Top Story Editor's Pick Some Big Lots reopened April 10. When will nearby NC stores reopen? Billy Chapman Apr 11, 2025 Apr 11, 2025 Updated May 19, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Big Lots stores in Morganton, Hickory and Statesville are expected to reopen by June, according to a Variety Wholesalers spokesperson.kAmq:8 {@ED 564=2C65 32?<CFAE4J =2DE J62C] |2?J DE@C6D H6C6 3@F89E 3J }@CE9 r2C@=:?2\32D65 '2C:6EJ (9@=6D2=6CD]k^AmkAm'2C:6EJ (9@=6D2=6CD E@@< @G6C @H?6CD9:A @7 a`h q:8 {@ED DE@C6D 2?5 C6>@56=65 E96>[ >2?J :? }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 2?5 @E96C =@42E:@?D :? E96 62DE6C? &?:E65 $E2E6D] }:?6 q:8 {@ED C6@A6?65 @? pAC:= `_]k^AmkAm%96 q:8 {@ED :? |2C:@? 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See when and where Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter The story behind new McDowell County ice cream business The Scream Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state Property tax exemptions are available for qualifying property owners in McDowell County McDowell County alumni Dwayne Ledford went from high school football player to NFL coach McDowell High NJROTC raising money for 3 families affected by cancer Los Compadres owners bringing street food, festive vibe to new restaurant in downtown Newton Destination McDowell: McDowell County is having a moment in 2026 NC House committee supportive of bill to cap local property tax levies The Big Lots in Hickory is expected to reopen May 1. A sign on the front of the store says the business is hiring. Billy Chapman kAm%96 DA@<6DA6CD@? D2:5 q:8 {@ED :? w:4<@CJ 2?5 }6HE@? 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