Hickory: Quick Facts

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Woolroom Announces New Line of Benchmade Bed Frames, Handcrafted in Hickory, North Carolina by Zagaroli • Oct. 26, 2026, 9:43 AM ET (Des Moines Register)

Tech manufacturer in Charlotte area expanding with $150M facility, plus 224 jobs • Oct. 22, 2026, 2:19 PM ET (The Charlotte Observer)

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