Boston Police Boat Comes To Rescue Of Stranded Groom
Boston (AP) – Officers with the Boston Police Department’s harbor patrol unit are used to...
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Dog, Missing 2 Months, Found Alive Inside Missouri Cave
(AP) – Jeff Bohnert had all but given up on seeing his poodle-hound mix again after she went...
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Home Delivery Services Available From Public Library To Seniors
Hickory – Did you know that Hickory Public Library makes house calls? As part of its Senior...
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Ridgeview Works Offers Career Services, Every Wednesday
Hickory – Need help with your career search? Ridgeview Works offers free career services...
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Join Open Mic Night At Hickory Music Factory, Sat., August 27
Hickory – Everyone is invited to the Hickory Music Factory’s Open Mic Night, Saturday,...
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Volunteer For Statewide Litter Sweep, September 10 – 24
Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Department of Transportation is looking for volunteers for the...
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COVID Vaccine Made With ‘Traditional’ Technology Available
Hickory – Catawba County Public Health is now offering the Novavax vaccine to individuals who have...
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Explore The Impact Of Cultural Appropriation On August 13th
Hickory – Join Dr. Tiffany Christian, PhD, for a presentation on the aspects and impacts of...
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Take Steps to Fight Hunger At Hunger Walk, Sun., October 16
Newton, NC – The Eastern Catawba County Hunger Walk is a community event designed to raise...
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Johnny Cash & June Carter Tribute Show Benefit, August 26
Newton, NC – The Corner Table, an organization focused on feeding the less fortunate in our...
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Yoga Classes At Hiddenite Arts Starting Tuesday, Sept. 13
Hiddenite, NC – YOGA Classes will begin at the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center’s...
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Alexander Co. Courthouse Park Hosts Free Concert With Shake Down On Friday, August 12th
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center is eager to present The Shake Down...
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Dinosaurs Are Coming To Hickory, Open To The Public On Sept. 17
Hickory – Catawba Science Center is bringing Dinosaurs back from extinction with this...
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Newcomers Join HCT For Memphis, Opens August 26th
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre’s upcoming production of MEMPHIS is set in the...
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J.E. Broyhill Civic Center Announces Upcoming Events
Lenoir, NC – Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s J.E. Broyhill Civic Center...
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Two Day Waldensian Festival Kicks Off This Friday, August 12
Valdese, NC – Now in its 47th year, the Waldensian Festival is one of the biggest events of...
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Hickory’s Family Film Fridays Shows Space Jam, August 12
Hickory – Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Family Film Fridays will take place at Union...
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Newton’s Soldiers Reunion Announces Headliners For Beach And Gospel Music Night, Aug. 15 & 16
Newton, NC – Soldiers Reunion is one of the longest running patriotic festivals in the...
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Python Hunt! 800 Compete To Remove Florida’s Invasive Snakes
Florida (AP) – More than 800 competitors will be trudging through the Florida Everglades for...
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‘Guard Cat’ Credited With Preventing Would-Be Robbery
Belden, MS (AP) – A Mississippi man said his pet cat helped prevent a robbery at his home,...
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Chalking Tires Illegal, Judge Says, But City Gets Big Break
Detroit (AP) – A Michigan city violated the U.S. Constitution by chalking tires to enforce...
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Do Spiders Sleep? Study Suggests They May Snooze Like Humans
New York (AP) – It’s a question that keeps some scientists awake at night: Do spiders sleep?...
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Rescuers To Move Whale Stranded In French River To Saltwater
PARIS (AP) – French environmentalists prepared Tuesday to move a beluga whale that strayed...
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Major Test Of First Possible Lyme Vaccine In 20 Years Begins
Duncansville, PA (AP) – Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers in the U.S. and...
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It came out this week that Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets met with the team’s owner and basically told his employer that he will only play this season if head coach Steve Nash is gone. Yes, another case of the spoiled NBA...
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The Wild Days Of Air Flight
The “aeroplane” came in a box (that’s what they called it in those days). Dutifully, the aircraft...
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The Movie Report
Now in Theaters: Bullet Train (2022) Brad Pitt is an assassin trapped on the vehicle of the...
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Waking Up 44
Chainsaw will be back from vacation next week. We hope you enjoy this Chainsaw Classic! September...
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Seniors Morning Out Activities To Include Farmers Market, Art, And Wellness Programs
Hickory – Seniors Morning Out Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in August including...
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New Hours For City Of Hickory’s Recycling Convenience Center
Hickory – Beginning August 6, the City of Hickory’s Recycling Convenience Center will be...
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Parade Of Cans Food Drive Competition, Donate By Aug. 31
Newton, NC – During the month of August when most individuals are making plans for...
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COVID-19 Testing Update For Catawba County
Catawba County, NC – Due to a shift in state contracting, COVID-19 testing will now be...
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Lucas Mansion Art Gallery Reception Featuring Artist Exhibitor, Christopher Parsons, 8/13
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center Lucas Mansion Gallery welcomed...
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New To Medicare Seminar, Sherrills Ford Library, August 9
Terrell, NC – Are you or a friend or loved one turning 65? Join us for a New to Medicare...
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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Renaissance Festival Tickets Go On Sale 8/5
Huntersville, NC – Tickets for the 29th annual Carolina Renaissance Festival go on sale...
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Actors Reunite At The Hickory Community Theatre For Memphis
Hickory – Rock and Roll, and Rhythm and Blues will take center stage when Hickory Community...
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Celebrate The City Walk Trail And Downtown Hickory On 8/20
Hickory – The Hickory Downtown Development Association is excited to announce the inaugural...
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Senior Bingo And Brain Games Restarts At Beaver Library, 8/8
Hickory – Senior Bingo returns to Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Monday, August 8, 2022 and...
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Call For Artists: Public Art Commission Seeks Proposals For Downtown Newton Mural
Newton, NC – The Newton Public Art Commission, with support from the City of Newton, North...
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Veterans Coffee Group Meets Wednesday, August 10
Hickory – Veterans Coffee Connection, a coffee group for veterans of all ages and branches...
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Double Take: Albuquerque Highway Sign Spelled Without ‘R’
Albuquerque, NM (AP) – It made drivers on Route 66 and Interstate 40 in New Mexico do double...
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Utah Man Accused Of Causing Wildfire By Burning A Spider
Salt Lake City (AP) – A Utah man has been arrested on accusations he started a wildfire...
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The Night Move Band To Play Valdese’ FFN, Friday, August 5
Valdese, NC- Valdese welcomes The Night Move Band as they kick off the first concert of August for...
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World’s Toughest Turtle? Survivor Among 8 Returned To Ocean
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ (AP) – If what doesn’t kill you truly makes you stronger, then...
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Study Hints Even Simple Exercise May Help Aging Brain
(AP) – New research hints that even a simple exercise routine just might help older...
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Lanternflies Have Arrived in NC! It’s Not Good News!!
By Tom Dyson, County Extension Director N.C. Cooperative Extension, Catawba County Center My...
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African American Roots Of American Music With Brian Daye On Saturday, August 6
Hickory – Join director Brian Daye for a presentation on the African-American roots of...
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Shows Disney’s Oceans, 8/10
Hickory – Cool off at the library on Wednesday, August 10 at 1pm while you learn all about...
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The Pirate Of Surfside
“With the passage of time, as visions of the past dim, there are moments we will recall with such...
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Yet Another Brady Investigation
The NFL quietly conducted another investigation involving Tom Brady. Past investigations involving...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
Now in Theaters: Vengeance (2022) B.J. Novak directs this suspense tale of a journalist/podcaster...
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Hickory’s Most Important Election
Last week, an unconventional election took place. Instead of in November, citizens of Hickory cast...
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Register For LRU’s Jr. Bears Youth Baseball One Day Camp, 8/24
Hickory – Looking for a great opportunity for kids to enhance their baseball skills before...
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The Little Mermaid At Ridgeview Library On Saturday, July 30
Hickory – Dive deep into your creativity and join the Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts...
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Chess-Playing Robot Breaks Child’s Finger At Moscow Event
Moscow (AP) – A chess-playing robot grabbed the finger of its 7-year-old opponent and broke...
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Man’s Hand Severed By Sword At Hawaii 7-Eleven Store
Honolulu (AP) – Police in Hawaii were investigating after a man’s left hand was severed by a...
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Chicken Hitches Ride, Ends Up In Vermont’s Largest City
Hinesburg, VT (AP) – A Vermont family’s chicken is back home after hitching a ride in the...
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Jumping Humpback Whale Lands On Boat; No One Hurt
Plymouth, MA (AP) – Boaters and whale watchers off Massachusetts got a surprise over the...
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Sorrow In Choco Taco Town After Summer Treat Is Discontinued
(AP) – A tech millionaire offered to buy it. A U.S. senator suggested that the government...
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Community Theatre Chosen For National Festival Of New Plays
Hickory – The American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) is pleased to announce...
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Feds Hope New Website Can Prevent Deaths From Heat
By Seth Borenstein and Mary Katherine Wildeman Washington (AP)- The federal government hopes a new...
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Stateville’s Friday After 5 Concert Series Hosts Phatt City, Aug. 5th
Statesville, NC – The popular Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series offers FREE entertainment...
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Artists, Crafters, And Performers Register Now For 41st Hiddenite Celebration Of The Arts
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will present the 41st Annual...
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Back To School/College Prayer, Worship & Cookout On Aug. 7
Hickory – Hickory Church of Christ is hosting a time of prayer and worship, followed by a...
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Coffee With Friends At Hiddenite Center, Saturday, August 13th
Hiddenite – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center welcomes women to come and enjoy...
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WRC’s ‘Pantry With A Purpose’ Needs Your Help Today!
Hickory – Pantry with a Purpose assists women and families struggling to meet their basic...
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The Wizard Of Oz Coming To Hildebran, Beginning July 29
Hildebran, NC – CAST, Theatre of Granite Falls will soon present The Wizard of Oz in the...
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Register Now For Youth Football At Newton Parks & Rec., By 8/5
Newton, NC – Registration for youth football at the Newton Parks and Recreation Department...
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Investment Concerns In A Fragile Market, Tues., August 2
Hickory – Do you have questions about investing with the current economic climate? On...
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Valdese’ FFN Concert Hosts The Randy Clay Band, Friday, 7/29
Valdese, NC- Summer shines on in Valdese as the Randy Clay Band prepares to take the stage on July...
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TGIF Concert With Tanya And The Roadrunnerz Band, 7/29
Morganton, NC – Come join us under the summer stars on the newly designed courthouse square...
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Hickory Plant SWAP At Beaver Library On Saturday, August 6
Hickory – Houseplant SWAP: Sharing with a Passion, Saturday, August 6th at 3:00 PM, Patrick Beaver...
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Charlotte Area Actors Join HCT For Memphis, Starts August 26
Hickory – From the underground dance clubs of 1950’s Memphis, Tennessee, comes the Tony and...
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Arthritis Support Group, First Tuesday Of Month, Starting 8/4
Hickory – Join the Living Well with Arthritis Support Group at the West Hickory Senior...
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MLB Review
I feel like I have neglected Major League Baseball this summer. In case you didn’t know it,...
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Road Knives
This week, in a moment, we’re going to hit 88 mph. Fueled by 1.21 gigawatts, zipping unprovoked...
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The Movie Report
Now in theaters: Nope (** ½) Jordan Peele’s (Get Out) latest, much like his sophomore effort, Us,...
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In The Shadow Of The Clock, Part 2
Statesville was, is and probably always will be a crossroads, where folks meet. In his new...
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Bass Pro Won’t Honor Lifetime Warranty On Socks
Springfield, MO (AP) – A Missouri man says in a class-action lawsuit against Bass Pro that...
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Cows Block Florida’s Turnpike After Truck Fire
St. Cloud, FL (AP) – Traffic on Florida’s Turnpike stopped moooooving for several hours...
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Florida Woman Surprised By Uninvited Iguana, In Her Toilet
Hollywood, FL. (AP) – A Florida woman interrupted an uninvited guest in her bathroom on...
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Rowdy The Cat, Caught After Weeks On The Run At Airport
Boston (AP) – A family’s beloved pet cat that’s been dodging airport personnel, airline...
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Rachel Robinson Honored On 100th Birthday At All-Star Game
Los Angeles (AP) – Baseball’s All-Stars gathered on the field before Tuesday night’s...
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The Movie Report
New to Disc: Criterion: Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) Carl Franklin’s adaptation of Walter...
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BRAHM’s 2022 Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival, Aug. 16-20
Blowing Rock, NC – BRAHM (Blowing Rock Art & History Museum) will host their annual...
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Hiddenite Center Hosts Dancing Under The Stars, Sat., August 6
Hiddenite, NC – On Saturday, August 6, 2022, The Hiddenite Center will host a “Dancing Under...
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Hudson Announces 2022-2023 Dinner Theatre Schedule
Hudson, NC – The Town of Hudson and Director Keith Smith announce their Fall and Spring...
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U-Pick Sunflower Farm At Hart Square Village, July 28 & 29
Vale, NC – Historic Hart Square Village in Vale, North Carolina, might come to mind when you...
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Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair Offers Wide Slate Of Artists, Aug. 5-6
Burnsville, NC – One of the largest, oldest and most unique crafts fairs in the North Carolina...
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HMA Launches New Supporter Recognition Program
Hickory – HMA Honors is a new annual recognition event that highlights members of the Hickory...
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The Night Move Band Performs In Downtown Taylorsville, July 29
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center is thrilled to present The Night Move...
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HCT Announces Cast For Memphis, Showing August 26 – September 10
Hickory – Guest Director Brian Daye has announced the cast for MEMPHIS, the opening show for...
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Rock School Arts Foundation Summer Camp, 7/25-7/29
Valdese, NC – Valdese announces it’s Rock School Arts Foundation Summer Camp July 25th...
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Using Youtube For Branding Your Business Webinar On August 9
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Small Business Center will host a...
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Sunday Pops With E’Lon JD Project, Morganton, July 24
Morganton, NC – Weekends are for fun times with friends, relaxation on the couch and perhaps...
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Register Now For Upcoming Workshops At Hiddenite Arts
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center announces open registration for two...
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Student Gains Last Year Narrowed COVID Learning Gap
(AP) – Despite a year of disruptions, students largely made academic gains this past year...
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Christmas In July At Conover Farmers Market, July 30
Conover, NC – On July 30th Conover Farmers Market will be hosting a CHRISTMAS IN JULY 30TH...
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Five Common Ailments In Vegetable Gardens And How To Treat Them
By JESSICA DAMIANO (AP) – You started seeds in spring and watched as they sprouted, then...
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Auditions For Shakespeare In The Park, July 25 & 26
Newton, NC – The Green Room Community Theatre is thrilled to announce audition dates for the...
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Thrifty Thread & Treasures Hosts Charity Online Auction, 7/24-7/29
Newton, NC. – From July 24th through the 29th, Thrifty Threads and Treasures will host an...
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Shakedown Takes The Stage At Valdese FFN, Friday, July 22
Valdese, NC- Summer is in full swing in Valdese as Shakedown prepares to take the FFN stage on...
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Wayward Dolphin Spotted Swimming In Connecticut River
Norwich, CT (AP) – A wayward dolphin has been swimming in a Connecticut river after making...
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Champion VBS For Kids And Adults, July 31 – August 2
Hickory – Hickory Church of Christ is hosting what they look to be its memorable 2022...
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Field Trip To Catawba Science Center, July 18 At 6:30PM
Hickory – Ready for a field trip? Elementary age kids and their families are invited to...
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Hart Square Village Hosts A Log Cabin Class, Saturday, July 23
Vale, NC — If you have ever toured a log cabin, it may have fired your curiosity. Hart Square...
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Lunch & Learn: Social Security Explained At Beaver Library, 7/18
Hickory – Bring a sack lunch on Monday, July 18 at 12pm and eat while you learn all about...
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Independence Celebration Concert & Fireworks, Sat., July 16
Taylorsville, NC – On The Border – The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band will rock the block on...
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NASA’s New Telescope Shows Star Death & Dancing Galaxies
By Seth Borenstein Greenbelt, MD (AP) – NASA on Tuesday unveiled a new batch of images from...
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Pig Heart Transplants In Humans Show Signs Of Success
By Lauran Neergaard NY (AP) – New York researchers transplanted pig hearts into two...
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Scam Alert: Drivers Scammed With Fake Gas Gift Cards
Charlotte, NC – Even if high gas prices are draining your budget, don’t fall for this scam....
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Beyond Buffets & Slots: Casinos Double Down On Fine Art
Atlantic City, NJ (AP) – The Louvre, The Museum of Modern Art and … the Hard Rock?...
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Blind, Older Dog Found In Alaska 3 Weeks After Wandering Off
Sitka, Alaska (AP) – An Alaska family had given up hope of finding their blind, elderly...
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Dunkin’ Diamond: Dive Team Retrieves Ring From Boston River
Cambridge, MA (AP) – What could be harder than looking for a needle in a haystack? Probably...
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Concentrix Hickory Hosts Blood Drive, July 18, Noon-5PM
Hickory – The Concentrix Hickory team, in partnership with the not-for-profit OneBlood, will...
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Library & Schiele Museum Partner For Gem Mining, July 22nd
Hickory – The library is partnering with the Schiele Museum to learn about gem mining! Using...
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Shelby Alive Summer Concert Series Returns, July 21
Shelby, NC – The Uptown Shelby Association is excited to kick off summer once again with our...
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City Of Hickory To Offer Hickory 101 This Fall, Register By Aug. 29
Hickory – The City of Hickory will offer a five-week class called Hickory 101 for citizens...
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Public Invited To Share Summer Slushies And Scripture, July 22
Hickory – Foothills Faith and Friendship, a Hickory-based young adult Christian group, invites...
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Call For Artists For Inaugural Town Of Valdese Plein Air Event, Register By August 15
Valdese, NC – Artists nationwide are invited to register for Paint the Park 2022, the...
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The Soap Bubble Circus At Ridgeview Branch Library, 7/28
Hickory – The Soap Bubble Circus is a one-of-a-kind, amazing and educational experience –...
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Brewery Hosts Book Signing And Debuts New Beer, The Bard, 7/16
Hickory – Redhawk Publications is happy to announce that Sidetracked Brewery will be the...
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City Of Hickory Seeking Contractors, Handyman Services For Housing Rehabilitation Programs
Hickory – The City of Hickory is seeking contractors and handyman services to participate in...
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Annual Northwest Artist’s Exhibit Juried Competition, 7/22-8/26
Wilkesboro, NC – Artists throughout Northwest North Carolina are invited to enter the 42nd...
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Hickory’s Fall Youth And Adult Sports Registration Through 8/12
Hickory – Registration is now underway for the City of Hickory’s Youth Fall Soccer, Co-ed...
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In Honor Of Sidney Halma
Last month, a man dedicated to helping Catawba County understand its own history, passed. He was...
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Michael Cosner & The Fugitives, At Valdese’ FFN, July 15
Valdese, NC- The Family Friday Nights Summer concert series continues Friday, July 15th with...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
NOW IN THEATERS: Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) The fourth Thor adventure-and the Republic will...
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For What It’s Worth…
In late September of 1945, 1st Army Sgt. Phillip Radcliff of the 29th Infantry Division left the...
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Should Angels Trade Ohtani?
As usual, the Los Angeles Angels are not performing to expectations. This is despite the fact that...
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Carolina Caring Offers Free “Mourning” Coffee Break, 7/13
Hickory – Grief can be a lonely experience. Anyone in the community who has lost a loved one...
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High Number Of Seal Deaths Appear Linked To Bird Flu
Portland, ME (AP) – An unusual number of seals are becoming stranded and dying off Maine...
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James Webb Space Telescope Picture Party, July 12, At CSC
Hickory – Catawba Science Center has joined hundreds of sites across the country to...
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Many Won’t Rely On Virtual Options After COVID-19
By HANNAH FINGERHUT and R.J. RICO Washington (AP) – Many Americans don’t expect to rely on...
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Missing Alexander Hamilton Letter Put On Public Display
Boston (AP) – A letter written by Alexander Hamilton in 1780 and believed stolen decades ago...
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Billy Jonas Band Concert On Hickory’s Union Square, 7/15
Hickory – Get ready for a special Summer Learning event brought to you by the Hickory Public...
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76 Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Skeleton To Be Auctioned
New York (AP) – The fossilized skeleton of a T. rex relative that roamed the earth about 76...
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Join Catawba Co. Council On Aging For Bilingual Bingo, 7/14
Hickory – Join the Catawba County Council on Aging in partnership with Centro Latino for...
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Bear Cub Rescued After Getting Head Stuck In Plastic Jug
Harwinton, CN (AP) – Wildlife biologists in Connecticut had to rescue a bear cub that got...
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Joey Chestnut Is Chomp Champ Again In July 4 Hot Dog Contest
New York (AP) – Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut put a protester in a...
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Valdese FFN Welcomes Shelby Rae Moore Band, July 8th
Valdese, NC- Come out for another fantastic Family Friday Night as the Shelby Rae Moore Band takes...
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Burke Chamber Of Commerce Interviews Scout About Eagle Scout Project
Morganton, NC – The Burke County Chamber of Commerce interviewed Ryan Kennedy, rising senior...
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Early Registration Deadline For Hickory’s Lightning Bug Boogie 5K Trail Run Is August 5
Hickory – The Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department will host the...
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Calling All Artists & Buskers For Hickory’s City Walk Summer Stroll
Hickory – The Hickory Downtown Development Association is seeking artists interested in...
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Apply For Trade Alley Arts Juried Arts Exhibition, By Aug. 31
Hickory – Artists of all ages are invited to apply for an open-themed, juried exhibition...
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Hiddenite Arts Announces Open Studio For Artists On Tuesdays
Hiddenite, NC – Open Studio time will be offered at the Hiddenite Art & Heritage...
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Garden Club Meetings At The West Hickory Senior Center, Starting Monday, July 11
Hickory – Join Garden Club meetings at the West Hickory Senior Center on the first Monday of...
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What Will The ACC Do Now?
College athletics hit the news last week. The news that UCLA and USC bolted the Pac-12 to...
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The Hiddenite Center Hosts Children’s Tea Party, July 16th
Hiddenite, NC – For ages, children have enjoyed little tea parties, pleading with their...
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Officers Of American Legion Post 48 Take Their Oath Of Office
Newton, NC – Recently elected officers of American Legion Post 48 prepare to take their oath...
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Litter = Genocide
“What the (expletive deleted) am I looking at here?” The camera is brought up, zoomed in, adjusted...
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Early Registration For The Annual Autolawn Party Ends Aug. 19
Hickory – Registration is now open for The 9th Annual Autolawn Party. In partnership with...
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Patriot Towns
Trivia — What do Lincolnton and Morganton have in common? Yeah, “ton” is a part of both...
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Redhawk Pub. Announces Book Signing Event, Sat., July 9
Hickory, NC – Redhawk Publications is excited to announce the upcoming book signing with Redhawk...
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Full Circle Arts Hot, Hot, Hot Call for Artists, Deadline 7/14
Hickory – Full Circle Arts invites artists to enter their work in a new competition, called...
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Hunger Walk Hosts 2nd Informational Luncheon, 7/26
Newton, NC – You’re invited to join Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry and The...
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Register For Youth Music And Theatre Camp, July 18th – 22nd
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center invites children to join in on some...
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The Movie Report
Now in theaters: Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) The latest in the seemingly never-ending...
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Seniors Morning Out Activities For July Include Market & Theatre
Hickory – Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in July including trips to the...
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CVIC Meeting & Screening Of Mission: Joy Today, 6/30
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Interfaith Council (CVIC) is pleased to announce that to...
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Celebrate With Marty Stuart And Fireworks In Boone, July 3
Boone, NC – Celebrate Independence Day with us! An Appalachian Summer Festival kicks off its...
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Enjoy Family Film Fridays In Downtown Hickory, Free, July 8
Hickory – Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Family Film Fridays will take place at Union...
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Poetry Hickory Features Poet’s First Book For Children, July 12
Hickory – Scott Owens, Professor of Poetry at Lenoir Rhyne and founder of Poetry Hickory,...
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1960s Music Bingo At Library On July 7, 10AM
Hickory, NC – Reminisce with the library on Thursday, July 7 at 10am and listen to your...
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Blackberry Festival In Downtown Lenoir, July 15 & 16
Lenoir NC – The Blackberry Festival in Downtown Lenoir is a 2 day festival that brings in...
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Gourd Crafting Class At Hart Square Village On July 2
Vale, NC – The Hart Square Craft School will host a Gourd Art Class Saturday, July 2, 2022,...
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Independence Day Celebration Events Around The Area
BLOWING ROCK 7/2, Blowing Rock, NC – 4th of July Festival & Parade on Saturday, July 2....
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Exhibition By Steve Brooks & Joe Lafone Opens On July 1
Lenoir, NC – The Caldwell Arts Council announces a new exhibition titled “Outside the Lines”...
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6,000 Bees Removed From Wall In Couple’s Home
Omaha, NB (AP)- About 6,000 bees were recently removed from inside the walls of an Omaha couple’s...
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Teen Night After Hours At Rec. Center On 7/1, 7/15, 7/29, 8/12
Hickory – The Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department will host Teen Night...
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Trooper Crawls Into Drain Pipe To Rescue Missing Dog
Conklin, NY (AP) – A missing golden retriever named Lilah, discovered deep inside a culvert...
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Poisonous Bite Lead Police To Farm With 110 Snakes
Berlin (AP)- Police in Germany said Sunday they discovered more than 110 dangerous snakes on a...
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Pair Fined After Taking A Raccoon Into Pet Store
Attica, NY (AP) – A New York man and woman face fines of $500 each after they took a raccoon...
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Germany Returns Artifacts Taken From African Nations
Berlin (AP) – German officials said Monday that numerous priceless artifacts taken from...
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Why Captions Are Suddenly Everywhere & How They Got There
By Tali Arbel NY (AP) – People with hearing loss have a new ally in their efforts to...
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It’s Time To Add A Baker
The Carolina Panthers clearly need a starting quarterback. The Cleveland Browns have made...
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The Dividing Line
Last week, local news included a story about the line that divides Catawba and Lincoln...
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Stay Cool…Literally
“Because when you’re cool, the sun shines on you 24 hours a day!” — (Fisher Stevens as Vince...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
NOW IN THEATERS: Elvis (2022) (***) Baz Luhrmann, a director whose body of work ran hot and cold...
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Painting Workshop For Kids On Saturday, July 9
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will offer a painting workshop for...
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Ocean Ombré Macramé At The Library On July 9
Hickory – Learn how to create your very own macramé wall hanging on Saturday, July 9 at 1pm....
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Downtown Hickory’s Family Film Fridays Shows Soul, Friday, 6/24
Hickory – Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Family Film Fridays will take place at Union...
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Register For Youth Football At Newton Parks & Rec., By Aug. 5
Newton, NC – Registration for youth football at the Newton Parks and Recreation Department...
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Carolina Caring Offers Training For Volunteers, 6/28 & 6/30
Conover, NC – Carolina Caring is seeking caring, compassionate volunteers to offer loving...
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