Top Story Spotlight Check out these free events in McDowell, Caldwell, Burke counties and beyond this weekend Billy Chapman Jul 23, 2026 3 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save People watch a movie at Union Square in downtown Hickory. City of Hickory kAm%96C6’D ?@ =24< @7 7C66 E9:?8D E@ 5@ E9:D H66<6?5 :? E96 |4s@H6== 2C62]k^AmkAm#6D:56?ED 2?5 G:D:E@CD 42? =:DE6? E@ >FD:4 :? |2C:@? 2?5 |@C82?E@?[ 42E49 2 >@G:6 :? 5@H?E@H? w:4<@CJ[ 492E H:E9 2? 2CE:DE :? }6HE@? @C =62C? 23@FE 9:DE@CJ E9:D H66<6?5]k^AmkAm$66 36=@H 7@C D@>6 @7 E96 7C66 E9:?8D 92AA6?:?8 :? |4s@H6==[ r2E2H32[ r2=5H6==[ qFC<6 2?5 xC656== 4@F?E:6D]k^Amk9am|4s@H6== r@F?EJk^9am k9bmr9C:D ':E2 q2?5k^9bmkAm|2C:@?[ yF=J ack^Am People are also reading… North Carolina sets first elk hunt for 2027. 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D6==:?8 2E fib_ A]>] %96 >@G:6 H:== 368:? 2E gib_ A]>]k^AmkAm{:36CEJ !2C< :D =@42E65 2E add t] xC656== pG6]k^Am Billy Chapman is a reporter with the Hickory Daily Record.wchapman@hickoryrecord.com 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Need something to do? See events scheduled for McDowell County this week See what's happening in McDowell County. Library Corner: Here’s what is happening at McDowell County libraries in July Here is a list of what is happening at the McDowell County Public Library in July. 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Barefoot Baby Foundation to host free ‘Pirate Invasion’ at McDowell Rec Center pool The family-friendly event is designed to create lasting memories while providing free community recreation for local children and families.
Christmas in July? Marion's Historic Carson House to host Christmas Market this weekend The Christmas in July Market will feature face painting for kids and photos with Santa’s elf, since Santa is on vacation in July.
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