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Old 08-10-2006, 09:26 PM
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Default Hickory, NC

I've lived most of my life in Long Island, NY, and am looking to relocate to NC for a simpler life. southern hospitality and a family-friendly environment.

Can I get some views on the areas around Hickory, Granite Falls, Lenoir... I have two daughters in high school. I imagine the job prospects may be tight in those immediate areas, leaving the options of commuting to Charlotte or Winston-Salem. What type of "downtown" areas do these towns have? Vacant storefronts? Some cafes? Any small bodies of water closer than Lake Norman to these areas? Are there any sailboats on any of the area lakes, or is it mainly motorboats? Any comments on the weather are also welcome.

Thank you kindly for any info.

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Old 08-10-2006, 09:53 PM
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Hickory Climate

Average Highs & Lows

JAN
H 50.3F
L 27.7F

JUL
H 86.4F
L 65.4F

Average Annual Total Precipitation
50.7"

Average Annual Total Snowfall
7.8"

Data from the Southeast Regional Climate Center.

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Downtown Hickory during Octoberfest.


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Old 08-10-2006, 10:08 PM
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Lake James State Park is around 50 miles from Hickory.

Lake James - Power boats, sailboats and smaller craft have ample room to enjoy the water.

http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/laja/do.html

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Old 08-11-2006, 12:14 PM
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How far would the Charlotte airport be from Hickory?

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about 1.5 - 2 hours depends on time of day

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about 1.5 - 2 hours depends on time of day
It only takes me 1 hour if there is not any slow traffic backups. I can be in Asheville from the airport in 2 hours without traffic.

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They were talking about Charlotte airport from Hickory.

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Old 08-11-2006, 01:51 PM
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well after re-thinking this yuou maybe correct. I forgot about the 321 route. I was going I-40 to 77.

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Old 08-11-2006, 01:57 PM
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They were talking about Charlotte airport from Hickory.
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well after re-thinking this yuou maybe correct. I forgot about the 321 route. I was going I-40 to 77.
Yeah, Charlotte Airport to Hickory is only 1 hour taking the 85/321 route without traffic backups.

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