The Eastern North Carolina-style whole hog barbecue is a thing of beauty – chopped pork with that perfect balance of bark, meat, and the slightest hint of fat that melts in your mouth.

Eastern and Western Carolina pulled pork sits proudly alongside Texas-style brisket, creating a sort of United Nations of smoked meat. The pulled pork deserves its headline status – tender, smoky, and ...

After years of struggling to operate, Hickory Ski Center has hit a major bump: no skiing this season and public access is ...

ITALIAN INSPIRATIONS on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at P.E. Monroe Auditorium in Hickory. Led by Music Director ...

To celebrate his 50th year as a black belt, the Samurai Institute will host a special open house and demonstration event Dec.

Crowded classics, smoky traditions, and heartfelt plates show why North Carolina gathers around these beloved timeless spots ...

Hickory's city offices close for Thanksgiving, but waste services run as normal, libraries and rec centers adjust hours.

Get a recap of all of Friday’s Charlotte-area boys’ basketball, including #BIG5 performers, box scores and the upcoming ...

ASHEVILLE - Frolic in the festive districts-turned-winter wonderlands and march along with toy soldiers in Main Street ...

The merry event will offer visits with Santa Claus and the Thanksgiving Turkey from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

These 50 golf courses just missed out on our latest ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the World - but are still worthy of ...

The Wiz is live at the Tanger Center for Performing Arts. The dance captain for the show stepped off the Yellow Brick Road to teach iconic choreography from the 50th anniversary production. WXII's ...