Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center Rents Space For Photographers This Holiday Season!
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is making space available for...
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Not Real News: A Look At What Didn’t Happen This Week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None...
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Share The Harvest, A Benefit Night For People In Crisis, Nov. 11
Catawba County, NC – Mark your calendars! On Saturday, November 11th, from 5 to 9 p.m.,...
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Chicago & Los Angeles Top List Of ‘Rattiest Cities’ In U.S.
A pest control company’s annual list of the “Rattiest Cities” in the United States found Chicago...
Read MoreA $1.4 Million Speeding Ticket Surprised A Georgia Man Before Officials Clarified The Situation
Savannah, GA (AP) – A Georgia man was left reeling after receiving a $1.4 million speeding ticket, but city officials say the figure was just a placeholder, not the actual fine. Connor Cato tells WSAV-TV in Savannah that...
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Medicare Open Enrollment Now Open Till December 7
Hickory – Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct 15-Dec 7. This is the time each year when seniors...
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Hickory FC Joins The National Premier Soccer League
Hickory – The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Hickory FC...
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Adult Spelling Bee At Brookford Community Bldg., Sat., Oct. 28
Hickory – On Sat., Oct. 28, from 1 – 3 p.m., the Democratic Women of Catawba County will hold its...
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John Q’s Twicks 4 Tweats
Soon All Hallows’ Eve will be upon us, loosening the bowels of Hell upon our world. The balance...
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Enjoy The Autumn Season In Alexander County
Taylorsville, NC – Alexander County offers a wide variety of things to enjoy this fall, so...
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Handmade Holiday Series At Hickory Public Libraries
Celebrate the holiday season and create handmade gifts with Hickory Public Library! Hickory Public...
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New To Streaming & Disc
New to Streaming: Milli Vanilli (***) is a new documentary film chronicling the untold...
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Lions Club Announces Limited Give-Away Of Enchroma Glasses
Hickory – Are you colorblind? Do you reside in any in either Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, or...
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What Sid Thinks About
When will the Charlotte Hornets and/or the Carolina Panthers become relevant again? Mediocrity at...
Read MoreALFA Teams Up With The CDC Foundation To Help Combat Drug Overdose
Hickory – ALFA has been selected for an award by the CDC Foundation for their research project: Implementation and Monitoring of Overdose Prevention Indicators. Through this project ALFA will collect and assess indicators...
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Winless In Charlotte
Few thought the Carolina Panthers would be the lone winless team in the NFL six weeks into the...
Read MoreLRU’s Visiting Writers Series Hosts N.K. Jemisin, November 9
Hickory – The Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series returns in September for its 35th season and will host an impressive and engaging variety of authors, poets, artists and more on campus this academic year. All...
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Broadway Comedy POTUS By Selina Fillinger To Debut At Hickory Community Theatre, Opens 10/20
Hickory – The laughter is coming to Hickory as the Broadway comedy “POTUS,” penned by the...
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library’s Upcoming Programs
Hickory – Patrick Beaver Memorial Library announces a few upcoming and exciting programs...
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Trunk-Or-Treat At Hickory Church Of Christ, October 29
Hickory – Hickory Church of Christ is inviting everyone to its annual Trunk-or-Treat which...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
Now in Theaters: Killers of the Flower Moon (** ½) The latest from legendary director Martin...
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BCUMC’s Pumpkin Patch Raises Money For Church Missions
Lincolnton, NC – What do these two anonymous quotes have in common? “ Pumpkin patches turn me into...
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Grazer Easily Wins Popular Fat Bear Contest In Alaska
Anchorage, AK (AP) – When it comes to packing on the pounds to survive an Alaska winter,...
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Trick Or Treat On Your Downtown Streets Spooky Scavenger Hunt & Costume Contest, 10/28
Hickory – Calling all Goblins and Ghouls! Put on your spooky or kooky costumes and hurry to...
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Reckless Driving Suspect Bit An NYPD Officer’s Finger Tip Off
New York (AP) – A New York City police officer lost his left ring finger up to the first...
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CCC&TI Presents Fall 2023 Performing Artist Series
Hudson, NC – Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Associate in Fine Arts –...
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The Theft Of L-R, Part 2
Lenoir-Rhyne University has its origin in Hickory, but in 1923 those roots were almost torn from...
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Hickory Choral Society’s Love And Music Endure, October 22
Hickory – There’s no shortage of choral music repertoire that could be categorized as...
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Suffer The Little Children
The cotton fabric slides between his fingertips — so soft. Little pink and red hearts thereon...
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Celebrate History At Hart Square Village, October 28
Vale, NC – Hart Square Foundation will welcome visitors to its 38th Annual Living History...
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Indianapolis Police Capture A Cheeky Monkey That Escaped
Indianapolis (AP) – Momo the monkey’s taste of freedom is over. The primate spurred an...
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WPS’ Magical Spooktacular Family Concert, October 29
Hickory – Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of...
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How Are Ancient Roman & Mayan Buildings Still Standing?
By Maddie Burakoff New York (AP) – In the quest to build better for the future, some are...
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Catawba Co. Library Announces Free Faxing Service And More
Newton, NC – The Catawba County Library is thrilled to announce a fantastic addition to its...
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Banner Elk’s Woolly Worm Festival, October 21 & 22
Banner Elk, NC – Lots of things have changed since 1978, but one thing remains the same: People...
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Treats In The Streets In Downtown Valdese, Tues., October 31
Valdese, NC- Tuesday, October 31st- Get ready for an evening full of Halloween fun! The annual...
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FCA’s Colors Of Autumn Reception, Thursday, Oct. 26
Hickory – Full Circle Arts is filled with color this month. The organization is opening a...
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US Customs Officials Seize Giraffe Feces From Woman At Airport
Minneapolis (AP) – Federal customs agents pooh-poohed the plans of an Iowa woman who wanted...
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Meet The President’s Family From POTUS, Opens Oct. 20
Hickory – When a White House PR nightmare spins into a legit crisis, seven brilliant and...
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A Matter Of Convenience
Sometimes horror can jump right out and grab you. At others it can be serene and subtle. Luring...
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Traditions And Togetherness At Homecoming Weekend At LRU
Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University alumni, families, students, friends, and fans will return...
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Here We Go Again
Zion Williamson is back. I believe I have said and/or written these words close to a...
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Mt. Pisgah Annual Fall Festival On Sunday, October 29
Bethlehem, NC—Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church is once again thrilled to invite the community to its...
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Hickory Elks Host DEA National Drug Take Back Day, 10/28
Hickory – The Hickory Elks Lodge along with the Hickory Police Department are having there...
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Register For Trick Or Trot 5K, Sunday, October 28
Hickory – The Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department will host its annual...
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Catawba County Chess Event, Simultaneous Exhibition, 10/14
Hickory – USCF National Chess Master Tim Hanks, and Big Chair Chess Club organizer and chess...
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Catawba County Firefighters Memorial Service, 10/15
Conover, NC – The Catawba County Firefighter Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on...
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The Theft Of L-R, Part 1
2023 marks a major centennial for Lenoir-Rhyne University. Granted, the school is much older than...
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Theaters & Disc
Now in Theaters: Exorcist: Believer (* ½) David Gordon Greene, the director behind the successful...
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Hickory NAACP Golf Tourney, Saturday, October 21
Hickory – “Tee Time” for the First Annual NAACP Golf Tournament is just under two weeks...
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‘Ring Of Fire’ Solar Eclipse Will Slice Across Americas Saturday
By MARCIA DUNN Tens of millions in the Americas will have front-row seats for Saturday’s rare...
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Hickory’s Oktoberfest Entertainment Guide • 10/13, 10/14, & 10/15
OKTOBERFEST MUSIC LINEUP MAIN STAGE Friday, October 13 NiiTO 7:15 – 8:45 PM NiiTO “Based out of...
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Swans In Florida That Date To Queen Elizabeth II Gift Are Rounded Up For Their Annual Physicals
Lakeland, FL (AP) – A flock of swans that grew from a gift nearly 70 years ago from Queen...
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Meals On Wheels Has Urgent Need For Volunteers
Catawba County, NC – Meals on Wheels of Catawba County has an immediate need for volunteers...
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10th Annual Autolawn Party Benefits HMA, Saturday, Oct. 7
Hickory – The 10th Annual Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show returns to the SALT Block North Lawn on...
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Midnite Mauler Victim Retrospective
Front page headline from the Mayfield Tribune, June 6th, 2023 — BODY FOUND IN CORNFIELD. The body...
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Phillies Deny Emotional Support Alligator From Entering Ballpark
Philadelphia (AP) – A Phillies fan and his emotional support animal, an alligator named...
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Order A Bagel And You’ll Be Fed An Original Piece Of Art
By John Carucci New York (AP) – While not one of the major food groups, a bagel and a...
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Another Newcomer Joins HCT For Political Farce, POTUS
Hickory – Widely referred to as a “full-on, flat-out, foul-mouthed farce,” the hit Broadway...
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Astronauts Return To Earth After A Year In Space
By Marcia Dunn (AP) – A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts returned to Earth on...
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Exciting Things At KidsFest During Hickory’s Oktoberfest
Hickory – Visit the Kidsfest area for a variety of fun and interactive activities during...
Read MoreVeteran Services Office To Move To Alexander Co. Services Ctr.
Alexander County, NC – Veteran Services Office will move to Alexander County Services Center provide enhanced service to local veterans, the Alexander County Veteran Services Office will move to the Alexander County...
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Theaters & Disc
New to Theaters: The Creator (** 1/2) Filmmaker Gareth Edwards (Godzilla) returns with his latest...
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Baker’s Back
Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse for the Carolina Panthers, they have to wake...
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Kickoff For Fire Prevention Week Starts Sunday, October 8
Hickory – On Sunday, October 8th fire departments across the county will be celebrating Fire...
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The Hermit
Have you ever thought about becoming a hermit? Probably not seriously but there have likely been...
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Newton Candidates Forums Set For October 7 & 14
Newton – The Newton Forum Committee is sponsoring Candidates Forums for the upcoming city...
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Hungerwalk Is Right Around The Corner On October 15
Newton, NC – For Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministries (ECCCM) and The Corner...
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Alexander County DSS Seeks Local Foster Parents
Alexander County, NC – Have you ever considered opening your home to a foster child? The...
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Rescue Ranch Will Host Dogtoberfest, Saturday, Oct. 14
Statesville, NC – Rescue Ranch will host Dogtoberfest Saturday, October 14 from 11 a.m....
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Hickory’s Saturday Screenings In October Will Be Hosted At LRU
Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne Athletics is partnering with the City of Hickory to host two additional...
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WRC Hosts New Senior Women’s Discussion Group, Begins 10/5
Hickory – Women’s Resource Center (WRC) will begin hosting a discussion group for women...
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WPSCA Welcomes German Delegation From Sister Region In Altenburger Land, Oct. 10-15
Hickory – Western Piedmont Sister Cities Association (WPSCA) is hosting it’s first in-person...
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Woman, 104, Aims For Record As The World’s Oldest Skydiver
Ottawa, Ill. (AP) – A 104-year-old Chicago woman is hoping to be certified as the oldest...
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New To Disc
New to Disc Warner Archive: New releases this week from the label include the animated...
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Pacific Mills And Burlington Industries
Note: The 120 birthday party was exceptional. If you didn’t make it, you missed a fun day....
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There Is Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself… And The Hell-i-Day RUSH!
“Darkness falls across the land; the midnight hour is close at hand. Creatures crawl in search of...
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Hot Dog! The Wienermobile Is Back In Action
Madison, WI (AP) – Some names are just the wurst. Just four months after announcing that the...
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Everything Free Community Outreach On September 30
Hickory – United Way agency Exodus Homes and Exodus Missionary Outreach United Church of...
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Free Grief Support For Those Who Have Lost A Spouse Or Partner Beginning October 2
Newton, NC – Recognizing that the death of a partner is one of life’s most profound losses,...
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Seniors Morning Out Activities To Include Painting Mixed Media Pumpkins And Cooking Demos
Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in October including...
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Saturday Screening Of The Karate Kid, Hickory, Sept. 30
Hickory – Sit back, relax, and enjoy a free movie night downtown featuring the 1984 film The...
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Claremont Daze Announces Musical Lineup, 10/6 & 10/7
Claremont, NC – The City of Claremont is happy to announce their music line up for Claremont...
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Siblings, Ages 10 & 11, Caught Driving 200 Miles From Home
Gainesville, FL (AP) – A 10-year-old Florida boy and his 11-year-old sister who were running...
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New Actor Joins HCT For Risqué Comedy, Opens Oct. 20
Hickory – The first line of dialogue in Selina Fillinger’s political farce, POTUS – “or...
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It’s Full Steam Ahead At Catawba Science Center!
Hickory – This fall and winter season step inside the Island of Sodor with the world’s most...
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Calling Artists! FCA’s Colors Of Autumn Competition/Exhibition
Hickory – Full Circle Arts is inviting all artists in the area to enter their work in its...
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Drinking Local: Western NC’s Sudsy Beer History, Sat., Oct. 7
Hickory – Over the past two hundred years, Western North Carolina has evolved from a...
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Woman Rescued From Outhouse After Losing Apple Watch
Bagley Township, MI (AP) – A woman was rescued Tuesday from an outhouse toilet in northern...
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Science Paints New Picture Of Ancient Human Past
By Maddie Burakoff and Laura Ungar (AP) – What does it mean to be human? For a long time,...
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Sails Music Series To Finish Season With Brother Boys, 9/29
Hickory – The City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series will conclude for the year this...
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Toddler Found In Woods Sleeping With Her Dog
Faithorn, MI (AP) – A 2-year-old girl who walked away from her home in Michigan’s Upper...
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Hickory NAACP Golf Tourney On Saturday, October 21
Hickory – The Hickory Branch of the National Association For The Advancement Of Colored...
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120 Candles On A Birthday Cake
Celebrations are fun. They salute the accomplishments that have made us who we are today. This...
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Repurposing Dead Spiders & Counting Cadaver Nose Hairs Win Ig Nobels
(AP)- Counting nose hairs in cadavers, repurposing dead spiders and explaining why scientists lick...
Read MoreCouncil On Aging Will Host Vaccine Clinics At Six Locations
Catawba County – The Catawba County Council on Aging will host vaccine clinics at six locations in Catawba County in September and October. Vaccines available include flu (regular and high dose), COVID, pneumonia, and...
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Bears Raid A Krispy Kreme Doughnut Van Making Deliveries
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska (AP) – Two bears on an Alaska military base raided a...
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Free Microchips For Pets At Humane Society Of Catawba Co.
Hickory – Jim Armstrong Subaru and the ASPCA have teamed up with Humane Society of Catawba...
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Alexander Co. Courthouse Park Hosts The Extraordinaires On 9/30
Taylorsville, NC – Alexander County will conclude the 2023 Summer Concert Series with a...
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120th Anniversary Celebration Of Rhodhiss, Saturday, Sept. 23
Rhodhiss, NC – Join us for our 120th Anniversary Celebration of Rhodhiss, North Carolina on...
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Foul-Mouthed Farce Coming To The Hickory Community Theatre
Hickory – Hot off Broadway, the wildly funny, flat-out, foul-mouthed farce, POTUS will be on...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
Now in Theaters: A Haunting in Venice – The 3rd Chapter in the continuing adventures of...
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When You Can’t Keep It — The Other Half
Where were we… After swerving to dodge a herd of deer on a back road, our nameless every-man...
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NASA Says More Science And Less Stigma Is Needed In Study Of UFOS
By Marcia Dunn Cape Canaveral, FL (AP) – NASA says that the study of UFOs will require new...
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Sails Original Music Series Hosts Rissi Palmer, Friday, Sept. 22
Hickory – The City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series continues Friday, September 22, with...
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20 Rattlesnakes Found Inside A Homeowners Garage In Arizona
Mesa, AZ (AP) – An Arizona man called a snake removal company after seeing what he thought...
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Wandering Bull Moose Is Captured In Downtown Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM (AP) – A wandering bull moose was captured in downtown Santa Fe and relocated...
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Redhawk Pub. Releases Debut Comic Book RPM Friends By Conover, NC Resident Grayson Sigmon
Hickory – Redhawk Publications proudly presents “RPM Friends,” a thrilling comic book...
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2023-2024 Artist Support Grants For Artists In Surrounding Counties, Due By October 2
Hickory – The application portal for 2023-2024 Artist Support Grants for Artists in...
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Offense Please
This is not what Carolina Panthers fans expected when the team traded up to get the top choice of...
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Hundreds Of Flying Taxis To Be Made In Ohio, Home Of The Wright Brothers And Astronaut Legends
By Julie Carr Smyth Columbus, OH (AP) – The same Ohio river valley where the Wright brothers...
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Castle Of Cans Food Drive Is Celebrating 25 Years
Hickory – It’s time again for our Annual Susan Coleman Castle of Cans Food Drive and We’re...
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Conover’s Manufacturing Solutions Center To Host A Manufacturing Day Event On October 5
Conover – The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley College will host a...
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HLS Fall Bus Tour To Visit Lake Lure And Hendersonville, NC
Hickory – The Hickory Landmarks Society will sponsor its 2023 Fall historic preservation...
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Inauspicious Start
Bryce Young era began last Sunday for the Carolina Panthers. Hope and enthusiasm have surrounded...
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Last Chance To See A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder, Today Through Saturday
Hickory – The hit musical comedy, A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER ends its run this...
Read More2nd Annual Hudson Bocce Tournament, September 23
Hudson, NC – The 2nd Annual Hudson Bocce Tournament will be held at Redwood Park, Hudson McCreary Recreation Center on Saturday, September 23rd, beginning at 9:00 AM. The tournament will field eight teams of 4 players...
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United Arts Council Announces Grant Cycles; October Deadlines
Catawba County – The United Arts Council of Catawba County announces grant cycles opening...
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A Norwegian Man Finds A 1,500-Year-Old Gold Necklace With Metal Detector
Copenhagen, Denmark (AP) – At first, the Norwegian man thought his metal detector reacted to...
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Registration For City Of Hickory’s Youth Basketball And Indoor Soccer, Now Available
Hickory – Registration is now underway for the City of Hickory’s Youth Basketball and Indoor...
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Parents’ Night Out For Kids And More, Saturday, Sept. 16
Hickory – Hickory Church of Christ’s Children’s Ministry will host its final 2023 Parents’...
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Catawba Valley Guardian ad Litem Association’s Third Annual Casino Night, September 20
Catawba Valley, NC – Founded in 2013, the Catawba Valley Guardian ad Litem Association equips...
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Redhawk Publications Releases A Poetry Collection By Local Author, There Is Always Light
Hickory – Redhawk Publications is pleased to announce the publication of Arlene Neal’s...
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Spicy Food Challenges Have A Long History. Have They Become Too Extreme?
New York (AP) – A tortilla chip maker’s decision to pull its extremely spicy product sold as...
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Newton Fall Yard Sale Is Set For Sept. 30 At Southside Park
Newton, NC – The Newton Fall Yard Sale is scheduled for 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday,...
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When You Can’t Keep It
“Your best friend, your true-blue bestie, will be the one deleting your internet browsing history,...
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A Little Hollywood At Mayberry Days, September 18-24
Mount Airy, NC – Rub elbows with actors who shared screen time with Andy and Barney on “The Andy...
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Sails Original Music Series Presents Special Concert In Ridgeview This Friday, Sept. 15
Hickory – Music fans will enjoy a change of venue for a special Sails Original Music Series...
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A Duke Power Town
How does a town become owned, lock, stock and barrel by the power company? Sherrie Hartsoe Sigmon...
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‘A Million Miles Away’ Charms And Inspires With The Tale Of An Unlikely Astronaut
By Mark Kennedy (AP) – If ever there was an inspirational story about reaching for the...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
Now in Theaters: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 – Nia Vardalos is back as writer-director-star...
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Todos Somos América Festival On Sunday, Sept. 24, 4-7PM
Hickory – Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month “Mes de la...
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American Red Cross Is Having A National Blood Shortage
Charlotte, NC – After a summer of decreased donor turnout, the American Red Cross is...
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Rhodhiss In The 1916 Flood
What was it like to go through the largest natural catastrophe ever seen in this region? Sherrie...
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Annual Victory Classic Golf Tournament, Thurs., October 19
Lenoir, NC – The annual Victory Classic Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, October...
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Appalachian Poetry And Music With Suzette Clark Bradshaw Featured At Poetry Hickory, 9/12
Hickory – Caldwell County’s Suzette Clark Bradshaw will be the featured reader at the...
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Police Stop Man For Bucking With A Bull Riding In His Car
Nebraska (AP) – A car driving with a bull in it was pulled over by police in northeast...
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Smell Of Pot Wafts Over Notorious US Open Court
New York (AP) – It’s become a stink at the U.S. Open: a pungent marijuana smell that wafted...
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Math Is Hard, Even For Teachers. What If They Conquered Their Math Anxiety?
Chicago (AP) – In July, in a packed classroom in downtown Chicago, a group composed...
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Explore The Outdoors With Hickory Public Library
Hickory – Hickory Public library announces it’s Explore The Outdoors programs coming up in...
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Sails Original Music Series Features Zoe & Cloyd On September 8, In Downtown Hickory
Hickory – The City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series continues Friday, September 8, with...
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Longest Alligator In Mississippi History Captured By Hunters
Yazoo City, MS (AP) – A group of hunters have captured the longest alligator ever to be...
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Morganton Festival Is This Weekend, September 8 & 9
Morganton, NC – Get ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with excitement, as the...
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A Half-Century Of Knowing
Publication date pending, as you are reading this it is a minimum of four days out from when it...
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More Than Talk
There is much more to Deion Sanders than his talk. Much more. Take the big talk and lay it...
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New To Theaters And Disc
Now in Theaters: The Equalizer 3 – Denzel Washington returns as retired US Marine Robert...
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Downtown Hickory Art Crawl Thursday, September 21
Hickory – Save the date! On Thursday September 21, 2023 the Downtown Hickory Art Crawl...
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2023 Footcandle Film Festival, September 16 -24
Hickory – The 2023 Footcandle Film Festival will be held between September 16th and 24th,...
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CVFA Presents World Premiere Workshop Production Of Zazzie Sings!, Sept. 29 And 30
Hickory, NC – The Third Annual Catawba Valley Festival of the Arts is proud to present the...
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Women Sharing Wisdom Discussion Group Begins In Oct.
Hickory – Women Sharing Wisdom discussion group is a supportive, facilitated group for older...
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Ridgeview Library Hosts Black Authors Panel, September 16
Hickory – On Saturday, September 16, 2023, Friends of the Ridgeview Library will present its...
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Lincolnton’s Alive After Five Concert Series Closes Season With Dirty Grass Soul, 9/14
Lincolnton, NC – The 2023 Alive After Five Concert Series returns Thursday, September 14th, for...
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42nd Annual Hiddenite Celebration Of The Arts, Sept. 23
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center looks forward to hosting its 42nd...
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WPS Presents Disney In Concert: A Dream Is A Wish, Sept. 16
Hickory – Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of...
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NC State Bocce Tournament, In Valdese, Saturday, Sept. 9
Valdese, NC – On September 9, 2023, the Valdese Phar Des Alpes is pleased to host the North...
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Lyles Has A Point
The sporting world, both athletes and fans, are giving U.S. track and field star Noah Lyles grief...
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Neurosurgeon Plucks A Worm From Woman’s Brain In Australia
Canberra, Australia (AP) – A neurosurgeon investigating a woman’s mystery symptoms in an...
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Jazz On Tap Legacy Concert Series, Free, Sunday, Sept. 3
Hickory – In partnership with the City of Hickory, Hickory Jazz Society and Hickory Downtown...
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Hudson Dinner Theatre Production, On Golden Pond, Opens 10/12
Hudson, NC – The Town of Hudson and the HUB Station announce the Hudson fall dinner theatre...
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Renaissance Festival Job Fair Is Saturday, September 9
Huntersville, NC – Pirates, Nobles, Mermaids and Knights! It takes a Village to organize the...
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The Art Of Compassion Presents Angela Johnson-Reyes, Sept. 15
Hickory – Join us on September 15th for a fun, thought-provoking, comedic performance by...
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New To Theaters & Disc
Now in Theaters: Bottoms (**) Two high school senior girls (Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri) set up...
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The Rhodhiss Barbershop
Barbershop Hill must have been a lively place. Sherrie Hartsoe Sigmon excerpts these stories from...
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A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder Continues At HCT
Hickory – Huge crowds came out for the opening weekend performances of A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE...
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Hickory American Legion Fair Is Now Open Through Labor Day
Hickory – The 110th Hickory American Legion Fair will offer an impressive show. Most obvious...
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Food Truck Festival and Craft Fair, Saturday, September 9
Hickory – A Food Truck Festival and Indoor Craft Fair will be held Saturday, Sept 9th from 9...
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A New Titanic Expedition Is Planned. The Us Is Fighting It, Says Wreck Is A Grave Site
By Ben Finley Norfolk, VA (AP) – The U.S. government is trying to stop a planned expedition...
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Valdese FFN Season Finale Hosts New Local, Friday, Sept. 1
Valdese, NC- Family Friday Nights wraps up another season of fabulous music this Friday, September...
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With Drones And Webcams, Volunteer Hunters Join A New Search For Loch Ness Monster
London (AP) – Mystery hunters converged on a Scottish lake on Saturday to look for signs of...
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Seniors Morning Out Activities Include Cooking Demos And Drumming Circles In September
Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in September...
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On The Border – Eagles Tribute Band Performs In Taylorsville, 9/9
Taylorsville, NC – Alexander County will continue the 2023 Summer Concert Series with a...
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Ironwood Estate Orchids Annual Open House, Sept. 9 – Sept. 17
Hickory – The public is invited to Ironwood Estate Orchids for an Open House and Sale at the...
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New Book Reveals The Unique History Of Salem Lutheran And United Church Of Christ
Hickory – Redhawk Publications is pleased to announce the release of “Salem Lutheran and United...
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Eastern Catawba County’s Hunger Walk, Set For October 15
Newton, NC – Each year, Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry (ECCCM) and The...
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It’s Time For Laughs, Romance And Murder At HCT, Opens 8/25
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre will launch its 75th season this Friday, August 25...
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Stem Cells From One Eye Show Promise In Healing Injuries In The Other Eye
By Laura Ungar (AP) – Phil Durst recalled clawing at his face after a chemical from a...
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The Company Store
Know what a doogaloo is? Sherrie explains. – Richard Eller Rhodhiss Manufacturing provided...
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Catawba County Spending Increases By 13.5 Percent To $331.48 Million In 2022
Hickory – Domestic and international visitors to and within Catawba County spent $331.48...
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Celebrate Seniors Luncheon At The Hiddenite Center, Sept. 12
Hiddenite, NC – As part of the 42nd Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts, the Hiddenite Arts...
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Peace, Love And The Super 60S! At Valdese’ FFN, Fri., Aug. 25
Valdese, NC – Valdese welcomes a popular crowd favorite this Friday, August 25th as The...
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New To Theater And Disc
Now in Theaters: Strays (* ½) Two dogs team up to get revenge on their owner in this unfunny...
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Happy Horrordays… Already?!?
Let’s back up a bit. Due to bereavement for our beloved Bazooka (see last week’s article) and a...
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‘T. Rexes’ Race To Photo Finish At Washington State Track
Auburn, WA. (AP) – A track for live horse racing in suburban Seattle turned prehistoric over...
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A Large Ice Chunk Fell From The Sky And Damaged A House
Shirley, MA (AP) – A large ice chunk fell from the sky and hit a house in Massachusetts,...
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Save The Date For 41st Annual Morganton Festival, Sept. 8 & 9
Morganton, NC – Save the date for the 41st Annual Morganton Festival in downtown Morganton,...
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Friday After 5 Finishes Its Season With Chicago Rewired, 9/1
Statesville, NC – This year, Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and the Greater...
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Early Registration Now Open For The Annual Autolawn Party, 10/7
Hickory – Registration is now open for The 10th Annual Autolawn Party. Hickory Museum of Art is...
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City Of Hickory’s Leaf Compost Sale, Fridays & Saturdays
Hickory – Enjoy reduced pricing on leaf compost during the City of Hickory’s End of Summer Sale....
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Project Grants Available From The Community Relations Council For The 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
Hickory – The City of Hickory Community Relations Council (CRC) is currently seeking projects to...
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Rare Giraffe Without Coat Pattern Is Born At Tennessee Zoo
TN (AP) – A giraffe without spots at a Tennessee zoo may be plain, but she’s definitely not...
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Get Beautiful: A Carole King Musical, Opens September 1
Newton, NC – The Green Room Community Theatre 2023-24 Season is about to begin. Tickets go...
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Panthers RB Miles Sanders Ready To Play
By Steve Reed – Sid will be back next week! Charlotte (AP) – Carolina Panthers running...
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New Jersey Power Outage Due To Fish On Transformer
Sayreville, NJ (AP) – A power outage that cut electricity to a New Jersey community a week...
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Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival And Wet Paint Sale, Aug. 19
Blowing Rock, NC – BRAHM (The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum) invites the public to view...
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Nashville Artist To Perform At The Hickory American Legion Fair, Aug. 30 Through Sept. 4
Hickory – Nashville recording artisan songwriter John Norris will be performing daily at the...
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Early Days At Rhodhiss Manufacturing
Sherrie Hartsoe Sigmon continues with more about what life was like, living and working in...
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