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Registrations Open For Hickory’s Youth Volleyball And Lacrosse
Hickory – Registration is now underway for the City of Hickory’s Youth Volleyball and Lacrosse...
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Finding Comfort & Connection: Supporting Grief And Healing In The Holiday Season
Newton, NC – The holiday season is a time of warmth, joy, and togetherness with those we...
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Catawba County Branch NAACP Announces Plans For 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Festivities On January 20
Newton, NC – The Catawba County Branch NAACP announces plans for its Jan. 20, 2025, Martin Luther...
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Hartzell Memorial & McQueen Chapel UMC Announce Special Christmas Eve Service, 12/24
Hickory – At 4pm On Tuesday, December 24, 2024, Hartzell Memorial and McQueen Chapel United...
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Man Keeps Overdue Baseball Book For 50 Years
Detroit (AP) — Fifty years later, a man who grew up in suburban Detroit tried to return a very...
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Mysterious Googly Eyes Go Viral After Appearing On Public Art In Oregon
Portland, OR (AP) — Googly eyes have been appearing on sculptures around the central Oregon city...
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Better Business Bureau’s Guide To Gift Cards For Christmas
Charlotte, NC – Gift cards are a popular and convenient gift-giving option, but they are...
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Register For The Green Room’s Creative Works Classes
Newton, NC – Don’t miss out—enroll in The Green Room’s Creative Works classes now! We have...
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Twas the Night Before… Inflation
Twas the night before Christmas, when at the Saw Farm. Not a creature was stirring… except for…...
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College Football Playoff Action
The first round of the 12 team College Football Playoff begins Friday. There are a number...
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Valdese’s Trail of Lights Open Through Christmas Eve
Valdese, NC – Valdese’s The Trail of Lights will be open 6-9 pm daily through Dec. 24. The...
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New To Steaming & On Disc
New to Streaming: Yacht Rock: The Documentary (***) Fans of 70s/80s classic rock are sure...
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Popular Actor Takes On A New Role At HCT This January
Hickory – Robert “Tatum” Terry, the award-winning co-star of Kinky Boots, is taking on a new...
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It’s The Gift You Give Your Loved Ones… Advance Care Planning Workshops, Jan. 9
Caldwell County, NC – Advance care planning is called by some, “the greatest gift that...
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2024 In Pop Culture: In A Bruising Year, We Sought Out Fantasy, Escapism And Cute Little Animals
New York (AP) — I’ll get you, my pretty! And your little pygmy hippo, too! Forgive us the...
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The Patron Saint Of Hickory, Part 1
This is a very simple story about a man who was born on Christmas Day. No, not that one,...
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City Of Hickory Holiday Office And Facility Closings
Hickory – In observance of the Christmas holiday, City of Hickory offices will be closed...
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Full Circle Arts Presents Two New Exhibitions
Hickory – Full Circle Arts presents two new exhibitions. The first is the Full Circle Arts...
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Only 12 Shopping Days Till…
Holy shite! We are literally down to the 12 Days of Christmas! Hope you’ve already obtained and...
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USDA Bans School Lunch Fees For Low-Income Families
By ADRIANA MORGA and CORA LEWIS New York (AP) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture...
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Found Around Town
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Lantern Light Tours At Hart Square Village, Dec. 12
Vale, NC – Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Hart Square Village at Christmastime....
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Castle Of Cans Food Drive Collects More Than 4 Tons Of Food In 2024
Hickory – In its 26th year, the community and schools came together again to support the...
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More Than 3,000 Fake Gibson Guitars Seized At LA Port
Los Angeles (AP) – More than 3,000 fake Gibson electric guitars shipped from Asia were...
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American Pickers To Film In North Carolina In February
The American Pickers are excited to return to North Carolina! They plan to film episodes of The...
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Hickory Choral Society Christmas Concerts, 12/13-12/15
Hickory – The Hickory Choral Society transforms lives through performance, support of music...
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Oldest-Known Wild Bird Lays An Egg In Hawaii At Age 74
Hawaii (AP) – The oldest known wild bird in the world has laid an egg at the ripe age of...
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Pictures With Santa At Hickory’s Highland Rec., 12/14
Hickory – Kids and families are invited to Highland Recreation Center on Saturday, December...
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Philadelphians Channel Their Inner Italian Stallion At RockyFest
Philadelphia (AP) – Couples who look awkward on skates – and on dates – can celebrate...
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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas Hits The Stage, Dec. 14 & 15
Hickory – Get ready for a delightful holiday experience as Ken Ludwig’s Christmas comedy,...
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Fun-Filled Holiday Season in Store For Valdese
Valdese, NC – Trail of Lights: The Trail of Lights will be open 6-9 pm daily from the...
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Victorian Christmas At Harper House, Saturday, Dec. 14
Hickory – On Saturday, December 14, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, step back in time and...
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College Football Playoff Preview
Over the past few decades I have previewed the College Football Playoffs. Year after year,...
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Eight Week Writing Workshops At CVCC Start In January
Hickory, NC – Redhawk Publications is excited to announce two enriching writing workshops for the...
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New To Steaming & On Disc
New to Streaming: We Live in Time (***) Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh are a couple...
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Hickory’s Winter Break Camp At Highland Rec., Jan. 3
Hickory – Kids are invited to make some new memories this Winter Break at a special Winter...
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What Are The Benefits Of Weighted Blankets? Here’s What The Science Says
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN New York (AP) – Rhonda James was skeptical when her husband ordered...
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Nathan’s Favorite Christmas Concert, Monday, Dec. 16
Hickory – Jackie and Allen Finley are producing their 17th Anniversary Christmas Concert,...
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Annual Home For Christmas Concert, Dec. 13 & 14
Hudson, NC – The 12th Annual Home for Christmas Concert will take place at the HUB Station,...
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Christmas At Chimney Rock: Event For Region Devastated By Hurricane Helene, 12/14
Chimney Rock, NC – A unique collaboration of nonprofits, private organizations and faith-based...
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A Century-Old Christmas Present For Hickory
December 17, 1924. The biggest thing that had ever happened to Hickory came that day. Folks...
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Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, Saturday, December 21
Hickory – A beloved holiday tradition is returning to Hickory and the Unifour area for its...
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The Lost Song Of Hickory
The remnants are there. If you stand in downtown Hickory and looked around, you recognize...
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In Theaters, Steaming & On Disc
Now in Theaters: Wicked – The adaptation of the long running and beloved Broadway...
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Experience Christmas At Hart Square Village, Dec. 7 & 8
Vale, NC – Hart Square Foundation will welcome visitors to Christmas in the Village on...
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Cookies And Carols: A Festive Event For Children, Dec. 7
Hickory – Are you looking for a fun and festive event to kick off the holiday season with...
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CVIC, An Interfaith Group, To Focus On Religious Freedom This Human Rights Day, Dec.10
Hickory – In cooperation with the Multicultural Office of Lenoir Rhyne University, the...
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Friends Of The Hickory Public Library Book Sale, 12/6 & 12/7
Hickory – Friends of the Hickory Public Library announce their Big Book Sale on...
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One-Man Show, A Christmas Carol, Opens Today In Newton
Newton, NC – The Green Room Community Theatre is thrilled to bring Charles Dickens’ holiday...
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Hickory NAACP To Hold 2024 Annual Meeting, Dec. 8
Hickory – On Sunday December 8, 2024, the Hickory National Association for the Advancement...
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The Hottest Ticket In Town! Don’t Miss Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
Hickory – Following an opening weekend that saw near-capacity crowds and rave...
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The Musical, Miracle On 34th Street, Opens In Valdese, 12/6
Valdese, NC – Old Colony Players in Valdese announce performances for Miracle on 34th...
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The World’s Oldest Man Has Died In England At 112
London (AP) — For nearly nine months, John Alfred Tinniswood held the title of world’s oldest man,...
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What Makes Walking So Great For Your Health And What Else You Need To Do
By LAURA UNGAR Louisville, KY (AP) – Janet Rapp strode briskly down a paved path through...
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Seniors Morning Out Activities Include Crafts, Cooking & Music
Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in December...
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HSCC Paws & Claus, Dec. 13
Hickory – Join us for a festive, family-friendly event at Humane Society of Catawba County...
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BBB Advises How To Avoid Job Scams This Holiday Season
Retailers and shippers traditionally hire seasonal workers to fulfill holiday shoppers’ demands,...
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‘It’s A Bird! It’s A Plane!’ In Alaska, It’s Both, With A Pilot Tossing Turkeys To Homes
Anchorage, Alaska (AP) — In the remotest reaches of Alaska, there’s no relying on DoorDash to have...
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Cookies With Santa, Dec. 6
Hickory – We Rock the Spectrum Hickory (the area’s only sensory friendly indoor gym for kids...
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Bethlehem Christmas Drive-Thru, December 13-15
Bethlehem, NC – The Bethlehem Star Lighting is not the only activity during December in the...
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Checking In On LeBron
As LeBron James nears the age of 40 years old, he is currently in the midst of lowest...
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Recycle Used Cooking Oil This Holiday Season
Catawba County, NC – As you prepare to fry this year’s Thanksgiving turkey, Catawba County...
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Downtown Hickory Cookie Crawl, Saturday, Dec. 7
Hickory – Hickory Downtown Development Association is hosting the Fifth Annual Downtown...
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Lane Closures On Old Lenoir Road For OLLE Art Walk
Hickory – As part of OLLE Art Walk construction, Old Lenoir Road was reduced to two lanes on...
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Hickory Community Theatre Opens Charlie And The Chocolate Factory This Weekend
Hickory – The doors to a world of pure imagination will swing open this weekend as the...
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Last Chance To See Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
Newton, NC – Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Matilda the Musical at The...
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Jim Armstrong Subaru’s Share The Love Event
Hickory – Jim Armstrong Subaru generously selected Meals on Wheels of Catawba County as...
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77th Annual Alexander County Christmas Parade, Dec. 7
Taylorsville, NC – The Alexander County Christmas Parade Committee has selected Mrs. Brenda...
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New To Medicare Seminar At The Newton Library, Dec. 9
Newton, NC – Are you, a friend, or a loved one turning 65? It is very important for everyone...
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Call For Artists For The Creating In 3-Dimensions Competition And Exhibition In January
Hickory – Full Circle Arts (FCA) invites regional artists to enter the competition, Creating in...
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Thanksgiving In Hickory A Hundred Years Ago
Tradition keeps the changes of time to a minimum. Some things become set and though...
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Downtown Morganton’s Holiday Schedule Of Events
Morganton, NC – Downtown Morganton has an active community engaged in offering community...
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2024 Bethlehem Star Lighting Planned For December 7
Bethlehem, NC – The 48th annual Bethlehem Star Lighting is scheduled for Saturday, December...
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Studio3 Christmas Celebration Concert, December 14
Taylorsville NC – The very popular Studio3 Christmas Celebration Concert will be presented...
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City Of Hickory Recognizes 2024 Business. Well Crafted. Award Winners
Hickory – In conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week (Nov. 18-24), the City of Hickory...
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Which Health Insurance Plan May Be Right For You?
By TOM MURPHY (AP) Everyone likes a good deal, and health insurance bargains abound this time of...
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A Georgia City Will Blow Up An Old Hotel To Greet 2025
Macon, GA (AP) – One Georgia city will welcome 2025 with a larger-than-average bang. The...
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Let’s Take A Look At This
In case you missed it, College Football will have a 12-team playoff to crown a national champion....
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THANKGIVEN Circa 1621
So…have you been thankful? Well, you’d best get on with it, we’re down to grateful ground zero...
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Lincolnton Christmas Parade And Tree Lighting, Dec. 1
Lincolnton, NC – It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! And the best Christmas Parade in...
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Taylor Swift Laser Night At CSC On Friday, December 13
Hickory – Catawba Science Center is going “Back to December” as they celebrate Taylor...
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First Emperor Penguin Known To Reach Australia
Melbourne, Australia (AP) – An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic...
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Movie Review: Netflix’s Joy
By MARK KENNEDY (AP) Note: Adam will be back next week! Joy (3.5 out of 4 stars) – Toward...
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AMOREM Offers Coping With The Holidays In December
Valdese, NC – The holiday season can be emotionally stressful when you are coping with the...
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ALFA’s Red Ribbon Gala will be held on December 8th
Hickory – The ALFA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the honoree for the 2024...
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A Victorian Christmas Open House, On Thursday, Dec. 5
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center welcomes the holiday season with a...
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Arts Culture Catawba Hosts Jingle Bell BASH, Monday, 12/9
Hickory – Tickets are now on sale for the Jingle Bell BASH (Benefitting Arts, Science and...
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New In Theaters & On Disc
Now in Theaters: Anora (***) The latest film from acclaimed filmmaker Sean Baker (The Florida...
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Lakers’ Dalton Knecht Breaks 3-Pointer Record
By GREG BEACHAM Los Angeles (AP) – Dalton Knecht could only shrug when he buried his...
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Rescue Ranch To Host Several Winter Animal Education Events For Families
Statesville, NC – As 2024 wraps up in less than two months, Rescue Ranch has several events taking...
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Experience Christmas At Hart Square Village, Dec. 7 & 8
Vale, NC – Hart Square Foundation will welcome visitors to Christmas in the Village on...
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Morganton’s Winter Carnival & Lighting Of Downtown, Nov. 23
Morganton, NC – Get ready to kick off the holiday season in Morganton with a magical day...
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Carolina Christmas Show At Old Rock School, 12/20 – 12/22
Valdese, NC – The Carolina Christmas Show is a spectacular, Broadway-style holiday...
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PILGRIMAGE
Disclaimer: Before we carve into this week’s serving of insanity, an unbidden forwarding is in...
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Shelter Faces Enor-Mouse Problem After Man Surrenders Nearly 1,000 Rodents
Stratham, NH (AP) — A group of mice is called a nest, but what do you call 1,000 of them in one...
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Valdese Christmas Parade To Honor Planning Director Larry Johnson As Grand Marshal
Valdese, NC- After 45 years of service in the Valdese Planning Department, beloved former...
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Come Home For The Holidays In Hendersonville
Hendersonville, NC – In a season known for giving presents, the biggest gift visitors can offer...
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Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, Fri., Nov. 22
Hickory – The City of Hickory will host its annual holiday season kickoff event, the Lowes...
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How A Viral, Duct-Taped Banana Is Worth $1 Million
New York (AP) – Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than...
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Studio3 Chorale Annual Free Christmas Concert, 12/8
Taylorsville, NC – This highly anticipated concert is moving to a new location. This year...
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Annual Home For Christmas Concert, December 13 & 14
Hudson, NC – Wind & Woods Productions presents the 12th Annual Home for Christmas...
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The Slick-Em-Backs
What do these seven men have in common? Well, believe it or not, they all come from Hickory. They...
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Winner Of Jeremy Allen White Lookalike Contest Crowned
Chicago (AP) — “The Bear” has a mirror image. More than 50 contestants turned out Saturday in a...
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Here Are New Guidelines For Preventing Stroke, The Nation’s Fourth Biggest Killer
By KENYA HUNTER (AP) – The majority of strokes could be prevented, according to new...
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Working Well: Seeking The Elusive Work-Life Balance, One Step At A Time
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ New York (AP) — The moment I knew I had to get serious about work-life balance...
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Meet Charlie Bucket And Grandpa Joe From Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre is thrilled to announce the casting of two pivotal...
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The Great Car/Train Mashup
On a cold January afternoon in 1927, a strange machine rolled into downtown Hickory. It looked...
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Movie Review: Gladiator II
By JAKE COYLE (AP) Note: Adam Long will be back next week! Gladiator II (***) Rome...
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Second Annual Hickory Christmas Show, Dec. 7 & 8
Hickory – The Second Annual Hickory Christmas Show, Dec. 7 & 8, at the Hickory Metro...
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Newton, NC — On the evening of Thursday, October 24th, Carolina Caring recognized the seven graduates of its latest Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Training and Job Placement Program. Graduates included Allison Ackley (class...
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William Morgan Stars In One-Man A Christmas Carol
Newton, NC – This holiday season, The Green Room Community Theatre is excited to present an...
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Celebrate The Season With Holidaypalooza In Hickory
Hickory – Celebrate a wonderful season of holiday events in Hickory! Festivities kick off on...
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Commissioner Causey Urges Medicare Beneficiaries To Check Their Options For 2025
Raleigh, NC – Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds Medicare beneficiaries that it’s...
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Tickets On Sale For HMF’s Joy To The World Concert, 12/7
Hickory – Hickory Music Factory is excited to announce a new holiday concert, “Joy to the...
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Connections Clubhouse Annual Pottery Fundraiser, Dec. 7
Newton, NC – The 2024 Connections Pottery Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, December 7th,...
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Grateful Reception
Salutations dear reader. So thankful you took time out of your busy day to share a page’s worth of...
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Giving Thanks: Banner Elk To Reopen For The Holidays
Banner Elk, NC – The Western North Carolina town of Banner Elk, a popular tourist destination...
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2 Adorable Pygmy Hippos Pitted Against Each Other In Cuteness Contest
London (AP) — The Edinburgh Zoo launched a cuteness contest between Haggis, its newborn pygmy...
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Morganton’s Chrissie Dixon Debuts No Jump In My Trunk
Hickory — Redhawk Publications is thrilled to announce the launch of Chrissie Dixon’s debut book,...
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Ruby Slippers From The Wizard Of Oz Are For Sale Nearly 2 Decades After They Were Stolen
Dallas (AP) — A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” is on the auction...
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Living Will, Healthcare Power Of Attorney And Benefits Workshop, Morganton, Nov. 20
Morganton, NC — Advance care planning is a process to help your loved ones know how to speak for...
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No Respect
Week after week the Kansas City Chiefs post wins in the NFL. Nine for nine thus far. Week after...
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Local Award-Winning Author Launches Debut Novel, Filling The Big Empty, Nov. 16
Hickory – Hickory author Rhonda Browning White is launching her debut novel, “Filling the...
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30 Thankful Things
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Everywhere you goooo! Take a look at the five and...
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Barnes & Noble Hickory Participates In Local Holiday Book Drive Through December 12
Hickory – Barnes & Noble Hickory invites customers to give the gift of reading to people in...
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From Alien Apocalypse To Confectionery Chaos – Local Actor Takes On Willy Wonka
Hickory – Hickory Community Theatre is thrilled to announce its latest production, the...
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Veterans Day Celebration At West Hickory Senior Center, 11/11
Hickory – The Catawba Council on Aging will host a Veterans Day Celebration at the West...
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Meals On Wheels Has Urgent Need For Volunteers! Training Scheduled For Wed., Nov. 13
Catawba County, NC – Meals on Wheels of Catawba County has an immediate need for volunteers...
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Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, Fri., Nov. 22
Hickory – The City of Hickory will host its annual holiday season kickoff event, the Lowes...
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Celebration Of Seagrove Potters Show And Studio Tour, November 23 & 24
Seagrove, NC is abuzz with activity as potters get ready for the 17th Annual Celebration of...
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Apple AirPods Pro’s New Hearing Aid Feature
By DEVI SHASTRI (AP) Some Apple AirPods wireless headphones can be used as hearing aids with a...
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It’s A Double Concert Weekend At Western Piedmont Symphony, November 9 & 10
Hickory – Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western...
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Instagram-Famous Squirrel Named Peanut Seized By New York State Authorities
New York (AP) – A New York man who turned a rescued squirrel into a social media star called...
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A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas At Grace Chapel, Dec. 5-7
Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University will host its annual celebration and musical showcase “A...
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Tourists Toss Coins Over A Pool As Rome’s Trevi Fountain Undergoes Maintenance
Rome (AP) — Tourists eager to return to the Eternal City are being forced to toss coins over a...
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Now In Theaters & On Disc
NOW IN THEATERS: Venom: The Last Dance – The third and final installment in the trilogy of...
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Caldwell Men’s Chorus Free Fall Concert, Sat., Nov. 23
Lenoir, NC – November is here, and with it, comes the Caldwell Men’s Chorus Fall Concert. ...
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Living Will, Healthcare Power Of Attorney And Benefits Overview Workshop, Nov. 14
Lenoir, NC — Advance care planning is a process to help your loved ones know how to speak for you...
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An Aggressive City
In 1960, local historian J. Weston Clinard made an insightful observation about his...
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Carolina Caring Celebrates Veterans On November 11
Newton, NC – Carolina Caring invites the community to a heartfelt ceremony honoring all...
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Bills Release Safety Mike Edwards
(AP) – The Buffalo Bills released safety Mike Edwards after failing in a bid...
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Hickory NAACP Discuss National & Branch Elections, 11/13
Hickory – At its November 13 Branch meeting, Hickory NAACP will discuss results of the...
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Neighbors Network’s Open House & Rededication, 11/9
Conover, NC – Neighbors Network, a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing...
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The Savior?
The New York Jets fell to 2-6 last weekend after falling to lowly New England. I think it...
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VWS Presents Bestselling Author Andrew Ayin, Nov. 7
Hickory — The Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series returns for its 36th season and will...
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Disaster Recovery Center Now Open In Catawba County
Raleigh, NC- A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened Monday, Oct. 28 in Conover (Catawba County)...
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At 7’, 9”, Olivier Rioux Is The World’s Tallest Teen And An Intriguing Basketball Project
By MARK LONG GAINESVILLE, FL (AP) — Walking from his apartment to classes and then to the...
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ACAP Presents Today’s Technology: Keeping Loved Ones Safe And Engaged, November 14
Hickory – Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP) of Hickory/Foothills invites you to ...
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Seniors Morning Out Activities For Month Of November
Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in November...
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Last Chance To See HCT’s The Squirrels, This Weekend
Hickory – Following a sold-out second weekend, Hickory Community Theatre (HCT) is excited to...
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London Thieves Made Off With Massive Cheddar Haul
London (AP) — Thieves with a nose for fine cheese have pulled off a massive cheddar ripoff in...
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Tickets For Matilda The Musical Go On Sale, Friday, Nov. 1
Newton, NC – The Green Room Community Theatre announces that tickets for Matilda will go on...
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It’s Halloween. That Means It’s Time For A Bat Beauty Contest
Portland, OR (AP) — Move over, Fat Bear Week. A bat beauty contest is now stepping up to the...
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HCT’s ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas, December 14 & 15
Hickory – Get ready for a festive treat as Hickory Community Theatre brings Ken Ludwig’s...
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The Carolina Style Chorus Performs Saturday, Nov. 9
Conover, NC – The Carolina Style Chorus of Sweet Adelines International will hold its annual...
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The Corner Table’s Candy Tins And Ho! Ho! Hunger! Raffle
Newton, NC – This holiday season, give back to the community while enjoying festive treats and...
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Authentic Unlimited Returns To The Rock, Saturday, Nov. 2
Valdese, NC- Continuing the long awaited return of Bluegrass at the Rock, Authentic Unlimited will...
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New To Steaming & Disc
NEW TO STREAMING: Music by John Williams (*** ½) Director Laurent Bouzereau crafted this lovely...
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Poll Position
Well folks it appears we kinda find ourselves at a bit of a nexus point this week. Last week we...
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Hiddenite Center To Host Event To Benefit Hurricane Relief, 11/8
Hiddenite, NC – The public is invited to attend a Coffee House event on Friday, November...
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ABC’s Of Starting A Small Business On A Limited Budget Online Workshop, Nov. 12
Hickory – Catawba Valley Community College Small Business Center Presents ABC’s of Starting...
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City Of Hickory’s Curbside Leaf Collection Begins On Nov. 11
Hickory – City of Hickory Public Works crews collected more than 8 million pounds of leaves...
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Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries, Nov. 3
Hickory – It is time to change your clock and change your smoke and carbon monoxide alarm...
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Halloween In The Old Days
Halloween has become a big annual event. Just like it was when we were kids and maybe...
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New Website Launched To Help Businesses In WNC
Morganton, NC – A new online resource was launched on Friday, October 18th, designed to help...
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Statesville Pumpkin Festival, Saturday, November 2
Statesville, NC – Mark your calendars for Downtown Statesville’s biggest fall celebration!...
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FCA To Host An Awards Presentation And Reception For The Chasing Shadows Art Competition On October 31
Hickory – Artists, supporters of Full Circle Arts (FCA), and guests will gather on October 31 for...
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Register For Game Night For Those In The Community Who Are Grieving Loss, Fri., Nov. 1
Newton, NC — As part of its ongoing community grief support programming, Carolina Caring will host...
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LRU’s First Friday Lecture, 11/1
Hickory – The final of this semester’s three-part First Friday lecture series at...
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In Theaters, Steaming & On Disc
NOW IN THEATERS: Smile 2 – The sequel to the surprise 2022 hit has arrived to much...
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Hickory Soup Kitchen ACW Pro Wrestling Fundraiser Is On Thursday, October 31
Hickory – Hickory Soup Kitchen ACW Pro Wrestling Fundraiser is on Thursday, October 31, at...
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Hell-o-ween 2024 The GOOD Little Witch
To say she was petite would be an understatement. Maybe 110 pounds (soaking wet) standing at a...
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Greek Man Convicted For Smelling Neighbors Shoes
Thessaloniki, Greece (AP) — A judge in northern Greece on Thursday imposed a suspended one-month...
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Flying Air Taxis Move Closer To US Takeoff With Issuing Of FAA Rule
(AP) Federal regulators gave a strong push to electric-powered air taxis Wednesday by issuing a...
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Legal Structures And Other Business Startup Considerations Virtual Workshop, 10/29
Hickory – Catawba Valley Community College Small Business Center Presents Legal Structures...
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