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Thirteenth Annual Readers’ Choice Awards announced

Alexander County Economic Development and The Taylorsville Times are partnering again this year to promote local businesses through the Thirteenth Annual Alexander County Readers’ Choice Awards. In the special section inside the Nov. 11, 2026 print issue, there is a complete listing of the many businesses that were voted...

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City Of Hickory To Kick Off The Holidays With Downtown Parade & Tree Lighting, 11/20

Hickory – The City of Hickory invites residents and visitors to kick off the holiday season at the annual Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 20, in downtown Hickory. Sponsored by Lowes Foods since the event’s inception, this cherished community tradition features festive parade entries, holiday music, family-friendly activities, and the lighting of downtown’s Christmas tree.

Hickory, NC · 2d
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LR Athletics Announces Season-Long 50/50 Raffle

HICKORY, N.C. – Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics has announced the launch of the LR Bears 50/50 Raffle, a season-long fundraising initiative benefiting the University's men's and women's basketball programs and the Bears Club. The raffle will run throughout the 2026-27 basketball season, culminating with a single drawing on Saturday, February...

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A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas Celebrates University History And Holiday Traditions

Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University will present its annual holiday concert, A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas, Dec. 3-5 in Grace Chapel. Tickets are on sale at tickets.lr.edu for $15 per person. The annual musical celebration brings together sacred choral music, instrumental ensembles and familiar carols to welcome the Christmas season. Four performances...

Hickory, NC · 2d
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Christmas In November Returns To Valdese With Two Days Of Holiday Shopping, 11/13 & 11/14

Valdese, NC – Why wait until December to get into the Christmas spirit? Christmas is coming early to Valdese as the annual Christmas in November Craft Show returns to the Old Rock School on Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, bringing two days of holiday shopping, handmade treasures, delicious treats, and festive fun!

Valdese, NC · 2d