Two local universities have received a Research Activity Designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education: The University of NC at Charlotte has received an R1 designation and Appalachian State University has received an R2 designation

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At his home on the southern shore of Lake Hickory, Chad Burel knows he’s found a treasure. “I’ve lived on Lake Hickory for 25 years, and I’ve seen how peaceful it is at sunrise and how beautiful it is at sunset. I know how exhilarating it feels to be out on the water enjoying life,” he says.

To share that beauty, Burel started Lake Hickory Adventures with a mission “to make the Hickory region a more enjoyable place to live and work and visit.” Today, more than 20,000 passengers have joined him for special dinners, birthday parties, and even weddings, all aboard his elegant, 60-foot Bluewater Coastal Cruiser dinner yacht.

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