story at myfox8.com ↗

  3. Consumer Reports launches media campaign in North Carolina to fight Duke Energy rate hikes - CR Advocacy

    Consumer Reports (CR) has launched a media campaign in North Carolina to fight Duke Energy's continued demands for rate increases.

    Full story at advocacy.consumerreports.org ↗

  4. Haunted history in Hickory and Catawba County

    Historic homes in Hickory and Catawba County, North Carolina, have a history that includes a haunted history dating back to 1887 and 1883.

    Full story at morganton.com ↗

  5. Flagship Pays $51M for 92K-SF Hickory Medical Facility

    Flagship Healthcare Properties has purchased a 92,516-square-foot medical outpatient building (MOB) and ambulatory surgery center in Hickory, North Carolina for $51 million.

    Full story at connectcre.com ↗

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