Hidden away in the hollers just west of the Piedmont, where the land begins to rise, our ancestors learned to enjoy themselves with homemade whiskey, music, car racing, and other activities that provided relief from the arduous work of farming and laboring in mills.
Find out what three pitmasters have to say about cooking low and slow, their best tips for backyard beginners, and the cardinal rule of smoking ’cue: patience.
Early on, a woodworker in Rowan County learned to infuse his projects with a blend of art, science, and ingenuity. Then, a chance request sparked the idea to add smoke and spirits to the mix.
The heart of this city flourishes as a hub of art, food, and entertainment with the help of an impassioned community advocate.
In the era before integration, Ridgeview High School’s football team was the pride of Hickory, breaking state records left and right. Today, the remaining players are seeing to it that their legacy is not forgotten.
Dozens of families once called the cottages surrounding the textile factory on the banks of the Henry River home. Today, the humble tract of houses near Hickory has found new purpose and a promising future.
In the sprawling and storied Hickory Furniture Mart, your design dreams are limited only by your imagination.
Restaurants, museums, shops, and parks: Head out on foot to explore this lively downtown in the Foothills.
The second-oldest art museum in North Carolina started as one man’s dream and became a proud anchor of the community.
