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Hickory NC Receives Environmental Award - 11/25/08 02:29 PM
Hickory was recognized at the North Carolina League of Municipalities annual conference in October for committing to efficient, energy-saving operations and practices. Hickory received the Level One achievement for the NCLM Green Challenge. Last summer the NCLM challenged municipalities state-wide to implement long-range and short-term actions that would conserve resources and save money. NCLM hopes such implementations will protect the environment and operating municipal government in a more cost-¬effective, energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly manner. To achieve Level One recognition, municipalities were required to complete three of five steps. Hickory had already completed four of the five steps, including: 1- adopting a sustainability plan in (0 comments)
Hickory NC Holiday Parade 2008 - 11/24/08 04:15 PM
The 2008 Holiday Parade sponsored by the Hickory Jaycees will be on December 6, 2008 at 4pm in Downtown Hickory. For more information about the parade details please check out the Hickory Jaycees Website at www.hickoryjaycee.com For more information about Hickory NC check out my website www.MikeKellyJr.com
To search for homes for sale in Hickory, North Carolina - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com
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Hickory NC helps Residents Purchase RAIN BARRELS - 11/24/08 03:31 PM
The Hickory government is partnering with RainBarrel USA to offer residents a means to purchase rain barrels at wholesale prices as part of their continued effort to conserve water and implement stormwater management. Hickory government is not making a profit from the sale of these rain barrels. The manufacturer delivers the rain barrels to the Julian G.Whittener Municipal Building for residents to pick up. For more information about eco-friendly resources please visit my website www.MikeKellyJr.com For more information about this Hickory Government program please visit www.hickorygov.com
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Congratulations to HICKORY CHAIR - 11/24/08 03:05 PM
On November 18, 2008 Hickory Chair was presented the Sage Award for environmental responsibility and dedication to the environment, at a reception during the 2008 Sustainability Summit in Greensboro. The manufacturer received a $2,500 check from Cargill and was cited for its efforts to involve all of its employees in environmental stewardship. Some of Hickory Chair's current environmental practices include recycling everything from material used in furniture production such as fabric, leather, cotton and wood to everyday office items like aluminum cans, plastic bottles, ink toner and batteries. They also reduced its energy consumption and improved productivity by changing its manufacturing process to better (0 comments)
ECO FRIENDLY CLEANER IN HICKORY NC - 11/24/08 02:49 PM
I have been using Wyke's Cleaners on 127 in Hickory for over a year now. I am very excited that they have embraced the eco friendly movement. They offer GREEN bags (a reusable dry cleaning bag - it switches from duffel bag to haul laundry to suit bag to bring home the garments) for your dry cleaning instead of the plastic dry cleaner bags. They also allow customers to return the wire hangers to be recylced and reused. Make sure you check out this great local company. For more great "Green" information or resources please check out my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com
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Investment Property for Sale in Hickory NC - 11/20/08 02:54 PM
Investment Property in Hickory 77 14th St SE, Hickory, NC 28601 View Map Great home in Shuford Mill Village with a ton of potential. Large rooms and lots of great features including wrap around front porch and fenced in yard. Home needs some updating but has been maintained well over the years. This home would make a great rental property. For more information visit www.MikeKellyJr.com Details Asking Price: 57000 MLS: 9543235 Sq. Feet: 1240 Lot Size: 0.27 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.1 # of Floors: 1 Subdivision: Shuford Mill Village Year Built: 1900 Contact InfoMichael Kelly, Jr. REALTOR/EcoBroker, GRI, CRS
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Catawba County, North Carolina - Shop Metro - 11/17/08 01:58 PM
The Catawba County Chamber of Commerce has kicked off its Shop Hickory Metro campaign. The Chamber is encouraging all area residents to try to keep their purchases local to the four counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties so that as much money as possible stays in our area. It is especially important this year due to the current financial crisis gripping our country. So wherever possible do your part to keep our area vibrant and full of shopping options by Shopping Hickory Metro!!!
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Hickory 2008 Kitchen and More Tour - 11/14/08 03:23 PM
The Service League of Hickory invites you to tour six extraordinary homes, each beautifully decorated. During tour hours, all homes will be open and feature chef demonstrations, live music, and more. You are welcome to visit the homes in any order you wish and stay as long as you like. Saturday, Nov. 22nd, 10a-5p Sunday, Nov. 23rd, 1p-5p Tickets: $25 each For more information visit www.serviceleaguehickory.org or For more information visit: www.MikeKellyJr.com (0 comments)
Hickory Christmas Lighting Celebration November 21, 2008 - 11/14/08 03:05 PM
The holiday season in Hickory will officially begin when the new festive and illuminating Christmas decorations are officially turned on. Hickory Mayor Rudy Wright will turn on the "official light switch" on the Flag Court on Union Square. Begins at 5:30pm and will continue until 7:00pm. Mr. & Mrs. Claus will be at the entire event greeting kids of all ages. Between 5:30-6:30 local musicians Rick Cline and Nathan Hefner will play holiday music. Downtown restaurants will be open for all to enjoy dinner in the heart of our city. For more information about Hickory, North Carolina visit: www.MikeKellyJr.com For (0 comments)
MDI announces expansion in Hickory, resulting in 200 new jobs by 2014 - 11/13/08 05:35 PM
This information was in a press release from Hickory NC Government. HICKORY - Merchants Distributors Inc. (MDI) announced an expansion to its Hickory facility in Caldwell County which will result in a $50.5 million investment resulting in 200 new jobs by 2014. MDI is a privately-owned wholesale grocery store distributor headquartered in Hickory. MDI supplies over 850 retail food stores with food and non-food items in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Florida, and Kentucky. The MDI expansion announcement was made today at the MDI Hickory facility by MDI President Matt Saunders. Officials from Hickory, Caldwell (0 comments)
Price Reduced Hickory NC - Viewmont - 11/13/08 01:06 PM
Beautiful Home in NW Hickory 328 13th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601 View Map This excellent home features two bedrooms and one and a half baths. It has a full basement and unfinished upstairs - great for storage or future bedrooms. Kitchen has newer appliances. The house has a dining room that is currently being used as an office but could easily be converted into a third bedroom. Hardwood floors are in the foyer, kitchen, living room and dining room. Owner says hardwoods are also under the carpet in the hallways and bedrooms. Yard features a large deck and a detached (0 comments)
Hickory NC Experiences Beautiful Weather - 11/08/08 07:11 PM
I spent the week with a wonderful couple from New York and they kept commenting on how beautiful the weather was here in Hickory. They loved the warm weather and the beautiful fall colors on the trees. The autumn colors looked even better in the reflection of the lake. They were trying to pick an area in North Carolina to retire and had visited many different regions of our wonderful state. They chose a house to buy in Hickory - and I can not help but believe that the beauty of Hickory combined with the exquiste weather sold them on our (1 comments)
Great Things to Do in Hickory NC on November 8 & 9 - 11/08/08 12:35 PM
CATAWBA HOLIDAY FESTIVAL AND PARADE WHEN: Saturday November 9 from 10am to 3pm. WHERE: Downtown Catawba. WHAT: Get in the holiday spirit today. Petting zoo and inflatables.
HOLIDAY HOUSE WHEN: Saturday November 9 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday November 9 from 1pm to 5pm and Friday November 14 from 10am to 5pm and Saturday November 14 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday November 16 from 1pm to 5pm. WHERE: 1124 Willow Creek Dive, Newton WHAT: Get inspired by great design ideas. Admission is just $10 and benefits the March of Dimes.
WINE AND CHEFS NIGHT WHEN: Thursday November (0 comments)
Duplex Investment Property for Sale in Hickory NC - 11/06/08 06:57 PM
Duplex Investment Property for Sale in Hickory 1500/1506 14th Avenue Drive NE, Hickory, NC 28601 View Map Great duplex in the Springs Road area. Built in 2001 with 960 square feet 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths for each unit. Both units are currently rented and managed by outside company. This property can be purchased as a package including two other duplex buildings. It is a great opportunity for someone looking to get into the rental business For more information check out www.MikeKellyJr.com Details Asking Price: $136,900 MLS: 9543080 Lot Size: 0.28 Year Built: 2001 Contact InfoMichael Kelly, Jr. REALTOR/EcoBroker, GRI, CRS (0 comments)
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