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Global rank: Worldwide · 2026-08
#208,644
AI visibility: Grade D
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SEO health: Latest audit
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Visits
29.9K
per month, estimated
Keywords
3.7K
ranking in Google
Organic share
100%
29.9K organic visits
LLMS.txt
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What this company does
Hickory Record has been serving the residents of Hickory and surrounding areas with timely local news coverage for many years. The publication focuses on delivering accurate reporting on city government, school board decisions, and neighborhood developments that matter most to readers. Staff writers cover everything from high school sports scores to new business openings along the main corridors. Their weather team p…
Our read on the site
The Hickory Daily Record website exhibits several critical SEO issues, particularly in on-page optimization and technical aspects. While the site has a strong content foundation, it lacks essential elements such as H1 tags and a valid robots.txt file, which could hinder its search engine visibility.
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29.9K
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Organic visits
29.9K
100% of all traffic
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Hickory Record has been serving the residents of Hickory and surrounding areas with timely local news coverage for many years. The publication focuses on delivering accurate reporting on city government, school board decisions, and neighborhood developments that matter most to readers. Staff writers cover everything from high school sports scores to new business openings along the main corridors. Their weather team p…
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Updated May 17, 2026
# Hickory Record ## About Hickory Record has been serving the residents of Hickory and surrounding areas with timely local news coverage for many years. The publication focuses on delivering accurate reporting on city government, school board decisions, and neighborhood developments that matter most to readers. Staff writers cover everything from high school sports scores to new business openings along the main corridors. Their weather team provides daily forecasts tailored specifically to the Catawba Valley region rather than generic national outlooks. Community calendars keep families informed about upcoming festivals, farmers markets, and charity events happening around town. The newsroom maintains close relationships with local officials and business owners to bring readers stories they won't find anywhere else. Education reporting tracks test scores, teacher contracts, and new programs being introduced in Hickory Public Schools. Health coverage includes updates from local hospitals and clinics along with seasonal wellness tips for readers. Business stories highlight both established companies and new startups choosing to locate in the area. Entertainment features spotlight local musicians, theater productions, and weekend activities families can enjoy together. The digital edition allows subscribers to read breaking news on their phones as events unfold. Print editions co
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Audience it targets
Local residents and families · All ages · Hickory, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Company type
Private