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The Untouchable Panthers of 1964

Posted on December 2, 2024January 23, 2026 by Emily

The Untouchable Panthers of 1964 is a story every Hickory resident should know. It’s a story of excellence in sport history. The Panther football team went undefeated that year, just like Hickory High Football team did last year. They also took the state title, just like Hickory High did last year. The difference is the Ridgeview Panthers also went unscored on for that season. The score record at the end of the season was 446-0 which made it a perfect season and why they rightfully deserve the title of the “Untouchables”.

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Finding Self-Care in Small Moments While Exploring Hickory, NC

Posted on November 29, 2024January 23, 2026 by Emily

Being a mom means wearing many hats, but it often leaves little room to wear the most important one: the one that takes care of you. Personal time can feel like a luxury, and self-care often takes a backseat to everything else. For years, I neglected it, telling myself I’d “find time later.” But as we all know, *later* rarely comes. 

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Festive Holiday Markets & Events in the Hickory Area: Shop Small This Season

Posted on November 25, 2024January 23, 2026 by Emily

The season of gift giving is rapidly approaching, and we are all starting to make our shopping lists. Whether you are looking for your loved ones, a perfect present to bring for the white elephant gift exchange or need a special hosting gift there are so many options to shop local and support your community.

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Why Shopping Small and Local Matters This Holiday Season

Why Shopping Small and Local Matters This Holiday Season

Posted on November 21, 2024January 23, 2026 by Emily

As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to fall into the habit of online shopping and big-box store hauls. However, when we choose to shop small and shop local, we’re doing so much more than just checking items off our list. We’re supporting our neighbors, fueling the local economy, and contributing to the unique character of our communities. Here’s why shopping small and local this holiday season is one of the best gifts you can give.

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Discover the Free Little Art Gallery: A Community Art Experience in Hickory, NC

Posted on November 18, 2024January 23, 2026 by Emily

Art enriches our world around us. It brings color and depth to our homes, our communities and our lives. Hickory has just gained a new art gallery; an accessible and free gallery has been added right outside of the Hickory Museum of Art. It is named the Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG).

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Hi, I’m Emily — the creator behind Nothing to Do WNC.

My family and I moved to Western North Carolina in 2021 from the coast, drawn here by the mountains, the slower pace, and the feeling that this was a place meant to be lived in — not just passed through. We now call a six-acre patch of land home between Lenoir, Morganton, and Hickory, where we’re slowly building a life surrounded by gardens, animals, and a deep appreciation for the seasons.

Nothing to Do WNC began as a way to explore our new home, but it’s grown into something more: a love letter to Western North Carolina and the everyday beauty of life here.

This is a place to celebrate backroads and small towns, gardens and trails, local food and community gatherings — the simple, meaningful things that make this region feel like home. My hope is to help both locals and visitors fall in love with where they live (or where they’re visiting), and to see Western North Carolina not just as a destination, but as a way of life.

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