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Flagpole Donated To Rocky Face Park In Memory Of Park Advocate Wilton Scronce

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | April, 1, 2021 | Local News

Alexander County, NC – Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area was one of Wilton Scronce’s favorite...

Lost And Found: $1M Lottery Ticket Recovered In Parking Lot

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | News

Lost And Found: $1M Lottery Ticket Recovered In Parking Lot Sparta, TN (AP) — A Tennessee man was...

Florida Couple Offers Free Beer As Way To Meet The Neighbors

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | Out of Focus

Cape Coral, FL (AP) — A Florida couple came up with a great way to meet their new neighbors after...

German Brewery Pairs With Bakers To Use Surplus Beer

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | Out of Focus

Deusseldorf, Germany (AP) — With restaurants and bars all closed due to pandemic restrictions, a...

District Attorney In Philly Demoted For Doordash Moonlighting During Work Hours

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | Out of Focus

Doylestown, PA (AP) — A top aide to a district attorney in suburban Philadelphia has been demoted...

Regal Cinemas, 2nd Largest Chain In US, To Reopen In April

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | National News

By Jack Coyle New York (AP) — Regal Cinemas, the second largest movie theater chain in the U.S.,...

Part Of Wright Brothers’ First Airplane Goes To Mars

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | National News

By Marcia Dunn Cape Canaveral, FL (AP) — A piece of the Wright brothers’ first airplane is on...

The Madness Continues

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | Sid On Sports

The first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament last weekend gave us a little bit of everything. There...

New To Streaming & Blu-Ray

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | Blu-ray Releases, Film Reviews

New to Streaming: Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) Snyder, the original director of the...

Campers

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | Have Chainsaw Will Travel

Stop me if you’ve heard this one… but not before you realize you haven’t. Some friends are camping...

Get Homework Help At A Few Local Libraries

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | Local News

Newton, NC – Do you know of a child who could benefit from one-on-one help with classroom work or...

Foothills Conservancy Announces Two Summer Intern Positions Available, Apply By April 16

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | Local News

Morganton, NC — Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina is now accepting applications for a...

CCPC Celebrates Milestone Mailing Of 500,000th Book Through Imagination Library

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | Local News

Newton, NC – Catawba County Partnership for Children is a nonprofit agency that works to...

Iconic City Walk Wooden Bridge Arches To Be Future Landmark

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The wooden arches for Hickory’s iconic City Walk pedestrian bridge are scheduled...

Homeless Ministry’s Open House For New Housing Program, 4/11

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Strong Life Ministries is holding an open house for their new transitional housing...

Why Are You Getting A Covid-19 Vaccine?

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | Local News

“Nos vamos a poner la vacuna del COVID para proteger a la gente mayor, mas que nada, y a la gente...

Catawba County Library Staff Honored As Newton’s NC Main Street Champions

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | Local News

Newton, NC – The Downtown Newton Development Association (DNDA) named the staff of the...

Entrepreneurship Competition For Kids! Pitch Your Idea For $1K!

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Kids Idea Tank is the nation’s biggest entrepreneurship competition for kids age...

Bethlehem Lions Club Hosts Online Mattress & Bed Raffle, Tickets Now Available

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | Local News

Bethlehem, NC – The Bethlehem Lions Club is hosting a raffle to support local charities! A...

Stream Annual Rotarian Idol Show Live, 3/27

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The annual Rotarian Idol singing competition returns this Saturday, March 27 at...

Speakers Wanted For TEDxHickory, Apply By July 15

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – TEDxHickory is seeking speakers to present for this year’s upcoming event. If you...

Last Chance To Catch The Weir This Weekend At HCT

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 25, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Time is running out to catch the popular drama, The Weir, by Conor McPherson, at...

‘Dating Scammer’ Faces More Time After Escape & Capture

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | Out of Focus

Camden, NJ (AP) — A New Jersey man who has twice served prison terms for using dating services to...

Spanish Police Sink Drug Smugglers’ Submarine Plans

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | Out of Focus

Madrid (AP) — Spanish police announced Friday that they seized a homemade narco-submarine able to...

Assistant Principal Accused In Homecoming Court Vote Fraud

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | Out of Focus

Pensacola, FL. (AP) — An assistant principal at an elementary school is accused of accessing the school district’s internal system to cast fraudulent votes for her daughter who was elected homecoming queen at her high school,...

Home Video Report

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | Blu-ray Releases, Film Reviews

New to Disc: Paramount: Wonder Showzen: The Complete Series (2005-06) The satirical MTV puppet...

March Madness Returns

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | Sid On Sports

After a one-year hiatus due to COVID, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is back and it...

Anxiety, Confusion, Terror, Relief: Giving Birth In Pandemic

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | National News

By Leanne Italie New York (AP) — Pregnancy, birth and life with a newborn in the middle of a...

SALT Block Presents Liam Bailey And Two Bird Stone, March 20

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The SALT Block Foundation is proud to host a first time music event, an evening...

Why Are You Getting A Covid-19 Vaccine?

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | Local News

“Because I got COVID. My son got it and then I got it. And at first I was on the fence. I didn’t...

John Schneider To Appear At Newton PAC, March 19 & 20

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | Local News

Newton, NC – Legendary Dukes of Hazzard star, John Schneider will be coming to Newton...

Lions Club Bass Fishing Tourney Rescheduled For Sat., April 3

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | Local News

Lake Hickory, NC – Calling all men, women and children ( under 18 years must be accompanied...

Local Group To Explore Myth Of ‘Black Confederates,’ On 3/20

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The Catawba County Truth & Reconciliation Committee (CCTRC) invites the public...

Call For Artists For A New Kind Of Art, Sticky Creations, By 4/15

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Full Circle Arts is inviting artists at all levels to join in a fun...

Catawba Co. Library To Host Hickory Ballet For Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’, On 3/20 & 4/17

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | Local News

Newton, NC – The Catawba County Library is celebrating the approach of spring with special...

Shelby Writer Lou Schlesinger Wins Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | Local News

Asheville, NC — NCWN member Lou Schlesinger has won the 2021 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize for his...

HCT’s Supernatural Drama, The Weir, Opens Today, 3/18

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Conor McPherson’s play, The Weir is a haunting evocative evening no one will ever...

Big Chair Chess Club Hosts Eugene Brown, 3/27, On Zoom

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The Foothills Carolina Club consists of UNC Alumni and friends in the Unifour area. Join us on March 27th at 5:30pm for a free zoom event, and learn about the Big Chair Chess Club as we welcome Eugene Brown. His...

Meet Some Of The Contestants As Rotarian Idol Draws Near

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Additional talented singers are announced for the 11th Annual Rotarian Idol,...

Waldensian Trail Of Faith In Valdese Is Now Open

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | Local News

Valdese, NC – The Waldensian Trail of Faith in Valdese is now open for the season. The Trail...

Eligible Group 4 Covid-19 Vaccination Information

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 18, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – As the state’s vaccine rollout plan opens up to people with one or more conditions...

Naked Cowboy Gets Hero’s Welcome A Week After Arrest

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 17, 2021 | Out of Focus

Daytona Beach, FL (AP) — Attendees at Bike Week in Daytona Beach gave a hero’s welcome to a Times...

Carolina Caring Offers Free Virtual ‘Mourning’ Coffee Break

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 17, 2021 | Local News

Conover, NC – Grief can be a lonely experience. Grab a cup of coffee and join Carolina...

Reader of the Week

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | News

Found Around Town

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | News

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First Whooping Crane Hatched At Foundation In Wisconsin Dies

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Out of Focus

Baraboo, WI (AP) — The first whooping crane hatched at the International Crane Foundation in...

Yard Sale Find Turns Out To Be Artifact Worth Up To $500,000

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Out of Focus

Hartford, CT (AP) — Talk about your yard sale finds. A small porcelain bowl bought for $35 at a...

Amtrak Worker Accused Of Stealing & Selling 77 Chain Saws

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Out of Focus

Newark, NJ (AP) — A longtime Amtrak employee in New Jersey stole several dozen chain saws and...

Remains Of Cold War-Era Russian Submarine Catch Fire

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Out of Focus

Providence, RI (AP) — The remains of a Cold War-era Russian submarine once seen in a movie...

Remembering Local Folk Artist Addie James

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | National News

By Kate Merrill During Black History Month 2021, I’ve been thinking about folk artist Addie James,...

What A Deal For Dak

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Sid On Sports

By most accounts, the contract Dak Prescott signed this week to play quarterback for the Dallas...

Wondering Around

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Have Chainsaw Will Travel

FORWONDERING: A bit of friendly forewarning, followed directly by a delightful disclaimer. This...

Home Video Report

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Blu-ray Releases, Film Reviews

In Theaters Now and Streaming Soon: The Father (2020) Anthony Hopkins gives a smashing...

Young Artists And Authors Showcase (YAAS) International Competition, Apply By April 10

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS) is an annual competition that...

Valdese Community Affairs Presents The Lucky Leprechaun Hunt, Now Through March 17

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Valdese, NC- In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, 100 lucky leprechauns have taken over Downtown...

Review Of WPS Concert For The Community On March 6

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

By W. Gerald Cochran Hickory – After a year of deafening silence, a masked and socially...

City Of Hickory’s Pay Attention In City Traffic For March

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The Hickory Police Department’s March traffic enforcement P.A.C.T. – Pay Attention in...

Exciting Singers In Rotarian Idol, On Saturday, March 27

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The return of the Rotary Club of Hickory’s Rotarian Idol boasts talented singers,...

Changing The Clocks And Employee Hours This Sun., 3/14

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Michael E. Rink, Managing Member of Rink and Robinson, PLLC, Certified Public...

2021 Unifour Senior Games Are Near, Register By March 26

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Registration is now underway for the 2021 Unifour Senior Games at...

Catawba County Republican Party County Convention, 3/20

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Newton, NC – The Catawba County Republican Party will be holding their annual County...

Autism Society Of NC Presents Online Conference, 3/19 – 3/20

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Raleigh, NC – The Autism Society of North Carolina will host its 2021 conference virtually on...

Remembering Local Folk Artist Addie James

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

By Kate Merrill During Black History Month 2021, I’ve been thinking about folk artist Addie James,...

Auditions For Steel Magnolias At The Green Room, 3/22 & 3/23

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Newton, NC – Truvy’s Beauty Shop is opening for business! Yes, Steel Magnolias is coming to...

Lake Hickory Trails Night Ride This Friday, March 12

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – On Friday, March 12, at 5 p.m., we invite you to participate in this rare...

HMF’s Think Tank Songwriting Contest Deadline Is May 1

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Do you like to write music? Would you like to record your song in a studio? The...

City Of Hickory & Burke County Partner To Build New Airport Hanger

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – On March 9, Hickory City Council and the Burke County Board of Commissioners...

Free Blueberry Pruning Watch Party & Discussion On March 15

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Join us for a virtual workshop and learn how to prune your blueberry bushes on...

Carolina Caring Offers Free Virtual Meditation Group, 3/18

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Conover, NC – make plans to join Carolina Caring for Mindfulness Meditation, an online...

Carolina Caring Offers Free Online Support Group Through April

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Conover, NC – The coronavirus pandemic has contributed to an unprecedented level of loss....

Regional Actors Bring Irish Folklore To Life In HCT’s The Weir, Opening Thursday, March 18

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The upcoming production of The Weir, opening March 18th at the Hickory Community...

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Extends Hours Beginning 3/15

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | News

Hickory – Beginning Monday, March 15, Patrick Beaver Memorial Library will extend its...

Hiddenite Arts Offers Classes With Amy Barr, 5/1 & 6/5

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hiddenite, NC – Hiddenite Arts & Heritage will be offering classes with Amy Barr....

HMA Adds New Dates For Warhol Wednesdays, 3/31 & 4/14

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Join HMA Executive Director, Jon Carfagno, at Café Rule for evenings dedicated to...

Increase Your Well-Being with New Fitness Opportunities

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 11, 2021 | Local News

Newton, NC – With warm weather approaching, the Catawba County Library is partnering with the NC...

Justifiable Homicide

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 8, 2021 | Have Chainsaw Will Travel

With that title some are preparing to take notes on the “how to” portion of this article! Others...

Seagrove Potters Announces Annual Celebration Of Spring Pottery Tour, April 16-18

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Local News

Seagrove, NC -Seagrove Potters 13th Annual Celebration of Spring Pottery Tour takes place on the...

Catawba Farms Inaugural Spring Farmfest And Artisan Market Set For May 15

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Local News

Newton, NC – Make plans to attend the inaugural Spring FarmFest & Artisan Fair at...

Hickory Elks Present Awards To Three Hickory Public Servants

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Each year, Hickory Elks Lodge 1654 recognizes those who exhibit the patriotic...

Volunteers Needed For Annual Spring Litter Sweep, April 10-24

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Local News

Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Department of Transportation needs volunteers to help clean up trash along...

Carolina Caring Offers Free Virtual Bingo Night On March 29

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Local News

Conover, NC – Everyone likes the thrill of yelling out “Bingo!” It’s a favorite game among...

SBC Presents Two No Cost Webinars For Small Businesses And Non-Profits, March 11 & 17

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory-The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Small Business Center will present two no-cost...

19th-Century Amherst Home Cleared For Mile-Long Move

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Out of Focus

Amherst, MA (AP) — Authorities have cleared the way for a 19th-century home in Amherst, Massachusetts, to be moved intact to a new site about a mile away. The two-story building owned by Amherst College will be brought to a...

Doctor Appears In Court Video Call While Performing Surgery

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Out of Focus

Sacramento, CA (AP) – The Medical Board of California said it would investigate a plastic...

Government Releases Two More Endangered Red Wolves In NC

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | National News

By Jonathan Drew (AP) – Government wildlife officials released two more critically...

NYC Steakhouse Stunt: A Wax Don Draper Hanging At The Bar

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Out of Focus

New York (AP) – It’s a promotion that could be straight out of the “Mad Men” Don Draper...

Cat That Vanished 15 Years Ago Is Reunited With Owner

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Out of Focus

Los Angeles (AP) — A cat that went astray about 15 years ago has been reunited, older and maybe...

WPS Partners With Local Organizations For Livestream Concert For The Community, March 6

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The Western Piedmont Symphony will perform a Concert for the Community to unite our...

LRU Hosts American Conference For Irish Studies, March 18-20

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University announces it will host the 31st annual 2021 Southern Region...

Buried Dreams

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Have Chainsaw Will Travel

“A dream is a wish your heart makes, when you’re fast asleep. In dreams you will lose your...

Library Features Local Figures In Read-Aloud Series, March 4-6

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Local News

Newton, NC – If you enjoyed being read to as a child, you’ll be excited by the read-aloud series...

New To Streaming & Blu-Ray

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Blu-ray Releases, Film Reviews

New to Streaming: Minari (2020) The critically acclaimed tale of a Korean family attempting to...

10 Warning Signs Of Alzheimer’s Virtual Program At Library, 3/11

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Hickory Public Library is offering a virtual program through Zoom with the Western...

Rotary Club’s Rotarian Idol Returns To Hickory, Sat., Mar. 27

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The Rotary Club of Hickory has announced the return of its annual Rotarian Idol...

ACC Tournament Drive-Thru Chili Event Is Mar. 11, Morganton

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Local News

Morganton, NC – Some things never change such as pretending not to be disappointed when your...

NBA Nuggets

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Sid On Sports

The NBA has reached it’s All-Star Break meaning the season is at it’s midway point. The season has...

Register For Hickory’s Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, 3/27

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Registration is now open for the City of Hickory’s annual Children’s Easter Egg...

Highland Recreation Center Adds Saturday Hours

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Beginning March 6, Highland Recreation Center will be open on Saturdays from 9...

Local Actors Share The Stage Again In The Weir At HCT, Mar. 18

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | March, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Two local actors, Jordan Randall and Will Vogler, are returning to the Hickory...

Mars Rover’s Giant Parachute Carried Secret Message

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | Out of Focus

Cape Canaveral, FL (AP) – The huge parachute used by NASA’s Perseverance rover to land on...

139-Year-Old House Rolls To New San Francisco Address

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | Out of Focus

San Francisco, CA (AP) – After 139 years at 807 Franklin St. in San Francisco, a two-story...

Mayo Proves To Be A Miracle For Endangered Turtles

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | Out of Focus

Michmoret, Israel (AP) – When it comes to saving sea turtles, Israeli rescuers have...

Alaska Woman Using Outhouse Attacked By Bear, From Below

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | Out of Focus

Anchorage, AK (AP) – An Alaska woman had the scare of a lifetime when using an outhouse in...

UK Seeks Global Standard On ‘Vaccine Passports’

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | National News

UK Seeks Global Standard On ‘Vaccine Passports’ By JILL LAWLESS London (AP) – Britain plans...

Bone Cancer Survivor Joins Billionaire On SpaceX Flight

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | National News

By Marcia Dunn AP Aerospace Writer Cape Canaveral, FL (AP) – After beating bone cancer,...

New To Streaming & Blu-Ray

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | Blu-ray Releases, Film Reviews

New to Disc: Kino: The Other Side of the Mountain/The Other Side of the Mountain, Part 2 (1975-78)...

Panthers Eying Watson?

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | Sid On Sports

Deshaun Watson has made it clear he does not want to continue quarterbacking the Houston Texans....

One Night Stand Contingency Plan

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | Have Chainsaw Will Travel

PROLOGUE: “When I was a child, I spoke as a child; I understood as a child, I thought as a child:...

Morganton Actor Returns To The HCT Stage In The Weir, Opens 3/18

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – At the climax of Conor McPherson’s 1997 play The Weir, a group of middle-aged men...

LRU’s Upcoming Visiting Writers Series Events, March 18, 19 & 25

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series is currently on its 32nd season and...

Sign Up For Summer Camps At Hickory Music Factory

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The Hickory Music Factory announces summer camps for children and teens. The...

HMA Offers A Variety Of Art Classes The Month Of March

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Hickory Museum of Art’s offers classes in March. To register for an art class,...

Crawdads Are Back! Opening Night Set For Tuesday, May 11

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | Local News

By Ashley Salinas Hickory – The Crawdads are excited to reveal their 2021 schedule which...

Library Partners With School For Student Art Exhibit, Through 3/8

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | Local News

Newton, NC – In early February, the Catawba County Library launched its most recent art exhibit at...

Green Room’s Virtual Youth Auditions For Hansel and Gretel, Submissions Due This Friday, 2/26

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | Local News

Newton, NC – Hansel and Gretel, based on the classic GRIMM BROTHERS fairy tale, is an...

Alexander County Announces Running Race Schedules

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | News

Alexander County, NC – Many events in 2020 were postponed or canceled due to the COVID-19...

WRC’s Pantry With A Purpose Is Getting Low, Need Donations!

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Women’s Resource Center needs your help restocking Pantry with a Purpose (Items in...

Virtual Hiring Event For Production Technicians and Maintenance Staff, March 4

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | Local News

Conover, NC – In partnership with Goodwill and NCWorks, Armacell LLC is having a virtual...

Save The Date For WRC’s Art In The Park, Saturday, May 22

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 25, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – On Saturday, May 22, 2021, Women’s Resource Center will host Art in the Park. This...

Like

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Have Chainsaw Will Travel

“Nobody LIKES me! Everyone detests me! I surmise I shall go forth and partake of a reasonably...

What’s Up With ACC Basketball?

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Sid On Sports

A season like the current campaign was not ever supposed to happen. The ACC was supposed to be...

New To Streaming & Blu-Ray

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Blu-ray Releases, Film Reviews

Correction: The film, The Mauritanian (2021), mentioned in last week’s column, is in theaters...

Early Registration Now Open For HMA’s Eighth Annual Autolawn Party, Reg. By 4/19

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Registration is now open for The Eighth Annual Autolawn Party, presented by Hickory...

Do You Know How To Respectfully Retire American Flags?

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Wondering how to properly discard a worn or faded American flag? Residents can...

Most Medicaid Beneficiaries To Transition To NC Medicaid Managed Care Program, Starting 3/1

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Local News

Alexander County, NC – Did you know that approximately 20 percent of Alexander County citizens...

Library Shares Strategies For Organizing Paperwork, 2/19

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Local News

Newton, NC – If you’re constantly overwhelmed by mail and other paperwork and can’t seem to get a...

Study Shows Some Dinosaur Migration Delayed By Climate Change

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | National News

By Seth Borenstein (AP) – Plant-eating dinosaurs probably arrived in the Northern Hemisphere...

2021 Catawba Valley Heart Ball Goes Virtual, Saturday, Feb. 20

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The Heart of Catawba Valley is taking the traditional Catawba Valley Heart Ball...

Vendor Applications Online Now For April Craft Market, 4/10

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Local News

Valdese, NC – Celebrate the Spring safely in Valdese, NC with the April Craft Market on...

Tennessee Man Leaves $5 Million To Pet Border Collie

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Out of Focus

Nashville, TN (AP) — It won’t be a dog’s life for a Tennessee canine whose owner recently died....

Sheriff’s Office Offers Valentine’s Day ‘Special’ For Exes

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Out of Focus

Nashville, NC (AP) — A North Carolina sheriff’s office is giving people a chance on Valentine’s...

SALT Block Presents Liam Bailey And Two Bird Stone, March 20

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The SALT Block Foundation is proud to host a first time music event, an evening...

Vaccinations Begin For Group 3 In Catawba Co., 2/24 & 3/10

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Governor Cooper announced that educators and child care providers will be eligible...

Carolina Caring Holds Cutest Pet Contest, Enter By March 11

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Local News

Conover, NC – Carolina Caring welcomes donations and photos for its first ever Cutest Pet...

Surry Trail Reaches Milestone With Four New Wineries

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Local News

State Road, NC – The Surry County Wine Trail celebrates a milestone as a recent flurry of openings...

Ancient Shell Horn Can Still Play A Tune After 18,000 Years

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Out of Focus

Washington (AP) — A large conch shell overlooked in a museum for decades is now thought to be the...

Black History Discussion Group On Writer Jason Reynolds, 2/17

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Local News

Newton, NC – How much do people generally know about black history? That question was raised in...

Finns Create Temporary Artwork On Snowy Golf Course

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | News

Helsinki – (AP) — An ephemeral artwork made with thousands of footsteps in the snow has...

FCA’s Wild And Crazy Valentine Show, Now Through March 6

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – “Froggy Comes a Courtin’”, a computer photo by L. Michelle Bitler, won the prize,...

Last Chance To Catch HCT’s Comedy Noises Off!, 2/18 – 2/21

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Noises Off!, concludes its run this with weekend, with performances Thursday...

SBC Hosts Free Small Business Webinars, February 24 & 25

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – CVCC’s Small Business Center offers two no-cost webinars for small businesses on...

HCT Announces Cast For Ghostly Irish Drama, The Weir, Opening Thursday, March 18

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Artistic Director Eric Seale has just announced his casting for the Hickory...

Murray’s Mill Bike Ride, Benefiting The Historical Association Of Catawba County, Set For June 5

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Local News

Catawba, NC – Enjoy a pleasant ride through the rolling and flat expanse of eastern Catawba...

Free Virtual Workshop For Veterans, Thursday, February 25

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 18, 2021 | Local News

Conover, NC – Join Carolina Caring and the American Red Cross for a workshop entitled...

Koala Rescued After 5-Car Pileup On Australian Freeway

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Out of Focus

Canberra, Australia (AP) – A koala has been rescued after causing a five-car pileup while...

New Historical Education Park In Valdese Breaks Ground On 2/16

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Local News

Valdese, NC – A new Education Park is coming to Valdese thanks to the efforts of Foundation...

SBC Offers Two No-Cost Virtual Webinars, February 18 & 22

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – CVCC’s Small Business Center offers two no-cost webinars for small businesses on...

New To Streaming & Blu-Ray

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Blu-ray Releases, Film Reviews

New to Streaming: The Mauritanian (2021) Directed by Kevin Macdonald and based on the NY Times...

Raising Resilient Children Virtual Workshop, Thursday, Feb. 18

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Catawba County Partnership for Children presents a free online workshop via zoom...

Greenway Public Transportation Offers Free Rides To Covid-19 Vaccinations Sites

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Greenway Public Transportation is pleased to assist the public with FREE...

Another Dynasty For Brady?

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Sid On Sports

On the heals of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominating performance in the Super Bowl,...

Turkish Man Strikes Up 37-Year Friendship With Swan

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Out of Focus

Edirne, Turkey (AP) – An unusual friendship between a Turkish man and a swan he rescued has...

The 2021 United Arts Fund Campaign Is Now Underway

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The United Arts Council of Catawba County has launched the public phase of the...

Crawdads Officially Sign On to Become High-A Rangers Affiliate

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The Hickory Crawdads formally accepted the invitation from the Texas Rangers to...

Arts Council Announces Spring Grants, Deadline Is March 30

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The United Arts Council of Catawba County has announced deadlines for its spring...

BRAHM Partners With Small And Mighty Acts For Black History Month

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Local News

Blowing Rock, NC – Over the next five weeks Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM)...

Found Around Town

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | News

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Blood Drive & Food Drive Event At PACE@Home, Friday, 2/12

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Tami Fox with The Temple Team-Keller Williams and PACE@Home are hosting a giving...

Submit Your Poems To The 2021 NC State Poetry Contest By 3/1

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Local News

Raleigh, NC — The annual NC State Poetry Contest is a free literary competition open to all North...

City Of Hickory To Sell Mulch This Weekend, February 12 & 13

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Just in time for spring planting, the City of Hickory will soon begin its sales of...

Hickory Police Department’s P.A.C.T. For Month Of February

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The Hickory Police Department’s February traffic enforcement P.A.C.T. – Pay Attention in...

In An Anxious Winter, The Garden Still Offers Consolation

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | National News

By Julia Rubin (AP) – Deep into this pandemic winter, it can be hard to remember what a...

Jurassic Quest Drive Thru Comes To Charlotte, February 12-21

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Local News

Charlotte, NC – Attention North Carolina dinosaur lovers! Come join us in Charlotte at the...

Quirky Presidents Day Sale Includes Washington’s Hair & JFK Sweater

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Out of Focus

(AP) – It’s almost Presidents Day, and now there’s a chance to own a quirky piece of White...

February

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Have Chainsaw Will Travel

“Oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got to do with it? What’s love what is love? Baby don’t hurt...

Long View Lions Club Annual Fishing Tournament, Reg. By 3/21

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The Long View Lions Club announces it’s annual Team Bass Fishing Tournament set...

Wildly Funny Noises Off! Opens Thursday, 2/11, At HCT

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The frantic farce Noises Off! begins its eight performance run this Thursday,...

Newton Hosts Covid-19 Vaccine Zoom Meeting, Today, Feb. 11

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Local News

Newton, NC – Catawba County Public Health and the City of Newton are partnering to provide a...

Library Requests Seed Donations From Community To Share

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Local News

Newton, NC – As the spring growing season approaches, the Catawba County Library is launching a...

Breaking Up Is Hard! Let Women’s Resource Center Help, Feb. 24

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 11, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The Women’s Resource Center hosts “Breaking Up & Moving On,” presented by...

10-Year-Old San Antonio Boy Cashes In On GameStop Stocks

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Out of Focus

San Antonio (AP) — A 10-year-old San Antonio boy made a killing by selling GameStop stock he was...

Devoted Browns Fan Cuts Hair After 6 Years To Celebrate Wins

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Out of Focus

Sandusky, OH (AP) — For years, Cleveland Browns season ticket holder and devoted fan, Jeff...

Tiger In Chicago-Area Zoo Undergoes Second Hip Surgery

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Out of Focus

Brookfield, IL (AP) — An Amur tiger that underwent hip-replacement surgery only to dislodge the...

Super Matchup In The Super Bowl

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Sid On Sports

The Super Bowl that few thought would happen about six months ago is actually going to take place...

Infectious Apocalypse

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Have Chainsaw Will Travel

Gather round fellow survivors and we’ll recant the tale of how this all began. You see there was…...

New To Streaming & Blu-Ray

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Blu-ray Releases, Film Reviews

Home Video Report: The Little Things (2021) Denzel Washington’s latest is a crime thriller set in...

Legacy Of Capt. Tom Lives On In 11-Year-Old He Inspired

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | National News

By Danica Kirka London (AP) – The legacy of Capt. Tom Moore, the super fundraiser who died...

2021 RiverRun International Film Festival To Feature 100 Screenings, May 6 Through May 16

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Local News

Winston-Salem, NC —Celebrating its 23rd season, the RiverRun International Film Festival will take...

Register For Lake Hickory Trails Night Ride On February 12

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism invites you to participate in this...

Old Colony Players’ Auditions For The Wizard Of Oz, Feb. 20 & 21

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Local News

Valdese, NC – Old Colony Players’ announces auditions dates for The Wizard Of Oz, A fully...

WPS Partners With Local Organizations For Two Concerts For The Community, March 6 & April 24

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The Western Piedmont Symphony announces two Concerts for the Community to unite our...

Annual Ironwood Estate Orchids’ Open House & Sale, 2/6 – 2/14

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The public is invited to Ironwood Estate Orchids for an Open House and Sale at the...

Meet Belinda And Freddy From HCT’s Noises Off!, Opens Feb. 11

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – There are more than a couple of romantic subplots in Noises Off!, the upcoming...

Just For Kids Videos Encourage Safe, Independent Learning

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | News

Newton, NC – If you’re a parent looking for ways to make sure that your child’s screen time is...

HMF Offers Two New Ensembles/Classes Starting On March 2

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Hickory Music Factory Hickory announces two new ensembles/classes starting this...

Tickets Available For Take Out For Teens, Through February 18

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church invites the public to purchase tickets for the 10th...

CRC Project Grants Available From City Of Hickory, Apply By 3/4

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The City of Hickory Community Relations Council (CRC) is currently seeking...

HCS’ Spring Concert, Alleluia, Livestreams On YouTube, 3/21

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The Hickory Choral Society announces their Virtual Early Spring Concert: Alleluia...

Additional Funds Available For Hickory Residents Through Covid-19 Relief Program

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Hickory residents who have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic...

SBC Partners With IRS To Present Business Organization And Recordkeeping Webinar, 2/5

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Small Business Center will host a...

Register For City Of Hickory’s Baseball & Softball Teams By 2/24

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Registration is now underway for the City of Hickory’s Baseball and Softball...

Author Will Portray FDR’s Private Secretary In Library Zoom Presentation On February 15

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Local News

Hickory – Kathryn Smith, author of The Gatekeeper: Missy LeHand, FDR, and the Untold Story...

Visit Conover Farmers Market Every Thursday, From 3-6 PM

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | February, 4, 2021 | Local News

Conover, NC – Come out to the Conover Winter Farmers Market every Thursday from 3-6pm through April. The market is located in Conover Station Community Room at 409 4th St SE, Conover, NC. Our market was started in 2008...