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Daniel Webster “D.W.” Shuler came to Hickory, North Carolina and changed it. He started a bank--Hickory’s first--and a plethora of other business ventures, unmatched by any entrepreneur before or since. His tenure was remarkably short, lasting only four years. During his stay, he brought aeronauts, actors, muralists, and most significantly, attention to Hickory. His exit proved to be even more spectacular than his arrival, but his story reveals a remarkable period in the development of Hickory, one that sets the stage for growth and ingenuity.
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Since 2017, Redhawk Publications at Catawba Valley Community College has been proud to bring distinctive voices and original books to life, with more than 200 titles published so far. We are one of only a handful of community colleges in the United States with a literary press. To learn more about Redhawk, our submission guidelines, local literary services, or writing workshops, feel free to contact Patty Thompson at pthompson994@cvcc.edu.
Books are available for purchase through our website and directly from our authors at book events. We encourage readers to support authors and small presses by buying directly whenever possible.