Hiddenite Center Hosts A Steak Dinner Fundraiser, Sat., April 1
Hiddenite , NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will host its first Steak Dinner...
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Downtown Statesville Spring Art Crawl, Friday, March 31
Statesville, NC – Join Downtown Statesville for our annual spring Art Crawl on March 31 from...
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March Madness
As I write this, there are 64 teams remaining in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament that started...
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What Is US?
HCSAWWT P.S.A. (public service announcement) Why use an acronym, then spell it out? Because most...
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Hickory NAACP Invites Youth To Vision Board Party On March 25
Hickory – The Hickory Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored...
Read MoreHartzell UMC Features Women’s Day Speaker On Sunday, 3/19
Hickory – On Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM, Hartzell Memorial United Methodist Church will receive its annual Women’s Day message from Rev. Sharon Gray of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Catawba, NC. She has faithfully...
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A Woman For The Ages
Last week, John Rutherford, Jr. and the college he endowed in eastern Burke County was the...
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11th Annual Long View Lions Club Chili Cook-Off, Sat., April 1
Hickory – Do you think your chili is among the best in town? Why not put your chili recipe...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
Now in Theaters: Scream VI (not screened) The latest entry in the horror franchise that...
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Newton’s Spring Cemetery Clean-Up To Begin March 25
Newton, NC – Newton’s spring cemetery clean-up is scheduled Saturday, March 25, through...
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Maine Motorists Appeal To Keep Naughty Vanity License Plates
Augusta, ME (AP) – A Maine vegan whose custom license plate contains the word “tofu” is one...
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82-Year-Old Charged With Sale Of Fake Michael Jordan Cards
New York (AP) – An 82-year-old Colorado man was charged Wednesday with selling and trading...
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‘Cocaine Cat’ Escaped Owner, Will Now Live At Cincinnati Zoo
Cincinnati, OH (AP) – An African serval cat that was found with cocaine in its system after...
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How Coconuts Protect The Jersey Shore, Other Eroding Coasts
Neptune, N.J. (AP) – Coastal communities around the world are adding a tropical twist to...
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BCUMC Preschool Celebrates 50 Years On Sunday, March 26
Lincolnton, NC – What were you doing fifty years ago? Not many preschool children, and their...
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Catawba Valley Pottery & Antiques Festival, Mar. 24 & 25
Hickory – The Historical Association of Catawba County and the North Carolina Pottery Center are...
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Theatre Guild To Host Beer Tasting And Tutorial, March 21
Hickory – Since 2006, crowds have gathered a fun and lively evening every spring, when the...
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City Of Hickory To Host Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, 4/1
Hickory – The Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department will host the 36th annual...
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Series Of Local Food Cooking Classes, Starting April 19
Newton, NC – NC Cooperative offers a series of Local Food Cooking Classes. Learn fun and...
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Town Of Valdese Hosts Lucky Leprechaun Hunt, March 17
Valdese, NC – The leprechauns will soon take over Downtown Valdese once again in the spirit of St....
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Charles White: A Little Higher Opens At HMA, March 18
Hickory – Hickory Museum of Art’s newest exhibition, Charles White: A Little Higher will examine...
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Native Perennial Plant Talk And Plant Swap At Library, March 25
Hickory – Join us in The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Saturday, March...
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The Play That Goes Wrong Opens This Weekend At HCT
Hickory – The smash hit comedy, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, will begin its nine performance...
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VayaHealth’s Hoarding And Anxiety Training Sessions, 3/16
Hickory – Join the staff of VayaHealth at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Thursday, March...
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Hickory NAACP Features Community Advocate, March 12
Hickory – The Hickory Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored...
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Caroline Cottom To Be Featured At Poetry Hickory, March 14
Hickory – Caroline Cottom, author of “Asylum,” will be the featured reader at Poetry Hickory...
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Hickory To Sell Mulch And Leaf Compost, Begins 3/10 & 3/11
Hickory – Just in time for spring, the City of Hickory will soon begin its sales of mulch and leaf...
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Four Actors Reunite For The Play That Goes Wrong At HCT
Hickory – THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, opening on March 17 at the Hickory Community Theatre, is...
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Card Making Workshop At The Hiddenite Center, March 25
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Center is excited to announce an upcoming card making...
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CVCC Workforce Solutions Hosts Teen Job Fair, Tuesday, Mar. 28
Hickory – Are you a teenager looking for part-time or summer employment? Are you graduating...
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Library’s Senior Bingo And Name That Tune, 3/13 & 3/20
Hickory – Patrick Beaver Library announces upcoming senior citizen programs. Mark your...
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TEDxHickory Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary, Saturday, April 22
Hickory, NC – TEDxHickory is thrilled to announce its 10 Year Anniversary celebration,...
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Change Your Clock & Batteries On Daylight Savings March 12
Hickory – Is your smoke alarm working? On March 12 the spring time change will occur and...
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Everything Free Community Outreach Event, Sat., March 11
Hickory – Exodus Homes and Exodus Missionary Outreach United Church of Christ will host an...
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Catawba Co. Lions Club Hosts Port-A-Pit Fundraiser, March10
Newton, NC – The Catawba Lions Clubs are sponsoring a Port-A-Pit Chicken Fund Raiser on...
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ACC Tournament Action
It has been years since a team from the Carolinas are not expected to win the ACC Tournament that...
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School Bus Stop Ahead
As a general rule, this column rarely focuses on current news events, especially local ones. The...
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The Town Of Excelsior By Another Name
Just down Interstate 40, exit 113 delivers you to what was one time the community/town of...
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New To Theaters And Disc
Now in Theaters: One Fine Morning (***) Lea Seydoux is a single mother finding herself drawn into...
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Pitchcom Volume Gives Away Minnesota Twins Pitch Calls
St. Petersburg, FL (AP) – This was a different kind of pitch tipping when Minnesota...
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Thar She Blows! Canadian Woman Wins Conch Contest
Key West, FL – A Canadian woman and a pediatric cardiologist from Georgia won the men’s and...
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German Ice Cream Parlor Offers Cricket-Flavored Scoops
Berlin (AP) – A German ice cream parlor has expanded its menu with a skin-crawling offering:...
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Amtrak To Go Alcohol Free Through State Of New Hampshire
Portland, ME (AP) – Riders on an Amtrak train that runs from Maine to Boston will soon have...
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Open Door Book Club To Discuss Game Changers As Part Of North Carolina Reads, 3/22
Hickory – Patrick Beaver Memorial Library’s Open Door Book Club is hosting a North Carolina...
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Nations Reach Accord To Protect Marine Life On High Seas
Washington (AP) – For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty...
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Can’t Take Statins? New Pill Cuts Cholesterol And Heart Attacks
(AP) Drugs known as statins are the first-choice treatment for high cholesterol but millions of...
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Library’s Expressive Arts Storytime At HMA, March – May
Hickory – Is your child ready for a storytime like no other? In celebration of the Charles...
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Obstacle Or Opportunity: Pathway To Genealogy Treasures, At Library, March 28
Hickory – Join genealogist Rhonda Roederer at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, Tuesday, March...
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Hickory Crawdads Free Event, Spring Fling, Saturday, March 18
Hickory – The Crawdads’ annual Spring Fling event, presented by Lonnie Shook CPA, is set for...
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An Evening With Ross Carter, At The HUB Station, March 13
Hudson, NC – The Town of Hudson and HUB Station present the delightful musical comedy,...
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Upcoming Programs At Patrick Beaver Library, 3/8 & 3/20
Hickory – The Patrick Beaver Memorial Library announces a few upcoming programs at the...
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Two Self Defense Classes For Senior Citizens On March 17
Hickory – West Hickory Senior Center announces a new 6pm Self Defense class. Come learn how...
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American Legion Post Holds Annual Car & Truck Show, 4/15
Newton, NC – Auto enthusiasts will again have a chance to show off their beloved vehicles when...
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Newcomer Joins HCT For The Play That Goes Wrong, Opens 3/17
Hickory – THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, opening on March 17 at the Hickory Community Theatre, is...
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Joe Mullins And The Radio Ramblers Perform, Valdese, 3/4
Valdese, NC – The 2022-2023 Bluegrass at the Rock season has arrived at the final two performances...
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Pitch Clock Good For The Game
Baseball chatter gets a bit louder when the calendar turns to March. Moreso this year it seems as...
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Elephants In US Zoos? Without Breeding, Future Is Uncertain
Fresno, CA (AP) – Mabu saunters across a grassy field and raises his long, gray trunk to...
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Celebrate Newton’s Upcoming Mural At Yount Park, March 11
Newton, NC – Newton Public Art Commission announces the installation of a new mural by...
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Door Way To.. KNoWhere
It’s been a while back. Back when thrift stores had actual “thrift”, as opposed to “above original...
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Hickory Hikers Club To Meet March 11 At Lakeside Park
Hickory – Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department, and Hickory Public...
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Goodbye To A Great Historian
About a month ago, Catawba County lost one of its most important historians. Matt Bumgarner was...
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Join The Conover Pedestrian Transportation Plan Committee
Conover, NC – The City of Conover is excited to announce the receipt of the NCDOT 2022 Bicycle and...
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Opening Reception For RSAF Exhibition, Sunday, March 5
Valdese, NC – On Friday, March 3, 2023, an exhibition of the works of Renee’ Barnette and...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
Now in Theaters: Creed III (***) Michael B. Jordan returns in the title role as the protégé of...
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Enjoy Timeless Tunes By Wayne DeLoriea For A Great Cause
Hickory – If you walk into a local nightspot and notice couples swaying to tunes made famous...
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Vandalism Suspect Breaks Into California Court, Starts Fire
Santa Maria, CA (AP) – A 31-year-old man who showed up to a California courthouse over the...
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Iowa State University Gets 169 Confiscated Baby Tarantulas
Ames IA (AP) – Baby tarantulas have invaded Iowa State University. The U.S. Fish and...
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Oops! NYC Road Sign Is Spelled ‘Jakie’ Robinson
New York (AP) – New York City’s Department of Transportation swung and missed with a road...
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WV Bill Would Give Tax Credits To Ex-Residents To Move Back
Charleston, WV (AP) – West Virginia’s Senate passed a bill Monday that would give $25,000 in...
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Seniors Morning Out Activities Include Cooking Demonstrations, Crafts, & Wellness Programs
Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in March including...
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What Time Is It On Moon? Europe Pushing For Lunar Time Zone
Cape Canaveral, FL (AP) – With more lunar missions than ever on the horizon, the European...
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E.L.H.S. Wrestling Program Is Holding Its 2nd Annual Raffle Fundraiser On Saturday, March 18
Denver, NC – A unique event is being held March 18, 2023, at 3:00 PM in the new gym at East...
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Better Business Bureau Tip On Meta’s New Subscription Service
Charlotte, NC – On Sunday, Meta founder Mark Zuckerburg announced that the company is...
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Carolina Caring To Hold Virtual Support Group For Caregivers Of Veterans, Every First Tuesday
Conover, NC – Carolina Caring is hosting Walk A Mile With Me, an online support group for...
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HCT Announces Cast For Upcoming Outrageous Comedy, Begins 3/17
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre’s Artistic Director, Eric Seale, has just announced...
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Teen Tech Week At Patrick Beaver Library, March 6 – 11
Hickory – Attention Teens! Join us for Teen Tech Week at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. We...
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Valdese Hosts An Outdoor Adaptive Recreation Day, 3/10
Valdese, NC – The Valdese Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting its first ever...
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Hickory Crawdads Bobblehead & Jersey Giveaways Released
Hickory – The Crawdads are excited to reveal a trio of bobbleheads and themed wearables that...
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MCAC Is Calling For Artists For Transformer Wraps, By March 31
Morganton, NC – Morganton Cultural Arts Commission is looking for artists to submit their...
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HCT Receives Community Grant From Corning Inc. Foundation
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre has been chosen by the Corning Incorporated...
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Library’s Celebration Of National Women’s History Month, Mar. 9
Hickory – Friends of Ridgeview Branch Library and Women’s Resource Center invite the...
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Swing Into Spring Fundraiser Benefiting Children, April 29
Lenoir, NC – Robin’s Nest Children’s Advocacy Center of Caldwell County invites you to...
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What Will Panthers Do At Quarterback?
There are around ten NFL teams looking for a quarterback prior to the 2023 season. One of them is...
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Recognition Program Honoring Black Vietnam Veterans, 2/25
Hickory – A special program honoring black Vietnam veterans will be held on February 25,...
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4 Week Beginner Knitting Series At Beaver Library, Begins 3/8
Hickory – Teens and adults are invited to attend a four-week series that will teach absolute...
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Dodging A Bullet… Without Even Trying
In this day and age it may seem hard to believe but there was a time when kids didn’t spend their...
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A NC Badass
About 50 years ago, the term “bad” came into use as a term meaning something different than...
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Lent At Lunch Series In Hickory, Through March 29
Hickory – The Greater Hickory Ministerial Alliance and the Hickory Area Ministers will host...
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New To Theaters And Disc
Now in Theaters: Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (Not Reviewed) The title characters discover...
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The Annual ACC Chili Cook Off, Thurs., March 9, In Morganton
Morganton, NC – Chilly? Drive on over to the Morganton Community House on Thursday, March...
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How To Keep Your Twitter Account Secure, Without Paying
By Alex Veiga Los Angeles (AP) – Twitter users were greeted early Saturday with an ultimatum...
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Mysterious Object That Shook Texas Likely A Meteorite
By Caitlin O’Kane Texas (AP) – A mysterious object that crashed into Texas last week...
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Dog VS Shark Standoff Thrills Tourists On Bahamas Boat Tour
San Juan, Puerto Rico (AP) – The sight of a massive hammerhead shark was a rare treat for 32...
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Abandoned Alligator Rescued From Brooklyn Lake In NYC
New York (AP) – It’s no urban legend: An alligator was found in a chilly New York City lake...
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Young Artists And Authors Showcase (YAAS) International Competition, Submit By April 2
Hickory – The Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS) is an annual competition that...
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Fowl-Free: McDonald’s Debuts Plant-Based McNuggets
(AP) – McDonald’s McNuggets are going fowl-free. The Chicago-based fast food giant is...
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Lonely Humpback Whales Wail Less As Population Grows
Washington (AP) – Those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of...
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Rescue Ranch To Host Garage Sale On March 4, Requesting Donations
Statesville, NC – Rescue Ranch is revitalizing one of its popular fundraisers and making a few...
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Powerful Play, Cadillac Crew, Continues This Weekend At HCT
Hickory – The powerful, and sometimes humorous drama, CADILLAC CREW is entering the second...
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Nominations For CRC’s Human Relations Awards Due March 31
Hickory – The City of Hickory Community Relations Council (CRC) is currently accepting...
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Fossil Fair At Schiele Museum, This Saturday, Feb. 25
Gastonia, NC – Travel back in time at the Fossil Fair at The Schiele Museum on Saturday,...
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HMF Presents We Will Rock You At Drendel Aud., March 4
Hickory – The Hickory Music Factory will present We Will Rock You, formerly known as the...
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Study Hints Healthier School Lunch Can Reduce Obesity
(AP) A 2010 federal law that boosted nutrition standards for school meals may have begun to help...
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Tiny California Mouse Wins Guinness Award For Longevity
San Diego, CA (AP) — A tiny California mouse now has a big title after winning a Guinness World...
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Debit Card Left During Florida Robbery Leads To Arrest
Palm Coast, FL (AP) – Crime might not pay, but authorities say a criminal tried to....
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Chick-Fil-A Tests Its First Plant-Based Sandwich
(AP) Chick-fil-A is jumping on the plant-based bandwagon. The Atlanta chain said Thursday that...
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Police Find 3.5 Tons Of Cocaine In Pacific Ocean
Wellington, New Zealand (AP) – New Zealand police said Wednesday they found more than 3 tons...
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Local Pilot To Receive Prestigious Award On Tues., February 21
Hickory – On Tuesday, February 21st, local pilot and airplane builder Jim Woolf will be...
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Entries For National Library Week Bookmark Contest Due 3/15
Hickory – The Friends of Hickory Public Library are sponsoring our annual bookmark contest...
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The Cat In The Hat Is Visiting Ridgeview Branch Library, 3/7
Hickory – From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally...
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Cooking Classes At Beaver Memorial Library, Starting 2/18
Hickory – The Hickory Public Library is pleased to announce our new Book to Table : Food for...
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Register For Teen Painting Party At Hiddenite Center, Feb. 25
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is excited to announce a painting...
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LRU’s Advanced Studio Practices Exhibition At FCA, Through 3/4
Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University Visual Art Program is proud to announce the exhibition of...
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Lake Hickory Short Track Mountain Bike Series In March
Hickory – The Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department, in partnership with North...
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Cadillac Crew Opens This Weekend At HCT, February 17
Hickory – This weekend is the opening of CADILLAC CREW, the second play in the Hickory...
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Register Now For Statesville’s ShamRock & Run 5K, March 18
Statesville, NC – The Inaugural ShamRock & Run 5K takes place in beautiful and historic...
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Community Appearance Commission Recognizes 2022 Beautification Award Winners
Hickory – The Community Appearance Commission recognized six recipients of the 2022 Beautification...
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Hickory Con Comes To Metro Convention Center, Sat., Feb. 18
Hickory – Hickory Comic Con is coming to the The Hickory Metro Convention Center on February...
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An Evening of Classical Music Benefit Concert, Feb. 18
Taylorsville, NC – Studio3 will present “An Evening of Classical Music,” a one-of-a-kind and...
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Discover Burke Trails Day Saturday, March 11, 12-5PM
Burke County, NC – Discover Burke County presents the “Discover Burke Trails Day” on...
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Sid Commentary
I fully intended to devote this column to review the Super Bowl that the Kansas City Chiefs won...
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Register For The 2023 Unifour Senior Games, By March 17
Hickory – Registration is now underway for the 2023 Unifour Senior Games at www.ncseniorgames.org....
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Hickory Elks, Making A Difference In The Community
Hickory – On January 27th, the Hickory Elks volunteered with Partners Health Management, the...
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Scenarios… Super Powered Situations
*Scenario /sɘ’nēreo/ noun; a postulated sequence or development of events. A scenario is...
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Charlotte’s Web Opens This Weekend At The Green Room
Newton, NC – The Green Room Community Theatre will present a live stage adaptation of the...
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David Walker’s Appeal
One of the most important authors to come from North Carolina is David Walker. Who is that? you...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
Now in Theaters: Knock at the Cabin (not screened) is M. Night Shyamalan’s adaptation of the 2018...
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Amazon Unit Zoox Tests Robotaxi On California City’s Streets
New York (AP) — Zoox, a self-driving vehicle company owned by Amazon, says it has successfully...
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Super Bowl Preview
Super Bowl 57 will give us what a Super Bowl is supposed to give us – the best two teams in...
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CLASS, A Local Beer Society, Celebrates 22 Years On Feb. 14
Hickory – Founded in 2001 by a local group of like-minded individuals, CLASS is alive and...
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Local Actor Returns To HCT For Role In Cadillac Crew
Hickory – CADILLAC CREW, by Tori Sampson, takes place in the Richmond branch of the Virginia...
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Choking On What’s “In The Air”
“There’s nothing you can know that isn’t known. Nothing you can see that isn’t shown. There’s...
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Waldensian Trail Of Faith Opens 2023 Season On March 1
Valdese, NC – The Waldensian Trail of Faith in Valdese will open for the 2023 season beginning...
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Sleep No More, Murphey’s In Town
Ever heard North Carolina called the Rip Van Winkle state? Know why? Know who Rip Van Winkle was?...
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Films New To Disc
New to Disc: Lightyear Entertainment: The Return of the Swamp Thing (1989) Jim Wynorski’s follow...
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Here’s Why This Year’s Super Bowl Beer Ads Go Beyond Bud
New York (AP) – A bevy of booze brands will be in the Super Bowl ad lineup this year, now...
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Choosing Safe Valentine’s Flowers & Plants For Pet Parents
(AP) – If you’re sending your sweetheart cut flowers or a potted plant for Valentine’s Day,...
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Blood-Flavored Ice Helps Zoo Animals Beat Rio’s Heat
Rio De Janeiro (AP) – Rio de Janeiro’s brutal summer heat has reached 50 degrees Celsius...
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Funeral Home Finds Woman Breathing After Declared Dead
Miller Place, NY (AP) – An 82-year-old woman was pronounced dead at a New York nursing home...
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Man Says 6 Yr Old Son Ordered $1K In Food From Grubhub
Chesterfield Township, MI (AP) – A Michigan man says he was left with a $1,000 bill after...
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Submit Your Poems To The 2023 NC State Poetry Contest, By 3/1
Raleigh, NC – The annual NC State Poetry Contest is a free literary competition open to all...
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Not Your Mama’s Bingo Is Coming Back To Hickory, 4/15
Hickory – The Return of Queenie Gabor and Her Legendary Queens of the Lazy Susan are coming...
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SBC’s Selling On Shopify, 2/14
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Small Business Center will host a...
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African American Art & History Exhibit By Phyllis Bailey At The Hiddenite Center, Through 2/25
Hiddenite, NC – In recognizing and celebrating Black History Month, the Hiddenite Arts &...
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Grandfather Mountain Now Hosting Hugh Morton Traveling Photo Exhibition, Through May
Linville, NC – Grandfather Mountain is proud to announce that it is hosting the Hugh Morton...
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Call For Artists & Buskers For Downtown Hickory’s Third Annual City Walk Stroll, By March 31
Hickory – The Hickory Downtown Development Association is seeking artists and buskers...
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FCA Is Accepting Submissions For Reflections Competition, Submit Work February 23 & 25
Hickory – Full Circle Arts is inviting artists to enter their work in its photography...
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Have Your Sweetheart Serenaded By Caldwell Men’s Chorus At McCreary Rec., Feb. 14
Hudson, NC – The Caldwell Men’s Chorus has reconvened for the spring semester, with the free...
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Call For Vendors And Artists For Rockyfest, Saturday, April 22
Hiddenite, NC – There is still a limited number of space available for artists and vendors...
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Hickory Police Dept.’s Polar Plunge For Special Olympics Of North Carolina, February 18
Hickory – The Hickory Police Department Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, February...
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Library Invites You To Celebrate Black History Month In February
Hickory – February is Black History Month, which is an annual celebration of achievements by...
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Tickets Go On Sale Feb. 13 For Hudson Spring Dinner Theatre’s Musical Madame Buttermilk
Hudson, NC – Tickets go on sale on Monday, February 13th for the Hudson Spring Dinner...
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Advance Care Planning & Advance Directives Workshop, Feb. 20
Newton, NC – Carolina Caring is pleased to provide an upcoming workshop for Advance Care...
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Patrick Beaver Library’s Upcoming February Events
Songwriting Workshop – Patrick Beaver Memorial Library On Saturday, February 25 at 10 a.m., Andrew...
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HCT Welcomes New Actors For New Drama, Cadillac Crew
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre is welcoming three new actors for its upcoming...
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Charlotte’s Web Tickets Go On Sale Friday, February 3
Newton, NC – Get your tickets to see our next production on Friday, February 3rd. EB White’s...
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Seniors Morning Out Activities, February
Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in February...
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Hickory Public Library Participates In NC Reads, A Statewide Book Club
Hickory – Hickory Public Library is pleased to participate in North Carolina Reads, North...
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Ironwood Estate Orchids Holds Open House, Feb. 4 – Feb. 14
Hickory – The public is invited to Ironwood Estate Orchids for an Open House and Sale at the...
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HDDA Hosts Valentines From The Heart Of Hickory, February 11
Hickory – The Hickory Downtown Development Association is hosting a special Valentine event!...
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Intro To Immigration Law For Paralegals, Tues., February 14
Hickory -The Catawba Valley Paralegal Association (CVPA) will be hosting a seminar entitled Intro...
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Award Winning Publisher Headlines Poetry Hickory, 2/14
Hickory – Few people have been more important to the NC poetry world over the past 30 years...
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Mahomes Legacy Continues To Grow
Already recognized as the NFL’s best quarterback, Patrick Mahomes added to his legendary status in...
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Darin & Brooke Aldridge Take The Stage At The Old Rock School, Saturday, February 4
Valdese, NC- The 2022-2023 Bluegrass at the Rock season plays on as dynamic duo, Darin &...
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Ritual Of Hiatus
“Step one, you say, We need to talk. He walks, you say, Sit down, it’s just a talk. He smiles...
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Move Over Boys, New Pirate in Town
If you think the rough and rowdy world of marauding is exclusively man’s work, sign up for...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
Now in Theaters: Living (***) Akira Kurosawa’s classic film from the the 1950s, Ikiru, gets a...
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Bring Back Dodo? Ambitious Plan Draws Investors And Critics
Washington (AP) – The dodo bird isn’t coming back anytime soon. Nor is the woolly mammoth....
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Brother VS Brother: Kelces Prepare For Super Bowl Showdown
Kansas City, MO (AP) – Donna Kelce is going to have to pull out that now-familiar custom...
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Firefighters Put Out Flaming Breakfast At Their Own Station
Flowery Branch, GA (AP) – The smoke was coming from inside the fire station. Firefighters in...
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Fully Clothed Bathing Burglar Found In Seattle Bathroom
Seattle (AP) – A man suspected of breaking into a Seattle home has refused to come clean...
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29-Year-Old Posed As Teen To Enroll In High School
New Brunswick, NJ (AP) – A 29-year-old woman used false documents to enroll as a New Jersey...
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World Champ Says Rubik’s Cube And Violin Go Hand In Hand
Ann Arbor, MI (AP) – A University of Michigan student is one of the world’s foremost...
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Random Fandom: Pokémon, At Beaver Library, Starting Feb. 20
Hickory – Get ready to embrace geek culture at the library in Random Fandom, a series of...
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Sweet Hart Pioneer Dinner On Saturday, February 18, 5 – 9 PM
Vale, NC – Join us for a Sweet Hart Pioneer Dinner. A one-of-a-kind dinner experience! Using...
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Catawba Valley Parkinson’s Support Group Resumes Feb. 12
Hickory – Like many organizations during the COVID pandemic, the Catawba Valley Parkinson’s...
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Understanding Alzheimer’s And Other Dementia’s Program, 2/9
Newton, NC – Please join ACAP of HIckory on Febraury 9 at 5:30pm, for Not All Memory...
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App State University Art Exhibit At Hiddenite Center, Through Feb.
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center’s Lucas Mansion Gallery will...
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NFL’s Final Four
Championship weekend within the NFL is taking place with the AFC and the NFC titles at stake along...
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The Empty Table
DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts and opinions contained within this article are those of the writer...
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Pirate Wanted: Some Fame Required
Last week, the Gentleman Pirate Stede Bonnet walked across these pages, introducing himself as an...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
New to Theaters: Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb (*** ½) The 50...
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Promising Gene Therapy Delivers Treatment Directly To Brain
(AP) – When Rylae-Ann Poulin was a year old, she didn’t crawl or babble like other kids her...
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Smash Hit Musical Rock Of Ages Is Back This Weekend At HCT
Hickory – Audiences are raving over the 80’s rock musical ROCK OF AGES at the Hickory...
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Increasing Fine For Left Lane Slowpokes Gets Quick Traction
Columbia, SC (AP) – A bill allowing police to charge a bigger fine for people driving slow...
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Local Barbershop Quartet To Perform Singing Valentines
Hickory – Easy Pieces barbershop quartet singer Bill Jones announced that the quartet will...
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