Editor's Pick Hickory's $13 million Riverwalk is officially open Miya Banks Apr 4, 2024 Apr 4, 2024 0 × Miya Banks, Hickory Daily Record Local residents Jane Everson, left, and Mary Martorano share their thoughts on the Riverwalk. Miya Banks video. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Hickory’s long-awaited Riverwalk is officially open to the public.kAmr:EJ @77:4:2=D 96=5 2 46C6>@?J E@ 46=63C2E6 E96 EC2:=’D 4@>A=6E:@? @? %9FCD52J >@C?:?8]k^Am People walk along the bridge over Lake Hickory after the Riverwalk ribbon-cutting on Thursday morning. Contributed by Robert C. Reed kAm“pD @?6 @7 w:4<@CJ’D >@DE 362FE:7F= 2?5 G2=F23=6 ?2EFC2= 2DD6ED[ E96 r2E2H32 #:G6C :D @?6 @7 E96 C62D@?D 7@C E96 4:EJ @7 w:4<@CJ’D AC@DA6C:EJ[” D2:5 q@?5 x>A=6>6?E2E:@? r@>>:DD:@? r92:C>2? qFC< (J2EE] “*6E >2?J A6@A=6 5@ ?@E 92G6 2446DD E@ 6?;@J :E] (:E9 E96 #:G6CH2=<[ C6D:56?ED 2?5 G:D:E@CD 42? H2=<[ CF? @C 3:<6 2=@?8 E96 EC2:=[ 2?5 E2<6 :? 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(2=<[ #:586G:6H (2=< 2?5 ~{{t pCE (2=<]k^Am kAmr@?DECF4E:@? @7 E96 #:G6CH2=< H2D 3C@<6? :?E@ EH@ D6A2C2E6 4@?EC24ED E@E2=:?8 S`b]` >:==:@?] s2G:5 t] {@@A6C U2>Aj r@] H2D 4@?EC24E65 7@C E96 @?\=2?5 A@CE:@? @7 E96 EC2:=] (]r] t?8=:D9 x?4] 92?5=65 E96 A2CE @G6C E96 H2E6C]k^Am Photos: Hickory Riverwalk 040424-hdr-news-riverwalk-p7 Jamie Atkin and his dog Toby take a break on a bench along the Riverwalk bridge. Sarah C. Johnson, Record 040424-hdr-news-riverwalk-p6 Mary Martorano and Jane Everson walk along the Riverwalk bridge in Hickory. Sarah C. Johnson, Record 040424-hdr-news-riverwalk-p1 Locals enjoy a view of Lake Hickory from the Riverwalk bridge after the ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning. Contributed by Robert C. Reed 040424-hdr-news-riverwalk-p2 People walk along the bridge over Lake Hickory after the Riverwalk ribbon-cutting on Thursday morning. Contributed by Robert C. Reed 040424-hdr-news-riverwalk-p3 A crowd gathers for the Riverwalk ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday morning. Contributed by Robert C. Reed 040424-hdr-news-riverwalk-p5 The Riverwalk from across Lake Hickory. Contributed by Robert C. Reed 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Locals talk about Riverwalk opening before ribbon-cutting ceremony Local residents Jane Everson, left, and Mary Martorano share their thoughts on the Riverwalk. Miya Banks video. Watch Now: Related Video Saudi-backed forces claim strikes on Houthis Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia condemns drone attack on East-West Pipeline launched from Iraq. Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia condemns drone attack on East-West Pipeline launched from Iraq. 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Locals talk about Riverwalk opening before ribbon-cutting ceremony Local residents Jane Everson, left, and Mary Martorano share their thoughts on the Riverwalk. Miya Banks video.
