Website with more information:
http://www.nclakefront.com/pages/North-Carolina-Taxes.cfm
Information on North Carolina Property Tax, Sales Tax, and Income Tax.
The lake properties here have low property taxes! For instance, a $400,000 house would have only $2,400 yearly property taxes (the tax rate is $6 per $1,000 of value). Plus, there isn't an extra school tax.
Vehicle Taxes are minimal (a 2005 Suburban is $235 per year).
Sales tax is 2% to 7% (depends on item purchased).
NC state income tax averages 7% (per NC Department of Revenue)
If you are an US Government (including military) or State Employee, your pension might not be taxable. Read more below!
Bailey Decision Concerning Federal, State and Local Retirement Benefits
As a result of the North Carolina Supreme Court's decision in Bailey v. State of North Carolina, North Carolina may not tax certain retirement benefits received by retirees of the State of North Carolina and its local government or by the United States government retirees (including military) for each retirement plan if the retiree has five or more years of creditable service as of August 12, 1989. The exclusion also applies to retirement benefits received from the State's 401 (k) and 457 plans if the retiree had contributed or contracted to contribute to the plan prior to August 12, 1989. The exclusion does not apply to local government 457 plans, 403(b) annuity plans, or to retirement benefits paid to former teachers and state employees of other states and their political subdivisions. You can view the list of qualifying retirement plans in the North Carolina Department of Revenue Individual Income Tax Bulletins. A retiree entitled to exclude retirement benefits in arriving at North Carolina taxable income should claim a deduction on line 42 of the D-400 for the amount of excludable retirement benefits included in federal taxable income. A copy of Form 1099-R or W-2 received from the payer must be attached to the return to support the deduction.
| Note: | The "special separation allowance" paid to retired law enforcement officers pursuant to G.S. 143-166.41 and reported on Form W-2 does not qualify for exclusion under Bailey. However, the special separation allowance is subject to the $4,000 retirement benefits deduction. |
Distributions from most types of retirement plans may be rolled over into another retirement plan or into an IRA. Because rollover distributions lose their character upon rollover, all distributions from a qualifying Bailey retirement account in which the employee / retiree was "vested" as of August 12, 1989, are exempt from State income tax regardless of the source of the funds contained in the account. Conversely, qualifying tax-exempt Bailey benefits rolled over into another retirement plan lose their character and would not be exempt upon distribution from the other plan unless the plan is a qualifying Bailey retirement account in which the employee was vested as of August 12, 1989. (Rollovers to IRAs will always result in a loss of tax-exempt status since IRAs do not qualify under the Bailey settlement.)
Sources of this information:
NC Dept of Revenue: http://www.dornc.com/taxes/individual/benefits.html
NC Dept of Revenue: http://www.dornc.com/taxes/individual/rates.html
Come Outside and Play - website with more information and links:
http://www.nclakefront.com/pages/Hickory-NC-Public-Parks.cfm
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Ready to hit the trail? The incredible, scenic landscape of Catawba Valley beckons. Breathe in the fresh air, gaze out at serene lakes and streams, sleep under the stars or simply take a contented walk in the woods. Enjoy walking and fitness trails, swimming, boating and more. |
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Website with more information:
http://www.nclakefront.com/pages/Hickory-NC-Hospitals.cfm
Hospitals in Hickory, NC Area
Frye Regional Medical Center
420 North Center Street
Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: (828) 315-5000
Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed acute care facility located at 420 North Center Street in Hickory, NC. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of Catawba County since 1911. The hospital's main campus includes a comprehensive heart center and cardiac rehab, orthopedics, bariatric surgery, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, pediatrics, center for neurosciences, cancer center and women's pavilion. Frye has several extended campuses to serve families throughout the area including: Wellness and Education Center which houses the Center For Diabetes Self-Management Care, perinatal education and community wellness classes; South Campus for psychiatric services; Viewmont and Tate Surgery Centers; Vein and Wound Center/Infusion Care; Pain Center; Piedmont Therapy, offering sports and industrial rehabilitation; an urgent care facility; FryeCare, an outpatient diagnostic facility; Alexander Campus, which provides 24 hour emergency care along with diagnostic and laboratory services and infusion care; plus HealthPoint, which provides extensive industrial services and programs to employers.
Frye Regional Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. To learn more about the hospital, visit www.fryemedctr.com
For the second year in a row, Frye Regional Medical Center has been named a Distinguished Hospital by J.D. Power and Associates. This distinction acknowledges a strong commitment by Frye to provide "An Outstanding Inpatient Experience". Frye is the only hospital in North Carolina to receive the recognition.
For the fifth year in a row, Frye Regional Medical Center has been named a Consumer Choice Award winner and designated as a Most Preferred Hospital for Best Overall Quality and Image by National Research Corporation.
Catawba Valley Medical Center
810 Fairgrove Church Road SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: (828) 326-3800
Catawba Valley Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and a member of the American Hospital Association, NC Hospital Association and the Health Care Advisory Board. In addition, CVMC is licensed by the N.C. Division of Facility Services, Licensure and Certification Section, for 258 beds and to provide general acute care, psychiatry, comprehensive rehabilitation services, critical care services, radiation therapy services, obstetrical services, Level III and neonatal services. CVMC also serves as a training site for Wake Forest University Medical Center and for numerous other clinical training programs across the state.
In May 2001, Catawba Valley Medical Center marked a significant milestone by being designated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Magnet Hospital. CVMC is only the 32nd hospital in the nation to seek and attain this level of excellence-the gold award in patient care. And CVMC continues to meet and exceed the ANCC standards by achieving reaccreditation again in August 2005. To date, less than 2% of the nation's 6,000 hospitals have been designated Magnet facilities including leaders in healthcare like Johns Hopkins and the Mayo Clinic.
The hospital has become a regional provider, serving patients from a five-county area. The hospital has achieved local, regional, state and national recognition and accreditations for medical excellence. The hospital is an established training site for Wake Forest University School of Medicine and East Carolina School of Medicine for physician residency programs. More than 250 medical staff members represent the range of medical specialties consistent with those practicing in a regional medical center.
Valdese Hospital
720 Malcom Blvd
Rutherford College, NC 28612
Phone: (828) 874-2251
Valdese Hospital (VH), located in Valdese, N.C., serves residents of Burke, Caldwell and western Catawba counties by providing services that are high quality, cost effective and patient centered.
At this 172-bed, nonprofit hospital, VH's staff of more than 350 provides a full range of medical and surgical services in pleasant surroundings designed to maximize privacy and convenience. As part of Blue Ridge HealthCare and Carolinas HealthCare System, the VH staff has confidence in their ability to keep pace with emerging medical advances and wellness initiatives in a joint quest to safeguard patient health.
In 1971 Valdese Hospital was the first private hospital in North Carolina to gain approval for its cancer program from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, an honor that has been continually earned.
Website with more information:
http://www.nclakefront.com/pages/Hickory-NC-Golf-Courses.cfm
Come tee off and thoroughly enjoy yourself at any of our many fabulous golf courses in Hickory.
Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn
Golf Courses
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Glen Oaks Golf Club |
828-428-2451 |
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245 Golf Course Rd, Maiden |
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Granada Farms |
828-396-2313 |
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12 River Dr., Granite Falls |
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Hampton Heights Golf Club |
828-328-5010 |
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1700 5th St NE, Hickory |
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Lenoir Golf Club |
828-754-5093 |
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701 Norwood St |
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River Crest Golf Course |
828-495-0017 |
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50 Victoria Ln, Hickory |
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Orchard Hill Golf Club |
828-728-3560 |
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2515 Connelly Springs Rd, Granite Falls |
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Rock Barn Golf and Spa |
828-459-1125 |
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3791 Clubhouse Drive, Conover |
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Website with more information:
http://www.nclakefront.com/pages/Hickory-NC-Furniture-Shopping.cfm
Everything To Make Your House A Home
Hickory's location in the heart of the nation's furniture manufacturing industry has made the city a true furniture shopping capital. We offer the most complete and diversified shopping in North Carolina. So come find that perfect overstuffed chair you long to sink into at the end of the day. Or the armoire to fill that empty space in your bedroom. You'll discover everything you need to fit your home, your lifestyle
and your budget.
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Furniture and Home Furnishings
Catawba Furniture Mall
377 Hwy. 70 SW.
828-324-9071
www.catawbafurniture.com
Discovers a world of furniture shopping in style at Hickory's newest furniture mall. Catawba Furniture Mall, with 350,000 square feet of home furnishing showrooms, is open to the public and offers bargain prices on name brand lines.
Hickory Furniture Mart®
2220 Hwy. 70 SE.
800-462-MART
www.hickoryfurniture.com
info@hickoryfurniture.com
Hickory Furniture Mart is the area's biggest tourist attraction and one of North Carolina's top visitor destinations, attracting nearly a half-million people every year. Over 1,000 home-furnishing lines are displayed in the million-square-foot complex, which includes 100 factory outlets, stores and galleries; a shipping service; visitor center; museum; cafe; coffeehouse and motel. Major newspapers, magazines and TV shows have reported favorably on the Mart's selection, service and prices. Hickory Furniture Mart is handicap accessible and wheelchairs are available.
20 Miles Of Furniture
800-737-0782
Take Exit-123 off I-40 to Hwy. 321 to Lenoir and you will find the area known as 20 Miles Of Furniture. This area offers golf, shopping and dining as well. Over 37 furniture stores and more than 600 lines of furniture are featured at exceptional prices and quality. Plant tours are available. For more information contact the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce.
More...there are many more furniture retail outlets and stores in the region. The CVB can provide you with a listing of individual stores.
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Discoveries From Days Gone By - Antique Shopping
Barter, Buy, Sell and Trade
103 1st Ave S, Conover
828-464-9630
Hickory Antique Mall
348 Hwy 70 SW, Hickory
828-322-4004
Past Prescence Antiques
331 4th St Pl SE, Conover
828-256-9134
Sentimental Journey Antiques
119 1st Ave S, Conover
828-466-1118
Southern Pride Antiques
3227 Hwy. 10 W, Newton
828-465-5679
Stewart Jewelers Estate Jewelry
108 1st St E, Conover
828-464-5846
Talt Antiques
124 1st St W, Conover
828-466-1314
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Pottery and Gifts: Crafted from the Heart
Allman's Auction
205 1st Ave S, Conover
828-465-0432
Pottery Auction.
Andy Brinkly Studio
4904 NC Hwy 127 S, Hickory
704-462-1137
Contemporary copper and brass sculpture for home and garden. Visitors welcome. Open working studio M-F.
Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center
1909 Hickory Blvd SE, Lenoir
828-726-0616
828-726-0323
T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, collector plates, etc.
Catawba County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center
41055 Southgate Corporate Park SW, Hickory
828-328-6111
T-shirts, sweatshirts, racing guide, cookbooks, etc.
Hodge's Pottery
8112 West Hwy 10, Vale
704-462-1411
Albert Hodge is a self taught, Southern folk artist specializing in turning, glazing and firing over 200 styles of pottery such as face jugs, animal characters, roosters, Santa Clauses, lighthouses, flower and fruit motif pieces.
Hog Hill Pottery
5218 Plateau Rd, Vale
704-462-2744
John Post and Scottie Fox produce traditional and functional hand made tiles, pottery and sculpture.
Julia Rush Fine Crafts
216 Union Square, Hickory
828-324-0409
A gallery of contemporary American and world crafts, featuring jewelry, pottery, stained and blown glass, wind chimes, metal sculpture and wood, representing 200 craftspeople.
Kim Ellington Pottery
7110 West Highway 10, Vale
704-462-2067
Catawba Valley pottery using local clay, alkaline glaze and wood-fired kiln.
Downtown Hickory
Unique gifts; outdoor wear; fine jewelry; craft galleries; sporting goods; decorative accessories; clothing for all ages and tastes; banking offices; Italian, Chinese and American food in intimate restaurants can all be found on Union Square - a park-like setting in the heart of downtown Hickory. Free parking.
Valley Hills Mall
1960 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory
828-328-2436
The largest regional shopping mall between Asheville and Charlotte, Valley Hills Mall is anchored by Belk, Dillards, J.C. Penney and Sears. Features more than 75 fine shops and new food court, including The Limited, Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, Abercrombie & Fitch, Gymboree, Structure, Gap/Gap Kids, as well as local favorites such as Emerson's Coffee and Tea and Amazing Heroes.
Viewmont Community
Located along North Center St, (NC 127 North) near Lake Hickory Small-town charm with over 200 specialty shops, restaurants and services.
Specializing in North Carolina Lake Properties.
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