hickoryhound

The Hickory Hound is your no-spin source for civic insight, local economics, and regional development in Western North Carolina.

I'm James Thomas Shell—economist, chef, and civic advocate—sharing weekly commentary, off-the-grid news, and strategic analysis of Hickory and beyond.

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🐾 Let’s raise the standard and protect the soul of Hickory.