Award Winning Actor Takes On Eight Roles In A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder At HCT
Hickory – Ethan Fite, a local actor from Granite Falls, will be taking on eight hilarious...
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High Ocean Temperatures Are Harming The Florida Coral Reef
Layton, Fla. (AP) – Steps away from the warming waters of Florida Bay, marine biologist...
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The Art Of Compassion Announces Its Lineup Of “Acts Of Kindness” Events, This Sept. And Oct.
Hickory – The Art of Compassion returns with a new theme centered on “Acts of Kindness.” In...
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Woman Says She Found A Live Frog In A Spinach Container
Southfield, MI (AP) – A woman in suburban Detroit said she got a scare when she discovered a...
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The NC Premiere Of Sister, Benefiting Carolina Caring, 8/24
Hickory – On August 24, 2023, the Drendel Auditorium will be opening its doors at 6:00 pm to...
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StellaRising Continues The FFN Summer Concert Series, 8/18
Valdese, NC- Valdese looks forward to kicking off the weekend with female fronted band...
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Slithering Visitor To Arizona Home Camps Out Where Homeowner Least Expects It
Tucson, AZ (AP) – Like a scene out of a horror movie, Michelle Lespron returned to her...
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New To Theaters And Disc
Now in Theaters: The Last Voyage of the Demeter – A single chapter from Bram Stoker’s...
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A Woman Says She Fractured Her Ankle When She Slipped On A Piece Of Prosciutto; Now She’s Suing
Boston (AP) – A woman who fractured her left ankle during a trip with her husband to the...
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Alexander County Offers Lunch & Learn Programs On Tuesdays During Month Of September
Alexander County, NC – The Alexander County Historic Preservation Commission invites you to...
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HCT Announces The Recipients Of The 74th Annual Kay Awards
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre celebrated the end of its 74th season last Saturday...
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Todos Somos América Festival Sunday, September 24, 4-7PM
Hickory – Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month “Mes de la...
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Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series Returns September 1
Hickory – The City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series returns to downtown Hickory this fall...
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A Bazooka Across The Bridge
“I will always find comfort in knowing I gave you a home. And you’ve given me sunshine and...
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Last week I introduced a few storylines to watch out for the upcoming College Football season. This week I am going to introduce the schools who are expected to vie for a national title. It seems like Alabama has been the team...
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Trains And The Mill Village
For the next few weeks, the history you will be reading is from my friend and fellow author...
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Unveiling An Unforgettable Celebration Of Creativity And Talent At CVFA, September 29
Newton, NC – Mark your calendars and get ready to immerse yourself in a captivating world of...
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The Heaviest Animal Ever May Be This Ancient Whale Found In The Peruvian Desert
New York (AP) – There could be a new contender for heaviest animal to ever live. While...
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New To Theaters And Disc
Now in Theaters: Talk to Me (** 1/2) Australian horror filmmakers Danny and Michael Phillippou...
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Time Change For Hickory City Council Meetings
Hickory – Starting August 15, regular Hickory City Council meetings will be held at 6 p.m. on the...
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College Football Is Coming
College football is right around the corner. With the first official games less than three weeks...
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And Now…What?
This week’s column is a Chainsaw Classic from June, 2020. Saw will be back next week with...
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Horizon Church Community Fundraiser On Sat., Aug. 19th
Statesville, NC – Horizon Church is hosting a Community Yard Sale, Car Wash and Fish Fry/BBQ Plate...
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A Woman In Mexico City Turns Her Apartment Into A Clinic For Dozens Of Ailing Hummingbirds
Mexico City (AP) – Gently holding a baby hummingbird between her hands, Catia Lattouf says,...
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Zoom, Who Thrived On The Remote Work Revolution, Wants Workers Back In The Office Part-Time
New York (AP) – The company whose name became synonymous with remote work is joining the...
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Release Of Memoir & Travelogue By Local Artist Pat Viles
Hickory – Redhawk Publications is pleased to announce the release of “I Chose the Eagle” by...
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The Miami Marlins Are Selling $5 Hamburgers To Celebrate Trade Acquisition Jake Burger
Miami (AP) – The Miami Marlins put together a whopper of a promotion to welcome trade...
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Hickory Bot Battles! Is Back At CSC, September 8 & 9
Hickory – Catawba Science Center is proud to announce the 5th annual Hickory Bot Battles...
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Poetry In Plain Sight August Poems Posted Throughout Hickory
Hickory – Four new poems are on display in four locations in Hickory for the month of August...
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CCC&TI Announces Fall Caldwell Cuisine Schedule
Hudson, NC – Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Culinary Arts program has...
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City Of Hickory’s Back To School Bash Set For Saturday, August 26
Hickory – It’s almost that time of year again! Come out to Taft Broome Park on Saturday,...
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Library Hosts School Supply Drive During Month Of August
Newton, NC – During the month of August, the Catawba County Library will host a school supply...
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Delayed Passengers Growl After A Bear Escapes From Crate In Cargo Hold Of An Iraqi Plane
Baghdad (AP) – Iraq’s prime minister has ordered an investigation into how a bear escaped...
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Local Actress Returns To The Stage For A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder At HCT
Hickory – After taking a season off, local actress Dorothy Collier Best is returning to the...
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Saturday Screenings To Show The Karate Kid, August 12
Hickory – Sit back, relax, and enjoy the remaining free movies this summer! Saturday Screenings...
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Hickory NAACP Announces Upcoming August Events
Hickory – August marks the beginning of Fall initiatives for Hickory NAACP. It is a time for...
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Loretta Lynn & Patsy Cline Tribute Concert To Benefit The Corner Table, Friday, August 18
Newton, NC – The Corner Table is excited to bring a taste of country music history to downtown...
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Studio3 Music School Announces Registration Is Now Open
Taylorsville, NC – “Registration for all classes and choruses is now underway! Studio3 has...
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48th Annual Waldensian Festival, August 11 & 12
Valdese, NC – The 48th Annual Waldensian Festival is this weekend Aug. 11 & 12. Here’s a...
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Shelby Rae Moore Band Returns To Valdese, Friday, August 4
Valdese, NC – Get ready for a soulfully splendid night in Valdese as Shelby Rae Moore takes...
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The Story Behind The Story At Beaver Library, Thurs., Aug. 10
Hickory – Catawba Valley Community College’s Redhawk Publications, a small press renowned...
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Our Bears Are Real, A Chinese Zoo Says, Denying They Are ‘Humans In Disguise’
Beijing (AP) – A zoo in eastern China is denying suggestions some of its bears might be...
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Enormous Bologna Sandwich Unveiled At Community Fair
Lebanon, PA (AP) – An enormous Lebanon bologna sandwich billed as one of the world’s largest...
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Pig Cooling Pads And Weather Forecasts For Cows Are High-Tech Ways To Make Meat
Chicago (AP) – More than a third of the heat-trapping gases cooking the planet come from...
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Register For Lightning Bug Boogie 5K Trail Run, August 18
Hickory – The Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department will host the Lightning...
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Mt. Mitchell Arts & Crafts Fair In Burnsville, August 4 & 5
Burnsville, NC – Nearly 250 artists will fill Burnsville’s Town Square for the 66th Mt. Mitchell...
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The Drunk And The Damn Rascal
One Thursday night in Hickory, a man was arrested for disorderly conduct while spending his...
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94th Bush Family Reunion, 8/14
Hickory – The descendants of John and Mary Rippetoe Bush will convene at 1:00 PM in Cajah’s...
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CVPA Presents Understanding The Catawba County Tax And Mapping Department, Aug. 8
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Paralegal Association (CVPA) will be hosting a seminar entitled...
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Wax On Wane Off
“Philosophy is the talk on a cereal box. Religion is the smile on a dog. I’m not aware of too many...
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PACT ACT Toxic Exposure Town Hall Meeting, Saturday, Aug. 5
Hickory – ATTENTION VETERANS: “PACT ACT” Toxic Exposure Town Hall Meeting. Hosted by VA...
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‘Whale Ballet’ Video Shows 3 Humpbacks Jump In Unison
Portsmouth, NH (AP) – A New Hampshire man celebrating his birthday on the ocean with his...
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Bear Spotted In Southern California Backyard Jacuzzi
Burbank, CA (AP) – With the summer heat wave in full swing in Southern California, a...
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Seniors Morning Out August Activities To Include Musical Performances And Cooking Demos
Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in July including a...
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New To Theaters And Disc
Now in Theaters: Barbie (**) A triumph of production design and featuring some lively...
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U-Pick Sunflower Farm Open, Hart Square, Aug. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18
Vale, NC – Experience a ten-acre sunflower field at historic Hart Square Village! Take...
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Senior Bingo & Brain Games, At Library, August 14 & August 28
Hickory – Join us at the library twice a month for mind-stimulating Brain Games and Bingo on...
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The Next Supermoon In August Will Be Closer Than The First
Cape Canaveral, FL (AP) – The moon will be closer the night of Aug. 30, a scant 222,043...
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Local Artist Creates Exclusive Comic Cover, Available Only At Time Tunnel Comics In Hickory
By Richard Gould “Conan the Barbarian” is getting a fresh start and a Hickory artist has...
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Quilting As Art Expo At HUB Station Arts Center, Aug. 4 & 5
Hudson, NC – Join us for the highly anticipated second annual Quilting as Art Expo, taking...
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Conference Realignment Continues
It is getting harder and harder to keep up with college athletics and what conference possesses...
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Edible North Carolina Virtual Book Talk With Marcie Cohen Ferris, Beaver Library, Aug. 7
Hickory – Interested in learning about great food and our food landscape. Be sure to come...
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‘America’s Got Talent’ Dani Kerr & The Skeleton Krew On Stage This Friday In Statesville, 8/4
Statesville, NC – The 2023 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series...
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Catawba Valley Festival Of The Arts Announces Winner Of Annual Poster Design Contest
Hickory, NC – The Catawba Valley Festival of the Arts is proud to announce the winner of...
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Poker Run Benefits The Children’s Advocacy, Saturday, August 12
Hickory – Hickory Museum of Art & Twisted Covenant MSC are hosting a Poker Run,...
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Paddleboarder Escaped An Encounter With A Whale
Anchorage, AK (AP) – An Alaska man on a paddleboard escaped a close encounter with a...
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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...
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48th Annual Waldensian Festival Guide, August 11 & 12
Valdese, NC – The 48th Annual Waldensian Festival is almost here. Here’s a guide to the...
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IMY2 Closes Out Season Of TGIF Summer Concert Series, July 28
Morganton, NC – Come join us under the summer stars on the newly designed courthouse square...
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Annual Hemingway Look-Alike Contest Begins In Florida Keys
Key West, FL (AP) – Almost 140 bearded men who resemble Ernest Hemingway converged on Key...
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Tick-Borne Illnesses Are On The Rise, Some Experts Believe Climate Change Is The Cause
New York (AP) – In 2022, doctors recorded the first confirmed case of tick-borne...
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Thefts By Souvenir Seekers At Beetlejuice II Filming Set
East Corinth, VT (AP) – Souvenir hunters are haunting the Beetlejuice II movie set in...
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Tickets On Sale For Barkin’ Under The Moon Fundraiser, 9/24
Hickory – Do you love craft beer, great food, and have a passion for helping homeless...
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Search For Missing Texas Rodeo Goat Brings Residents Together
Raymondville, TX (AP) – First there was Gone Girl. Now there is Gone Goat. The search for a...
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Forever Young
Bryce Young was the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft and immediately took over as the Carolina...
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Call For Sculptors For The 37th Annual Sculpture Celebration
Lenoir, NC – Only 10 days left to register at the $65 rate! $80 rate begins on August 1,...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
Now in Theaters: Oppenheimer (** ½) Christopher Nolan’s three-hour portrait of the man who...
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A Horrable Way To Waste The Day
Title defined: Take the word “horrible” switch the “ible” with an “able” and it becomes something...
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A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder, Opens August 25 At HCT
Hickory – The stage is set for an enchanting theatrical experience as A Gentleman’s Guide to...
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New Traffic Patterns In The Old Lenoir Road Area In Hickory
Hickory – As part of City Walk Extension/Aviation Walk, which are parts of the overall Hickory...
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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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Hickory Chess Tournament At Barnes & Noble, Friday, July 28
Hickory – In cooperation with Barnes & Noble Book Store, and USCF National Chess Master...
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A Tale Of Two Showrooms, Part 2
A good part of Hickory’s history has been about competition in the furniture industry. Companies...
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Downtown Hickory’s Oktoberfest Announces The 2023 Music Headliners, October 13, 14 & 15
Hickory – Hickory’s Oktoberfest is thrilled to announce the headliners for the Main and...
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Full Circle Arts Tiny Art Show Reception, Tonight, July 27
Hickory – It’s all small. Full Circle Arts invites the public to a free preview reception...
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The Learning Lab’s August Programs At Beaver Library
Hickory – Join us in The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library for some awesome...
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Stopping To Look, Listen, And Live
Wanna see a current example of the social and intellectual decline in humanity in general? Need a...
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Alexander County To Host The Whisnants On Saturday, July 29
Taylorsville, NC – Alexander County will continue the 2023 Summer Concert Series with a...
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Sustainable Farming On One Acre With Hedge Farm, Aug. 5
Hickory – Have you always had a dream of building a farm but have a limited amount of space to do...
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City Of Hickory Sells Leaf Compost While Supplies Last
Hickory – Leaf compost is still for sale at the City of Hickory’s Yard Waste Facility on Cloninger...
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Catawba Co. Library Selected For Teens Teach Tech Pilot Program
Newton, NC – Catawba County Library is one of 10 libraries selected to pilot a new internship...
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New On Disc
New to Disc: Arrow: Hugo (2011) Martin Scorsese’s Oscar winning adaptation of the Brian...
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Commemorating The 60th Anniversary Of The Civil Rights Movement’s Crowning Achievement: Redhawk To Release Memoir, Last Of The Lions
Hickory – Clarence B. Jones sat in his hotel room typing up the notes from a meeting that had...
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Facebook Parent Meta Makes Public Its ChatGPT Rival Llama
Menlo Park, CA (AP) – Facebook parent company Meta Platforms has built an artificial...
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Four Local Foundations Fund New Moving Trucks For Exodus Works
Hickory – Exodus Homes, a faith based United Way agency that provides 73 beds of supportive...
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Sea Otter Harassing Surfers, Kayakers Off California Coast
San Francisco (AP) – Wildlife officials were trying to capture a wayward sea otter Thursday...
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Manufacturing Solutions Center Offers M1 Programming Training For Stoll Flatbed Knitting, 8/7 – 8/11
Hickory – The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College will...
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Unhealthy Air Quality Lingers Across Parts Of U.S. From Drifting Canadian Wildfire Smoke
Chicago (AP) – For Chicagoans planning a lengthy outdoor run Monday, “today is not...
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Giant Panda Gives Birth To Squirming, Squealing Healthy Twin Girls At South Korean Theme Park
Seoul, South Korea (AP) – A giant panda has given birth to squirming, squealing healthy twin...
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Rare Fossil Suggests Mammals May Have Hunted Down Dinosaurs For Dinner
New York (AP) – An unusual find in China suggests some early mammals may have hunted...
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Lincolnton’s Alive After Five Hosts Quick & Coastline, 7/27
Lincolnton, NC – The 2023 Alive After Five Concert Series returns Thursday, July 27 with Quick...
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Hiddenite Arts Features Artwork By Maria Register Of Hickory, Reception July 22, 1PM-3PM
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center’s Lucas Mansion is thrilled to...
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Applications Now Available For Christmas In November Craft Show In Valdese, Nov. 10 & 11
Valdese, NC – Christmas always comes early in Valdese! We are now accepting vendor...
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Newton Splash Pad Now Open With Free Admission This Season
Newton, NC – The Newton Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the Newton...
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NFL Runningbacks Going Extinct?
Don’t laugh. It could happen. A recent trend within the NFL has teams not paying runningbacks...
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Family Fun Night Welcomes Chasing Phoenix, Friday, July 21
Valdese, NC – The popular summer concert series prepares to welcome Chasing Phoenix to the...
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A Murderous Musical Comedy Is Coming To HCT, Opens Aug. 25
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre will be kicking off their 75th anniversary season...
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Exodus Ministries Everything FREE Community Outreach, 7/22
Hickory – United Way agency Exodus Homes and Exodus Missionary Outreach United Church of...
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Conover Farmers Market’s Christmas In July Event, 7/22
Conover, NC – Conover Farmers Market celebrates Christmas In July Event this Saturday, July...
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A Tale Of Two Showrooms, Part 1
The landscape is always changing in a growing city. Especially, if you ride up 321 through...
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Making A Wooden Bowl On A Lathe Presentation, July 22
Hickory – The Western Piedmont Woodcrafters Club July 22nd meeting will feature a presentation on...
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The Corner Table’s Annual Parade of Cans Food Drive Competition, Through Month Of August
Newton, NC – During the month of August when most individuals are making plans for...
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Toy Car And Track Donations Requested For Steam Based Youth Program At Library
Hickory – Patrick Beaver Memorial Library is seeking donations of toy cars, tracks, and...
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Tickets Now On Sale For Boots, Buckles & Bourbon Dinner, 8/26
Statesville, NC – Tickets are now on sale for Rescue Ranch’s Boots, Buckles & Bourbon...
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CAC’s The More We Get Together Exhibition Opens July 14
Lenoir, NC – The Caldwell Arts Council announces a new exhibition titled “The More We Get...
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Friday Night Fun In Valdese With Southside Saint, July 14
Valdese, NC- Join the Friday night fun in Valdese with Southside Saints this weekend as they...
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Compassionate Volunteers Needed, Training Aug. 8 & 10
Conover, NC – Carolina Caring is seeking caring, compassionate volunteers to offer loving...
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City Of Claremont’s Night In The Park, Saturday, July 15
Claremont, NC – Don’t miss a fun summer night in Claremont! Saturday, July 15 at 4 PM The...
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Hickory’s Fall Youth & Adult Sports Registration Now Open
Hickory – Registration is now underway for the City of Hickory’s Youth Fall Soccer, Co-ed Youth...
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An Extremely Overdue Book Has Been Returned 119 Years Later
Boston (AP) – On Feb. 14, 1904, someone curious about the emerging possibilities of a key...
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Underwater Music Show In FL Promotes Awareness Of Coral Reef Protection
Big Pine Key, FL (AP) – Hundreds of divers and snorkelers listened to an underwater concert...
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NC Blackberry Festival Downtown Lenoir, July 14-15
Lenoir, NC – The Blackberry Festival in Downtown Lenoir is an a 2 day festival that brings...
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library 200 Millionth Book Milestone
Catawba County, NC – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is turning over a new chapter in The...
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Actively Lethargic
“It’s hot! I can’t get cool; I’ve drunk a quart of lemonade. I think I’ll take my shoes off and...
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Author Talk With Sherrie Hartsoe Sigmon, At Library, July 27
Hickory – In anticipation of the Town of Rhodhiss’ 120th-anniversary celebration, local...
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Dig Begins For The Remains Of Children At A Long-Closed Native American Boarding School
By Trisha Ahmed and Charlie Neibergall Genoa, NE (AP) – In a remote patch of a long-closed...
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Leonardo DiCaprio To Fund Scholarships, Climate Education At His Former Elementary School
Los Angeles (AP) – Leonardo DiCaprio will fund scholarships and a climate education program...
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Western Piedmont Symphony’s Upcoming Fall Performances
Hickory – Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of...
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Nevada License Plate That’s Short For ‘Go Back To California’ Is Revoked By DMV
Reno, NV (AP) – A revoked Nevada license plate that was meant to “drive away” Californians...
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A Dead Horse And A Live Ass
How do you get a title like “Bull of the Brushies?” You gotta have “tenacity, a bulldog...
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Register For Outdoor Painting Workshop To Be Held At Rocky Face Park, Saturday, August 26
Hiddenite, NC – In honor of the Year of the Trail, the Hiddenite Center is thrilled to...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
Now in Theaters: Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1-Tom Cruise is back as Ethan...
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VayaHealth Training Sessions At Beaver Library, July 20
Hickory – The professional training staff from VayaHealth will be returning to Patrick...
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Saturday Service Hours At Local Driver License Offices, Open Each Saturday Through Aug. 26
Hickory – On June 3, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles resumed Saturday hours at 16 driver...
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Apply For City Of Hickory’s Neighborhood College Program
Hickory – The City of Hickory will offer its popular Neighborhood College program this fall for...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
Now in Theaters: Past Lives (***) Debuting filmmaker Celine Strong directed and wrote this...
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Alexander County To Host Independence Celebration With Concert & Fireworks, July 15
Taylorsville, NC – Alexander County will host an Independence Celebration on Saturday, July...
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Hickory Skate Jam Competition, Saturday, July 15
Hickory – The Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department is partnering again with...
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From This Day Forward Celebrates 55th Anniversary Season
Valdese, NC – This longest running outdoor drama in NC tells the story of the Waldenses, a...
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Hickory Church Of Christ VBS, Prayer And Cookout, In August
Hickory – Hickory Church of Christ is inviting kids, ages 2 to adults, to its VBS, Sun. –...
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Hickory Ballet Alumnae Make Broadway Debut
Hickory – At Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts studio, students can take a variety of...
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FFN Summer Concert Series Hosts FRACXURED On Friday, 7/7
Valdese, NC – The Town of Valdese presents the Family Friday Night Summer Concert Series...
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Man Wins Fourth Of July Key Lime Pie Eating Championship
Key West, FL (AP) – New York had its hot dog eating contest to celebrate Independence Day....
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Learn How To Become A Foster Parent On Monday, July 17
Hickory – Patrick Beaver Memorial Library will host Fostering Our Community: Learn How to...
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Public Library Hosts Summer Learning Programs In July And August For Children And Families
Hickory – Hickory Public Library branches continue to offer great events all summer long...
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Maine Woman Punches Bear That And Ends Up With Stitches
Porter, ME (AP) – A Maine woman was bitten by a bear in her backyard while defending her pet...
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Poetry Hickory To Feature NC Poetry Society President, 7/11
Hickory – July 11 will mark the 196th Poetry Hickory reading. Previous readings have...
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Repticon Charlotte: A Walk Among The Wild Things, 7/8 & 7/9
Concord, NC – Repticon, a recognized leader in hosting reptile and exotic animal expos...
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MLB First Half Recap
We have reached the halfway point of the 2023 MLB season. Personally, it seems like just yesterday...
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Volunteers Needed For Free 2-Day Healthcare Clinic In Shelby, September 23-24
Shelby, NC – Remote Area Medical – RAM® – a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering...
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Ohio Museum Shows TV Is Older Than You Might Think
By Steve Wartenberg The history of television began long before millions of people gathered in...
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Hungry Ticks Can Use This Static Trick To Land On You And Your Pets
By Maddie Burakoff, New York (AP) – Hungry ticks have some slick tricks. They can zoom...
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Register For City Of Hickory’s Camp Hoorah, By July 31
Hickory – Join us for our 3rd annual Camp Hoorah from Monday, August 7, through Friday,...
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The Keepers Of Democracy
The founders of this nation and those who came after, give us reason to celebrate 247 years of...
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Seniors Morning Out Activities To Include Theatrical Performances
Hickory – SMO Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in July including a theatrical...
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To Fight Berry-Busting Fruit Flies, Researchers Focus On Sterilizing
By Melina Walling (AP) – Paul Nelson is used to doing battle with an invasive fruit fly...
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Register For Free Workshop For Grieving Teens, By July 3
Conover, NC – Carolina Caring is offering a Creative Arts Healing Workshop for teens ages 13...
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57th Season Of Shindig On the Green Continues This Sat., July 1
Asheville, NC – Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join...
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Independence Day Celebration Events Around The Area
BLOWING ROCK 7/1, July 4th Celebration in Blowing Rock. Parade: Saturday July 1, 10:00 am. Join...
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Storytimes At The Hickory Public Libraries, Now Through August
Hickory – This Summer the Hickory Public Library is offering exciting storytimes that you...
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Wanzl Named Major Corporate Sponsor For The 2023 CVFA
Catawba County, NC – The Catawba Valley Festival of the Arts is proud to announce Wanzl as...
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West Hickory Senior Center Re-certified As Senior Center Of Excellence By NC
Hickory – The West Hickory Senior Center, operated by the Catawba County Council on Aging,...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
Now in Theaters: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (** ½) After a fifteen-year hiatus,...
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MLB All Star Voting Is Flawed
There is always controversy when the rosters for the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game are...
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Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series Hosts Pizazz Band, July 7
Statesville, NC – This year, Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and the Greater...
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Group Promoting Plant-Based Eating Wants A New Name For Macon Bacon Baseball Team
Macon, GA (AP) – A doctors’ group that promotes plant-based eating and animal rights is...
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Orcas Disrupt Boat Race Near Spain In Latest Display Of Dangerous, Puzzling Behavior
Spain (AP) – A pod of killer whales bumped one of the boats in an endurance sailing race as...
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Dolphin Moms Use Baby Talk To Call To Their Young
Washington (AP) – You know instantly when someone is speaking to an infant or small child....
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California Man Convicted Of Illegally Importing An Ancient Mosaic From Syria
Los Angeles (AP) – A California man has been found guilty of illegally importing an ancient...
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Register For Carolina Caring’s Virtual Book Club On August 1
Conover, NC – Carolina Caring will offer a virtual book club featuring “It’s OK That You’re...
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The Murder Of Sam Tally
Before roads got better and automobiles took over from trains as the best way to get around,...
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Littering Independently
Some regular readers have annually asked “Why haven’t you done a yearly write-up for Independence...
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Florida Deputy And Motorist Survive Being Swept Through Storm Drain Amid Huge Rainstorm
Pensacola, FL (AP) – A Florida sheriff’s deputy and a motorist are lucky to be alive after...
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Saturday Screenings Hosted Downtown Hickory, Begins July 8
Hickory – Sit back, relax, and enjoy free movies this summer! Saturday Screenings take place at...
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Auto Shop Owner Who Paid Worker In 91,500 Oily Pennies Ordered To Pay Nearly $40,000 More
Atlanta (AP) – The owner of an auto repair shop who paid a former employee with 91,500 oily...
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Hickory Elks Lodge 1654 Presents 2023 Patriot Of The Year To Captain Donald F. Smith
Hickory – On June 14, 2023, the Hickory Elks Lodge 1654 recognizes Capt Don Smith for...
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The Green Room Announces Summer Camps In July
Newton, NC – Sign Up For Summer Camps NOW! Don’t wait too long to register as we expect them...
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The Lawn Ranger
The frigid, frozen winds of winter have finally faltered. Chances of a “snow day” are officially...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
Now in Theaters: Elemental – The latest from Pixar studios has arrived and it’s a unique...
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Making Wooden Rocking Chairs On Saturday, June 24
Hickory – The Western Piedmont Woodcrafters Club June 24th meeting will feature a presentation on...
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Two Eras Of History In One
Roads, traffic, people, congestion make it difficult to image what the landscape was once like in...
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Who Is This Guy?
Victor Wembanyama is going to be the number-one pick in tonight’s NBA Draft. This has been known...
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Banner Elk’s Art On The Greene Series, July 1 & 2, August 5 & 6
Banner Elk, NC – Banner Elk’s popular Art on the Greene series continues with shows the first...
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Library Hosts Teen Summer Learning Programs In July
Hickory – Celebrate Summer Learning with Hickory Public Library! Throughout July, both...
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In A Race Against Clock, Ships Search For Submersible Lost Near Titanic Wreck
By Patrick Whittle and Holly Ramer (AP) – In a race against the clock on the high seas, an...
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Call For Sculptors For 37th Annual Sculpture Celebration
Lenoir, NC – The Caldwell Arts Council announces a call for sculptors to participate in its...
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Mural Underway, Reception With Artist Planned At Ridgeview Recreation Center, June 28
Hickory – Work is underway for a new, colorful mural at Ridgeview Recreation Center in Hickory....
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Register For Fall Gardening Talk & Plant Swap On Sat., July 22
Hickory – NC Cooperative Extension Agent April Vigardt will lead an informative session on...
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Join Downtown Lenoir For Cruise-In On July 1, 3PM-9PM
Lenoir, NC – It’s Cruise-In time again! Get ready for the next Cruise-In Downtown Lenoir on...
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Crickets Invade Nevada Town And Residents Are Fighting Back
Elko, NV (AP) – Dana Dolan was driving through her small Nevada hometown when she thought...
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Call For Artists For Full Circle Arts Tiny Art Show, By July 14
Hickory – Full Circle Arts is calling artists in the area to enter its eleventh annual Tiny...
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Little Johnny Trailer Trash Returns To Family Friday Night Stage, 6/23
Valdese, NC- Back by popular demand, Little Johnny Trailer Trash will continue the Family Friday...
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Grammy Award-Winning Band Member Performs On 6/29
Vale, NC – Join us at Hart Square Village for the final concert in the Heritage Music...
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Sails Original Music Series Brings Back Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues On June 16
Hickory – The City of Hickory’s 2023 Sails Original Music Series welcomes back nationally renowned...
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The Beatles Releasing Final Record Thanks To Help From AI
By Sylvia Hui London (AP) – Artificial intelligence has been used to extract John Lennon’s...
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Redhawk Pub. Announces New Poetry Collection, All In, By Scott Owens And Pris Campbell
Hickory – Poets Scott Owens and Pris Campbell have partnered once again to bring readers their...
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All Together Dance, Sing, Make, And Create With Special Performances At Hickory Public Library
Hickory – You won’t want to miss our line-up of special performers this July as part of the...
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YMCA Mobile Kitchen At Ridgeview Branch Library, 6/27
Hickory – Learn a new recipe! Staff from the YMCA will guide you through cooking a...
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