Poet Kincaid “Kade” Jenkins Releases First Poetry Collection
Hickory – Redhawk Publications is excited to announce the publication of Drinking with Others,...
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Vadlese’ Family Fun Night Hosts Fracxured, This Friday, June 24
Valdese, NC – The Town of Valdese presents the Family Friday Night Summer Concert Series...
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Only The Lonely
UPDATE: {Anything But Dracula, Pub. 06/09/22} Two weeks ago we introduced the latest...
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Golden State Captures Yet Another NBA Title
The Golden State Warriors took care of the Boston Celtics in six games en route to the 2022...
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The Tennessean And The Taylorsvillean
CVCC has an unusual distinction. Over its history it has had more names than presidents. If...
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WRC’s Inspiring Women’s Lunch Is Tuesday, July 12, At Noon
Hickory – Mark your calendars, ladies! The Women’s Resource centers next Inspiring Women’s...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
NOW IN THEATERS: Lightyear (2022) The latest entry in the Toy Story franchise features...
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City Of Hickory Announces Road And Bridge Closures
Hickory – Contractors will begun repairs to the Main Avenue bridge and City Walk pedestrian...
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Arizona Fires Sweep Land Rich With Ancient Sites & Artifacts
Flagstaff, AZ (AP) – As Jason Nez scans rugged mountains, high desert and cliff sides for...
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Community Relations Council Recognizes Human Relations Award Winners
Hickory – The City of Hickory Community Relations Council (CRC) held its “A Celebration of...
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San Diego Zoo Welcomes First Aardvark Birth In Years
San Diego (AP) – An aardvark cub born at the San Diego Zoo is doing well and developing...
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Page Burners Book Club Meets Next Tuesday, June 28, At 6:30PM
Hickory – The Page Burners Book Club is Hickory Public Library’s “bring-your-own-book”...
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Bus Driver Says He Didn’t Know His Gummy Snacks Had THC
Bridgeport, CN (AP) – A commercial bus driver has been charged with 38 counts of reckless...
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Kentucky Restaurant Created By KFC Founder Is Now For Sale
Shelbyville, KY (AP) – A restaurant created by KFC founder Harland Sanders for his wife...
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Bon Voyage: Old Subway Cars Float Off Across NY Harbor
New York (AP) – It’s the end of the line for many of the old subway cars that remain in New...
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ECSU And LRU Partner To Expand Number Of Teachers In NC
Hickory – Elizabeth City State University students and alumni receive a tuition discount for...
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HUB Station Presents Welcome To Mitford, This Weekend Only
Hudson, NC – On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 23rd, 24th and 25th, the Town of Hudson...
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Hickory Museum Of Art Announces Upcoming Events
Hickory – The Hickory Museum of Art announces a few upcoming events. Please visit...
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Stanford Skate Park Hosts Skate Jam Competition On Sat., 7/16
Hickory – The 2nd annual Skate Jam Competition will be held on Saturday, July 16, starting...
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Newton Appearance Commission Is Seeking Nominations For Yard Of The Month
Newton, NC – Do you or someone you know have a yard that deserves recognition? The Newton...
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Exodus Homes Of Hickory Needs Donations For Gas
Hickory – Exodus Homes, a United Way agency, is appealing to the community for help. With...
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Lincolnton’s Alive After Five Hosts Black Water Band, June 23
Lincolnton, NC – Lincolnton‘s free Alive After Five Concert Series, will host Black Water...
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The Oceans Of Possibilities In Crafting With Kids, 7/14 & 8/4
Hickory – The Summer Learning Program is here in Hickory and we are celebrating with...
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Carolina Caring Seeks Compassionate Volunteers, Free Training On June 28 & 30
Conover, NC – Carolina Caring is seeking caring, compassionate volunteers to offer loving...
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Understanding The Power Of Music For Dementia Patients
Conover, NC – Music has always been a great way to make people feel good. It’s not...
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The Super 60s Continues The FFN Summer Concert Series, 6/17
Valdese, NC- Get ready to groove back to simpler times with The Super 60s! This crowd favorite...
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Register For City Of Hickory Youth Football, Through July 15
Hickory – Registration is now underway for the City of Hickory’s Youth Football program....
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Alexander County Courthouse Park Concert, This Fri., June 17
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center proudly presents Dirty Grass Soul to...
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Shopify And Selling Merchandise Online Webinars, July 14 & 21
HIckory – The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Small Business Center will host two no...
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TGIF Concerts Hosts The Legacy Motown Revue, Friday, 6/17
Morganton, NC – Come dance under the stars on the newly designed Courthouse Square during...
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Beaver Library Hosts 1950s Film Series, 6/24, 7/1, & 7/8
Hickory – Film Instructor Matt Williams will host a three-week long film series showing 3...
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Community Invited To Summer Lunch-And-Learns, Wednesdays
Newton, NC – The Catawba County Library, in partnership with the Backpack Program and the...
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National Pollinator Week And Other Flutter-By Events At CSC, June 20-26
Hickory – National Pollinator Week is June 20th – 26th, 2022, and Catawba Science Center is...
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Boonerang Music & Arts Festival, This Weekend, June 17 & 18
Boone, NC – The inaugural Boonerang Music & Arts Festival will kick-off in Downtown...
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Shelby Alive Summer Concert Hosts The Dancing Fleas, 7/16
Shelby, NC – The Uptown Shelby Association is excited to continue Shelby Alive Summer...
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Dive Into Under The Sea Summer Art Camp, June 20-24th
Hiddenite, NC – June 20-24th Dive into Under The Sea with Samantha Strathy. Mrs. Strathy is...
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The Last Voyage Of The Pirate Queen Is This Weekend At HCT
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre will present the final three performances of the...
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Eat, Drink, Be Local Festival Hosts A Variety Of Events, June 18-25
Hickory – The 2022 Eat, Drink Be Local Festival will run from June 18-25th and include farm...
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Grand Opening Celebration For Mountain Creek Park, June 18
Newton, NC – Mountain Creek Park, the Catawba County Park System’s newest outdoor destination,...
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Sails Original Music Series Features Alexa Rose Band, 6/17
Hickory – The City of Hickory’s 2022 Sails Original Music Series will wrap up the spring...
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The Untouchables, The Perfect Season
This week, events that are a part of the Juneteenth series continue throughout Catawba County....
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Money Talks
Phil Mickelson has long been one of the most beloved PGA golfers. His ‘aw-shucks’ personality...
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The Movie Report
Now in theaters: Jurassic World: Dominion (2022) The star trio of the original Jurassic Park (Sam...
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Happy Together: Orphaned Turtles & Kids Who Set Them Free
Stone Harbor, NJ (AP) – The circle of life was on vivid display Wednesday at the Jersey...
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The Elephants
‘Using the chainsaw provided, please proceed to remove one arm and one leg, and then deposit them...
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IKEA Norway Offers Help With Baby Names After COVID Boom
Copenhagen, Denmark (AP) – Have you thought about Malm, Kivik or Trotten? Swedish retailer...
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No Lawsuit For Woman Injured While Rescuing Dog
Trenton, NJ (AP) – A woman who says she suffered serious injuries while trying to save her...
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Boston Transit Agency To Try Urine Sensors On Elevators
Boston (AP) – Urine trouble no more, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority hopes,...
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New York Woman Finds Lost Dachshund In Hilary Swank’s Lap
(AP) – Chelsea Blackwell’s dachshund, Blue, disappeared Monday, and the distraught owner...
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23 Lbs. Of Cocaine Found In Wheelchair At Charlotte Airport
Charlotte – (AP) – Federal authorities say a man has been arrested in Charlotte, North...
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Janitor Corrals Curious Cougar In Empty California Classroom
Pescadero, CA (AP) – A quick-thinking custodian safely confined a curious cougar in an empty...
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Library Partners With The Corner Table To Provide Food During Summer Learning Program
Newton, NC – The Catawba County Library, in partnership with the Backpack Program and the...
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Cockroaches Released During Hearing In New York
Albany, NY (AP) – A courthouse in upstate New York was closed for fumigation Tuesday after...
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‘Bewitched’ Statue In Salem Vandalized With Red Paint
Salem, MA (AP) – In the wiggle of a nose, a man partially covered the “Bewitched” statue in...
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Foothills Conservancy’s Our Big Backyard Camp Begins 7/25
Morganton, NC – Foothills Conservancy announces registration is now open for our annual Our...
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Iditarod Dog Found Months After Disappearing From Checkpoint
(AP) – An Iditarod sled dog was found safe after disappearing from a checkpoint in the race...
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Business Networking Event At Moretz Mills, Monday, June 13
Hickory – Members of the local business community are invited to attend a Business...
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Blowing Rock’s Art In The Park Continues This Sat., June 11
Blowing Rock, NC – This season of Downtown Blowing Rock’s free Art in the Park celebrates...
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Facing Huge Inventory, Target Cuts Vendor Orders And Prices
New York (AP) – Target is canceling orders from suppliers, particularly for home goods and...
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Southside Saints Hit The Stage For Valdese’ FFN, Fri., June 10
Valdese, NC- Join the Friday night fun in Valdese with Southside Saints this weekend as they...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
Now in theaters: Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) The second spin off from the beloved PBS series...
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New Traffic & Parking Plans For The Renaissance Festival
Huntersville, NC – When the 28th annual Carolina Renaissance Festival returned in 2021 from...
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Hickory Farmers Market Hosts Lavender Festival, June 11
Hickory – Join the Downtown Hickory Farmers Market and Merchants on Saturday June 11 from...
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Registration Open For Hiddenite Arts Kids Summer Camps
Hiddenite, NC – Registration is open for Hiddenite Arts Summer Camps. All Camps will take...
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Celebrate A Turn In History
There is no other holiday that celebrates the correction of a tragic American mistake. Over the...
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Multicultural Festival At New Courthouse Park, Sat., June 11
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center invites everyone to The...
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Anything…But Dracula
For regular readers (thank you for your continued patronage) most of this is old hat. So as...
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Seniors Morning Out Activities To Include Concert & Cooking
Hickory – Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in June including a performance by...
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The Verdict Is In
In my eyes, it is time for a new verdict. Aaron Judge is now the best player in baseball. Time for...
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PACE@Home Hosts Annual Mark White Legacy Cruise-In On 6/17
Newton, NC – PACE@Home will host its second annual “Mark White Legacy Cruise In” antique car...
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Poetry Hickory To Feature Local Poet, Tim Peeler, June 14
Hickory – June 14 will mark the 176th Poetry Hickory event since the series began in 2007,...
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New! Family Film Fridays In Downtown Hickory, Begins 6/10
Hickory – Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Family Film Fridays will take place at Union...
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Veterans Bond Over Horsemanship Skills In May, Regular Coffee Group Meeting Resumes In June
Conover, NC – Veterans Coffee Connection, a monthly coffee group for veterans of all ages...
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Juneteenth Celebration In Downtown Statesville On 6/18
Statesville, NC – On June 18th from 10 AM to 6 PM, the streets of Downtown will be rockin’...
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Alexander County Courthouse Park Hosts Dirty Grass Soul, 6/17
Taylorsville, NC – The Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center proudly presents Dirty Grass Soul...
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Nearly 8,000-Year-Old Skull Found In Minnesota River
Redwood Falls, MN (AP) – A partial skull that was discovered last summer by two kayakers in...
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‘Jaws’ Extra Named Police Chief In Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Oak Bluffs, MA (AP) – A man who as a child had a brief but key role in “Jaws” has been named...
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Finland Brewery Launches Nato Beer With ‘Taste Of Security’
Helsinki (AP) – A small brewery in Finland has launched a NATO-themed beer to mark the...
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German Saves Fuel With Horses
Schupbach, Germany (AP) – Stephanie Kirchner’s journey to work has got longer but, she says,...
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Hickory’s Memorial Day Office, Facility Closings, And Garbage
Hickory – The City of Hickory will close its offices on Monday, May 30, in observance of...
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Horse Racing Needs Changes
Horse racing, for most of us, consists only of the Triple Crown races. The three races in five...
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Pool Noodle Fight Over The Name Josh Attracts Hundreds
Lincoln, NE (AP) – A couple hundred people grabbed their pool noodles and headed to a...
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Facebook & Instagram To Reveal More On How Ads Target Users
Washington (AP) – Facebook parent Meta said it will start publicly providing more details...
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Library Holds Shell-abration With The Little Mermaid, June 4
Hickory – Summer Learning Shell-abration with The Little Mermaid. It will take place on...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
Now in Theaters: Men (2022) Alex Garland’s (Ex Machina) latest is the tale of a woman traveling...
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Seven Newcomers Hit The Stage At HCT For The Pirate Queen
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre loves welcoming newcomers to the company; so much so...
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Sails Original Music Series Features The Wildmans, Fri., 5/27
Hickory – The City of Hickory’s 2022 Sails Original Music Series will feature The Wildmans...
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Chainsaw Goes To HELL
Many of you read this week’s title with a knowing smirk. Thinking, “well that comes as no...
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Valdese Family Friday Nights Concert Series Starts May 27
Valdese, NC – Get ready for an unforgettable Summer in Valdese! The summer concert series kicks...
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Remote Work Exhibit By Local Artist Opens, Friday, June 3
Lenoir, NC – The Caldwell Arts Council announces a new exhibition titled “Remote Work,”...
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The Art of Practical Jokes
The Art of Practical Jokes A good practical joke. Largely, they have fallen out of favor....
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Port-A-Pit Chicken Fundraiser In Taylorsville, May 20, 11AM- 1PM
Taylorsville, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center announces a Port-a-Pit Chicken...
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Annual Strawberry Wine Festival, Saturday, May 21, 10am – 5pm
Vale, NC – Come on out to WoodMill Winery and join us in hosting our Annual Strawberry Wine...
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Wilkes Art Gallery Presents Separate Together Intertwined
North Wilkesboro, NC – Separate Together Intertwined will be held at Wilkes Art Gallery from...
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Shelby Alive Summer Concert Series Returns Today, 5/19
Shelby, NC – The Uptown Shelby Association is excited to kick off summer once again with our...
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HMA’s Rock Feeds The Need Event, Saturday, June 4th
Hickory – HMA is ready to rock! Join us for our first ever “Rock Feeds the Need” event....
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Sails Original Music Series Continues With Jive Talk, May 20
Hickory – The City of Hickory’s 2022 Sails Original Music Series continues this week with...
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Pace@Home Expands To Serve More Senior Citizens
Newton, NC – PACE@Home, a local, all-inclusive care center based in Newton, N.C, has...
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SBC Presents Insurance For Your Small Business Webinar, 6/2
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Small Business Center will host a...
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New Hours For Hickory’s Recycling Convenience Center
Hickory – Beginning May 23, the City of Hickory’s Recycling Convenience Center will be open...
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Register For Painted Barn Quilt Workshop, Saturday, June 4th
Taylorsville, NC – The Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center announces registrations for...
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Catawba Co. Libraries Invite You to Experience Oceans of Possibilities During Summer Learning
Newton, NC – Summer Learning 2022 is here! Registration for children, teens, and adults opened...
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Downtown Hickory Mural Project, Call For Artists, By 6/10
Hickory – The HDDA is looking for artists to create mural paintings in the downtown area of...
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HMF’s Swingin’ Under the Stars, Free, Sunday, May 29
Hickory – Hickory Music Factory’s annual “Swingin’ Under the Stars” will be held in Downtown...
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Two Local Actresses Return To HCT For The Pirate Queen
Hickory – THE PIRATE QUEEN, the latest epic musical from the creators of LES MISERABLES...
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Pilot Down, Passenger Takes Over With ‘No Idea How To Fly’
West Palm Beach, FL (AP) – A passenger with no flying experience radioed an urgent plea for...
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By Chance, Polish Cop Helps Lech Walesa With Flat Tire In US
Tolland, CT (AP) – A Connecticut state trooper who is a native of Poland got quite the...
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Lincolnton Alive After Five Concert Series Begins May 26
Lincolnton, NC – The Lincolnton Alive After Five Summer Concert series announces their music...
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African Drumming & Steel Drum Workshop, June 13-17
Hickory – Rick Cline’s 13th annual African Drumming and Steel Drum Workshop will be June...
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Hiddenite Arts Workshops & Class Registrations Available
Taylorsville, NC – Hiddenite Arts workshops & classes Registration is now available. The...
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Hickory Comic Con II, June 4th, At Metro Convention Center
Hickory – Hickory Comic Con is June 4th, 2022 at The Hickory Metro Convention Center, from...
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Hungary’s Military Finds Mission In Life For Abused Dog
Budapest, Hungary (AP) – Hungary’s military has found a new mission in life for a talented...
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Flight Of Fancy
“How often do we wish or dream to fly, never taking into consideration our capacity to land?” ~...
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Last Of The Red Hot Piano Makers
Before Spotify, before iPods, before records, every household that could afford a piano had one....
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The Movie Report
Now in Theaters: Firestarter (2022) (* 1/2) The latest attempt at adapting Stephen King’s tale of...
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Scientists Grow Plants In Lunar Dirt, Next Stop Moon
Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP) – For the first time, scientists have grown plants in soil from...
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Press Secretary Hopes Her Rise Helps Kids ‘Dream Bigger’
Washington (AP) – Karine Jean-Pierre, the new White House press secretary, hopes she can...
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US Soccer Equalizes For Women And Men
(AP) – The U.S. Soccer Federation reached milestone agreements to pay its men’s and women’s...
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CSC’s Flutter-By Butterfly Habitat Is Back! Special Members-Only Viewing On Saturdays
Hickory – Learn about the life cycle of the butterfly at the butterfly nursery and the...
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Tai Chi For Senior Citizens, Every Tuesday At Newton Rec. Ctr.
Newton, NC -Come join our Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Class at the Newton Recreation...
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Celebrating The 70th Anniversary Of Mile High Swinging Bridge
Linville, NC – Whether it was the old wooden bridge or the current steel bridge, the thrill...
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Hickory’s Oktoberfest Is Now Taking Vendor Applications
Hickory – The Hickory Downtown Development Association is excited to announce that...
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Coral Reefs Provide Stunning Images Of A World Under Assault
Miami (AP) – Humans don’t know what they’re missing under the surface of a busy shipping...
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Gourmet Hot Dog Fundraiser This Sat., 5/14, At The Corner Table
Newton, NC – This Saturday, May 14th, make plans to stop by The Corner Table for their Gourmet Hot...
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Maine Close To Ridding License Plates Of Obscenities
Portland, ME (AP) – The rackin’ frackin’ sassafrassin’ salty language on hundreds of Maine...
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Lenoir Bicycle Festival, This Saturday, May 14, 10AM–3PM
Lenoir, NC – The Lenoir Bicycle Festival is a family-friendly event focusing on bicycling...
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Man Charged For Opening Door, Walking On Wing As Jet Taxis
Chicago (AP) — A man opened an emergency exit of a United Airlines jet, walked onto a wing as the...
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Online Support Group For Hidden Grief, Monday, May 16
Conover, NC – “Hidden grief” is any grief that is not widely acknowledged, such as the...
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Sails Original Music Series Hosts The Get Right Band, May 13
Hickory – The City of Hickory’s 2022 Sails Original Music Series continues this week with...
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Goodwill Find In Texas Turns Out To Be Ancient Roman Bust
San Antonio (AP) – A marble bust that a Texas woman bought for about $35 from a Goodwill...
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Meet The Authors Showcase, Bethlehem Branch, Thurs., 5/12
Bethlehem, NC – Join us for a Book Signing Showcase at the Alexander County Bethlehem Branch...
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Courthouse Park Grand Opening & Concert Featuring Ultimate Aldean This Sunday, May 15
Taylorsville, NC – The Alexander County Board of Commissioners invites the public to the...
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Annual Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive Is This Sat., 5/14
US – The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its annual national...
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Hickory Church Of Christ Hosts Parents’ Night Out For Kids, 5/21
Hickory – Hickory Church of Christ is making plans for another enjoyable time for kids (ages...
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‘Succession’ Star Glues Hand To Starbucks Counter In Protest
New York (AP) — Actor and activist James Cromwell has gone from “Succession’s” Uncle Ewan to...
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Coolin’ Out Concerts On Main, In Stanley Begin May 21st
Stanley, NC – The town of Stanley, NC has announced their upcoming 2nd Annual Coolin’ Out...
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Your Voice. Your Vote. Vote The 2022 Statewide Primary, 5/17
Raleigh, NC – In North Carolina, the statewide primary is Tuesday, May 17, 2022. During this...
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Norman B. Coley Amphitheater Hosts Tom Petty Tribute Band, 5/21
Conover, NC – Join us at Norman B. Coley Amphitheater on Saturday, May 21st for The...
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Morganton’s TGIF Concerts Continue This Friday, May 13
Morganton, NC – After three years, TGIF Summer Concerts are back! Come dance under the stars...
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Unique Program Opens LRU Doors To CVCC Students
Hickory – An innovative partnership between Lenoir-Rhyne University and Catawba Valley Community...
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More Brady News
Get ready for another decade with Tom Brady. It was announced this week that Brady reached an...
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The Movie Report
Now in Theaters: Dr. Strange: Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) (** ½) The long-awaited...
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More Pianos
Is a piano a piece of furniture? They are generally made from wood (or at least they used to be)...
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One Night At A Bar: A Fool And His Money…
It had begun, late one night, at the back table of a local honky-tonk, by two fellows, killing...
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Blowing Rock’s Art In The Park Season Begins Sat., May 21
Blowing Rock, NC – Saturday, May 21 is the first show of the 2022 season as Blowing Rock Art...
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Carolina Caring Offers Free Online Grief Support Group, 5/11
Hickory – Grief happens as a response to loss, whether that’s the loss of a loved one, loss...
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YOGAloft Conover Announces Zenfest , A Day-Long Yoga Festival Set For June 11
Conover, NC – YOGAloft Conover is launching ZenFest, the area’s first ever all-day outdoor...
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Hickory’s Oktoberfest Festival Is Seeking Musicians/Bands Between The Ages Of 12-25
Hickory – Hickory’s Oktoberfest, held October 7, 8 and 9, 2022, is looking for The Best of...
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Author Of Hickory: Then & Now, Richard Eller, Receives Awards
Hickory – The North Carolina Society of Historians recently presented their “Award of...
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SBC To Offer Two No-Cost Social Media Classes, May 17 & 19
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Small Business Center will host a two...
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Register For Hickory’s Summer Basketball Leagues By May 25
Hickory – Registration is now underway for the City of Hickory’s 17U and Adult Summer...
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Final Chance To Get Your Serving Of The Cake At HCT
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre’s production of Bekah Brunstetter’s popular dramatic...
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Carolina Caring Awarded Grant To Support Grieving Children
Conover, NC – The Carolina Caring Foundation has been awarded grant funding from Rotary Club...
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Save The Date For Spring Bark Festival, Saturday, May 14th
Hickory – The Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department, in partnership with...
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Applications For Hickory Youth Council Are Due Friday, June 3
Hickory – Do you know a teen interested in getting involved in the community? The Hickory...
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CAC New Exhibit To Feature Artist Keiko Genka, Opens 5/6
Lenoir, NC – The Caldwell Arts Council announces a new exhibition titled “East, West, and...
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Ironwood Estate Orchids Celebrates 20 Years, 5/14 -5/22
Hickory – The public is invited to Ironwood Estate Orchids for an Open House and Sale at the...
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Catawba Science Center’s Stellar Sound Saturday, 5/14
Hickory – The Catawba Science Center with support from the United Arts Council presents...
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Stateville’s Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series, May 6
Statesville, NC – The popular Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series offers FREE entertainment...
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Foothills Folk Art Festival Is Back, May 14, 10AM – 4PM
Newton, NC – After the delays of the last 2 years, we are SO EXCITED to finally gear up for...
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A Rash of Pianos
It’s not what we would think of as home furnishings, but for a while in western North...
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Conover Farmers Market Celebrates 15 Years! Season Begins Saturday, May 7, 8AM – 12PM
Conover, NC – The Conover Farmers Market is celebrating our 15th year. The Market is located...
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Derby Party Benefits Salt Block Foundation, May 7, 4PM-9PM
Hickory – It’s Derby Party time! Don your most festive Derby attire and join us for an...
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Panthers Need A Good Draft
You could say that everything that could go wrong for the Carolina Panthers in 2021 happened. It...
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ECCCM’s 22nd Annual Benefit Golf Tournament, May 12th
Newton, NC – ECCCM’s 22nd Annual Benefit Golf Tournament is coming up on Thursday, May 12th,...
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Movie Report
Now in Theaters: Memory (2022) Liam Neeson, in his second indistinguishable action film entry this...
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Smoke And Mirrors
Around this time last year my noble steed of a decade+, my trusty 1999 Toyota Tacoma, lay down,...
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Governor Cooper Proclaims Day Of Awareness For Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women
Raleigh, NC – Governor Roy Cooper declared May 5 as a Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered...
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102 Marathons In 102 Days: An Amputee’s Unofficial World Record
Gilbert, AZ (AP) – As Forrest Gump in the Oscar-winning 1994 film of the same name, lead...
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Americans Bring ‘Souvenir’ Artillery Shell To Israel Airport
Jerusalem (AP) – A bomb scare set off scenes of panic at Israel’s airport after an American...
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Bronx Zoo Announces Birth Of Rare Tree Kangaroo
New York (AP) – A baby tree kangaroo that’s just poking its nose out of its mother’s pouch...
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NASA Confirms Fireball Spotted Over Southern Mississippi
Port Gibson, MS (AP) – A loud boom prefaced a streaking fireball spotted in three Southern...
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Your Dog’s Personality May Have Little To Do With Its Breed
Washington (AP) – Research confirms what dog lovers know, every pup is truly an individual....
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WRC’s Annual Fundraiser, Art In The Park, This Saturday, April 30
Hickory – Women’s Resource Center (WRC) will host its second annual “Art in the Park” event...
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OHB And Southern Pines Brewing Share Top Honor In The Carolinas Championship Of Beers
Hickory – On Saturday, April 23, nearly 2,000 festivarians attended the Hickory Hops beer...
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Green Fest At Downtown Hickory Farmers Market, April 30
Hickory – Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with the City of Hickory and the Community...
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Valdese’ Annual Spring Craft Market, This Saturday, 4/30
Valdese, NC- The Annual Spring Craft Market in Valdese, NC is this Saturday! Over 60 handmade...
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Woman Rescued After Falling In Toilet Trying To Get Phone
Quilcene, WA (AP) – A woman who accidentally dropped her cellphone into the hole of an...
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Man Gets 2 Years For Using Twin’s ID For Veterans Benefits
Jacksonville, FL (AP) – A Florida man was sentenced Tuesday to two years in federal prison...
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Morganton Farmers Market Open Saturdays, Beginning 5/7
Morganton, NC – Morganton’s favorite Saturday farmers market opens on Saturday, May 7th at...
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Man Inhales Drill Bit During Routine Dental Visit
Kenosha, WI (AP) – A routine trip to the dentist was anything but normal — after an Illinois...
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Grieving Parents Group To Meet Online Beginning May 5
Conover, NC – For many who have lost a child, their overwhelming sadness is made more...
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Panel Says Political Candidate Can’t Be Called ‘The Patriot’
Oklahoma City (AP) – A Republican lawmaker who wanted to refer to himself as “The Patriot”...
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Florida Bride, Caterer Served Marijuana-Laced Food
Longwood, FL (AP) – A 42-year-old Florida bride and her 31-year-old caterer are accused of...
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Popular Landscaping Trees Now Have Invasive Spawns
New Orleans (AP) – Stinky but handsome and widely popular landscape trees have spawned...
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CCC&TI Caldwell Campus Offers Saturday Culinary Arts Classes
Lenoir, NC – Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Caldwell Campus will offer...
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Folk Musician Danielle Howle Opens The Season For The Sails Original Music Series, Friday, May 6
Hickory – The City of Hickory’s 2022 Sails Original Music Series kicks off on Friday, May 6,...
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Artist Applications For Hickory’s City Walk Summer Stroll, By 6/17
Hickory – The Hickory Downtown Development Association is seeking artists interested in...
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