Mixed-Use Community Development Approved For Downtown Hickory
Hickory – One North Center, LLC gained approval from Hickory City Council to construct a $19...
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Downtown Hickory Art Crawl Is Thursday, September 19
Hickory – Come see what’s happening in Downtown Hickory! Construction is moving along and so is the September 19 Art Crawl! With more than 60 artists displaying their works, this looks to be a fantastic evening. The...
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SBC Hosts Preparing For A Business Loan Seminar, Sept. 13
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Small Business Center will partner...
Read MoreWRC Announces Open House & Pantry Supplies Needed, 9/12
Hickory – Women’s Resource Center announces an Open House set for Thursday, September 12, from 4 – 6pm. Drop in to hear more about new programs for 2019 and 2020, chat with staff, and meet the Every Woman’s Wellness...
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Speakers Wanted For TEDx-Hickory On Nov. 23
Hickory – A group of local volunteers are planning the seventh year of TEDxHickory, a...
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Morganton Festival Is This Friday & Saturday, Sept. 6 & 7
Morganton, NÇ – Join Downtown Morganton in celebrating 38 years of the Morganton Festival...
Read MoreHCT Announces Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Coming 10/4
Hickory – Young local actor Hannah Morrison is taking the title role in the Hickory Community Theatre’s upcoming production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, which will be on stage October 4-27 in the Jeffers Theatre....
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Statesville’s Eli Yacinthe To Perform At Oktoberfest, 10/11
Hickory- Statesville native Eli Yacinthe will be the headliner on Friday, October 11 for the...
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Free Backpack Bash To Remedy Local Hunger Is Today, 9/5
Hickory – The Backpack Bash, Engaging the Arts to Remedy Local Hunger is today, September...
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Piedmont Post Polio Support Group Meets Tuesday, Sept. 10
Hickory – The Piedmont Post Polio Support Group will meet on Tuesday, September 10th at 1PM,...
Read MorePanthers Preview
Carolina Panthers fans have to wonder what team they will see in 2019. Will it be the team that shot out to a 6-2 mark to begin the year, or the one that proceeded to lose the next seven contests before a week 17 win...
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Hickory’s Patriot Day Evening Of Remembrance, September 11
Hickory – The City of Hickory and the community will remember the events of 9/11 at a Patriot Day...
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ACAP’s Impact To Aging On Physical & Mental Health, 9/10
Hickory – Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP) presents: Impact to Aging on Physical and Mental...
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How Creativity Happens Exhibit Opens Sat., Sept. 7, At HMA
Hickory, NC – Hickory Museum of Art’s exhibition “How Creativity Happens (#seeinglight)” is a...
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Sails Music Series Returns With Bluegrass Artist Missy Raines, 9/6
Hickory – The City of Hickory’s 2019 Sails Original Music Series returns to The Sails on the...
Read MoreDallas Senior Center Hosts Two Shag Classes, September 12
Dallas, NC – Gaston County Senior Center will be hosting two Senior Shag Classes on Thursday, September 12. Beginner Shag Lessons will begin at 6:00pm and Intermediate Shag Lessons will begin at 7:10pm. Both classes are $2...
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The Nightingale (**)
The 2014 film, The Babadook, made quite a splash when it was released at the tail end of that...
Read MoreBasic Computer Data Recovery Sessions At Beaver Library, 9/13
Hickory – Patrick Beaver Memorial Library is offering one-on-one sessions for those interested in learning the basics of data recovery, September 13th, 1:00-4:00 PM. Topics to be covered include recovering deleted or lost data...
Read MoreThe State Of E-Recording In North Carolina AT CVPA, 9/10
HIckory, NC – The Catawba Valley Paralegal Association (CVPA) will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Catawba Valley Community College Room WW120, in Hickory, NC. Caldwell County...
Read MoreThe Climb Is Highly Overrated
They say that with age comes intellect, but this is not consistently true. For I have met stupid people of all ages and for the most part the truly stupid ones just get more stupid with the passage of time. Of course this is...
Read MoreHickory Ballet Performs Swan Lake At Various Libraries, 9/7
Newton, NC – In September, the Catawba County Library continues its partnership with Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts to showcase another classic ballet: Swan Lake. The Tchaikovsky work, loosely based on European folk tales,...
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The Tribal Love Rock Musical Hair Opens Friday, 9/6, At HCT
Hickory – Performances of the Hickory Community Theatre’s mainstage season opener, the...
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Family Friday Nights Concludes With The Tim Clark Band, Aug.30
Valdese, NC- Valdese will celebrate with a season finale of the summer concert series with The Tim...
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Between The Waves
Prelude: Though it’s hard to fathom, traditions have to traditionally start somewhere...
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The 38th Annual Hiddenite Celebration Of The Arts Is 9/28
Hiddenite, NC – An exciting day of innovative, hands on arts and heritage activities is...
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Visit The M.A.D.E. Competition At Morganton Festival, Sept. 6 & 7
Morganton, NC – Nine Burke County Middle and High School Teams go head to head in an...
Read MorePatrick Beaver Library Hosts First Friday Local Author, Sept. 6
Hickory – On Friday, September 6, 2019 at 12:00 p.m., the First Friday Local Author program at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library will feature author Dale Bailey. Bailey will share his past experiences that have led to him...
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Kidzone And Teenzone At The Morganton Festival, Sept. 6 & 7
Morganton, NC – The Kidzone and Teenzone is back at the Morganton Festival taking place...
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CAC’s 34th Annual Sculpture Celebration Is Sept. 7, 9AM-4PM
Lenoir, NC – Caldwell Arts Council announces the 34th annual Sculpture Celebration in...
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Register For Newton’s Plein Air Paint Out & Wet Art Show By 9/25
Newton, NC – The Newton Public Art Commission is excited to present the Newton Fall Plein...
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The Indie Stage Is Back At The Morganton Festival, Sept. 6 & 7
Morganton, NC – Join Morganton in celebrating 38 years of the Morganton Festival sponsored...
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Early Registration Open For 5K Oktoberfest Race, By Oct. 1
Hickory – RunTimeRaces in conjunction with the Hickory Downtown Development Association is...
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Hickory Museum Of Art’s Annual Autolawn Party Is September 7
Hickory – The Autolawn Party is an exciting, community event scheduled for the weekend of...
Read MoreDear Able & Sofi: A Terrified Introvert Struggles With Sales
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Tickets Now On Sale For Rock Musical Hair At HCT, Opens 9/6
Hickory – Coming on the heels of the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, the Hickory Community...
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Seniors Morning Out Includes Musical Performances & Crafts
Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in September,...
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ACC Football Preview
Surprise, surprise! Clemson is entering the 2019 season as heavy favorites to win...
Read MoreLRU Announces Open Auditions For Chicago On September 3
Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University announces audition calls for its 2019 Playmakers production of Chicago. The auditions are at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3, in P.E. Monroe Auditorium. Callbacks will be at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5....
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Five Legal Documents Everyone Needs And Why, 9/8 At 5PM
Hickory – In these turbulent times you need some basic documents to help understand how to...
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Healthy Herbal Allies As Food And Medicine Workshop, Sept. 7
Newton, NC – Catawba County Cooperative Extension Service presents Healthy Herbal Allies as...
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Calling All Golfers! Register For Kiwanis Golf Tournament By 9/4
Hickory – The Hickory Kiwanis and the Kiwanis Club of Western Catawba County will host its...
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After The Wedding (** ½)
Actress Julianne Moore and her husband and frequent collaborator, director Bart Freundlich,...
Read MoreECCCM Hosts Share The Harvest Banquet On September 14
Newton, NC – Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry (ECCCM) has announced the Share the Harvest Banquet to be held on September 14, at Catawba Country Club. Support of the Share the Harvest Banquet enables ECCCM to meet...
Read MoreBring Internet Access Home From The Catawba Co. Libraries
Newton, NC – Having an internet connection is essential for how we live, work, and play. If you don’t have access, the Catawba County Library can help. Each branch offers Wi-Fi hotspots and laptops for patrons to check out, take...
Read MoreCelebration Of Nations At CVCC On Saturday, September 7
Hickory – Catawba Valley Community College’s Office of Multicultural Affairs will host a Celebration of Nations Saturday, September 7 from 10am – 2pm. The festival will take place on the front CVCC lawn (U.S. Hwy. 70...
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Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention, Aug. 30 – Sept.1
Lenoir, NC – The Caldwell Arts Council invites you to experience a perfect Labor Day Weekend...
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Scam Alert From BBB: Don’t Use Voice Search For Phone Numbers
Hickory – Better Business Bureau of Southern Piedmont and Western North Carolina says to use...
Read MoreTwo Seminars To Assist Small Businesses On-Line, 8/27 & 9/3
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Small Business Center will present two no-cost seminars to assist start-ups and small businesses sell their products and services on-line. The Small Business Center...
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Sunrise Run On The Greenway, 5K & 10K, Is Saturday, Sept. 7
Morganton, NC – Test your endurance during the Morganton Festival’s annual Sunrise Run on...
Read MoreBoger City UMC’s Community Luncheon Is Sunday, August 25
Boger City, NC – A community luncheon has been scheduled for Sunday, August 25th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Boger City United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 2320 East Main Street in Lincolnton. Everyone is...
Read MoreAviation Museum Hosts P-3C Orion’s 50th Birthday Party, 8/24
Hickory – It’s been a year since the US Navy P-3C Orion Submarine Hunter arrived at the Hickory Aviation Museum (HAM) in Hickory NC and opened for visitors to tour. Since then, it’s been a massive year for us welcoming...
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Important College Deadlines For High School Seniors
Raleigh, NC – The fall semester is about to begin, and college may seem far away for high school...
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Lue Will Coach In LA
Tyronn Lue was hired this week as the top assistant coach by the Los Angeles...
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Register For Creating Web Video To Drive Leads And Sales, 8/27
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Community College Small Business Center will present a no–cost...
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One Night Showing Of Purple Dreams Tonight, August 22
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre, the Footcandle Film Society and the United Arts...
Read MoreSBC Presents A Free NC Sales And Use Tax Workshop On 8/29
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Community College Small Business Center will host a no-cost “Sales and Use Tax Workshop” on Wednesday May 22 from 10 AM to 12 noon at CVCC’s Corporate Development Center in Hickory. A...
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Good Boys (** ½)
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Read MoreFree Karma Yoga Classes At Library
Hickory – Join Yoga Instructor Ms. Pradnya (aka Swati) at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library for free Karma Yoga classes every Wednesday at 6:00 pm. Prior yoga experience is not necessary and classes can be joined at any...
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6th Annual Harvest Conference, Sept. 6 & 7 In Swannanoa
Asheville, NC – The 6th Annual Harvest Conference is an educational event hosted by Organic...
Read MoreHiddenite Arts Offers New Session Of Pottery Classes, Begins 8/26
Hiddenite, NC – Instructor, Sally Warren of Mud Dauber studios in Statesville, will begin a new six-week session of pottery classes for adults starting on Monday, August 26th. Classes will be held on Monday evenings from...
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Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run Benefit, Reg. By 9/3 For Extras!
Wilkesboro, NC – Registration is underway for the Fourth Annual Chad Lovette Memorial 5k and 10k...
Read MoreDirty Grass Soul Takes The Stage At Family Friday Night, 8/23
Valdese, NC – Valdese Family Friday Night summer series will continue their season with the Dirty Grass Soul beginning at 7:00pm in the Town Parking area in downtown Valdese. Proudly hailing from the musically rich...
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Register For Fall Baseball, Skills Assessments On August 26
Hickory – Registration for Fall Baseball is now underway at the Recreation and Sports...
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Senior Trivia and Bingo Is Back, Every Wednesday At Library
Hickory – Senior Citizens are invited to Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Wednesdays at...
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Dormant Defenders
With age comes intellect…or so they say. But is it truly wisdom we achieve as the years roll by or...
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Newton 101 Citizens Academy, Register By September 5
Newton, NC – Register now for Newton 101 Citizens Academy, which begins Thursday, Sept. 12....
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Volunteer Now For Johns River Float & Clean Up, Aug. 30
Morganton, NC – Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina invites the public to attend...
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Save The Date! Bethlehem Day Festival Will Be On Sept. 21
Bethlehem, NC – The Bethlehem Community Development Association’s 9th Annual Bethlehem Day...
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Free Emotional And Behavioral Health Sessions At Library, 8/21
Hickory – You are invited to Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Wednesday, August 21, 2019...
Read MoreBoard Of Elections Holds 2nd Free Voter ID Seminar, Aug. 22
Newton, NC – The Catawba County Board of Elections will hold a second educational seminar about voter photo identification requirements Thursday, August 22 at 6:00 p.m. at Newton Library, 115 W. C Street in Newton. The seminar...
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Soldiers Reunion Concludes With Speaker & Parade Today, 8/15
Newton, NC – The principal speaker for the 130th annual Soldiers Reunion program Thursday,...
Read MoreRepack Your Adventure Bag
Chainsaw’s Psychological Pondering: Just a thought — why is it called “life insurance” if it only insures you after you’re dead? Shouldn’t it be called “death insurance”? If they’re going to call it life insurance shouldn’t it...
Read MoreForest City Hosts Hot Nights Cool Rides Car Show, August 16 & 17
Forest City, NC – The 28th Annual Hot Nights Cool Rides Car Show is fast approaching! Each year thousands of visitors flock to the small Western North Carolina town of Forest City on the third weekend in August, this year...
Read MoreTickets On Sale Now For WRC Murder Mystery Fundraiser, 9/26
Hickory – Women’s Resource Center announces its annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre fundraiser to help raise the funds needed to sustain the valuable programs and services they provide to women and families in our...
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Learn To Respond To Cardiac Emergencies Training, Aug. 21
Newton, NC – Many people are unprepared to address an incident of sudden cardiac distress. To know...
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NCAA Smartly Caves
Less than a week after the NCAA sent an obviously short-sighted memo to NBA agents describing new...
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HMA Presents The Photography Of World Traveler Jeff Cline, 8/24
Hickory – Hickory Museum of Art’s newest exhibition, The Art of Adventure: Photographs and Artwork...
Read MoreMake Your Own Jewelry On Library’s 3-D Printer, Today, 8/15
Newton, NC – To make technology accessible to everyone, the Catawba County Library regularly showcases the many ways it can be used in real-life situations. At the library’s next Adult STEAM workshop, participants will make...
Read MoreThe 100 Year Old Gardener Workshop At Library, Aug. 22
Hickory – Join us at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. to learn how to maintain long-term healthy living. This workshop, The 100 Year Old Gardener, will focus on how to foster...
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City Of Hickory Hosts Annual Back To School Bash, Aug. 17
Hickory – The Hickory Recreation and Sports Tourism Department will host its annual Back to School...
Read MoreThrive In Community Seniors’ Art One-Day Showcase, Aug. 16
Newton, NC – It’s never too late to live with joy and indulge your passions. That’s the lesson being shared at the seniors’ art exhibit presented by the Catawba County Library in collaboration with Neighbors Network. The one-day...
Read MoreHickory Motor Speedway Hosts Pink Heals Night, Aug. 23 & 24
Hickory – The Pink Heals North Carolina Foothills Chapter and Dickinson Service Center of Hickory would like to invite the community to a weekend at Hickory Motor Speedway on Friday, August 23rd and Saturday, August 24th....
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Valdese Family Friday Nights Presents Carson Hill, Aug. 16
Valdese, NC- Valdese will feature the talents of Carson Hill on the Family Friday Nights Summer...
Read MorePost-Polio Support Group Meets On August 19
Shelby, NC – Post-Polio Support Group Meeting, on Monday, August 19th at 6 pm. Bring your own meal if you would like to eat with us. Coffee and water will be available. A program will be given by Jane Jolly, former RN who...
Read MoreScary Stories To Tell In The Dark
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (** ½) Who doesn’t love a good horror anthology movie? I’m always the first to raise my hand when anyone brings up the subject. It should come as no surprise that I was more than a...
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CSC Presents New Laser Show, Laser Queen! Aug. 22 & 23
Hickory – Join us for an after hours laser show in the Millholland Planetarium on Thursday,...
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HCT Announces The Recipients Of The 70th Annual Kay Awards
Hickory, NC – The Hickory Community Theatre held its 70th annual Kay Awards Saturday, August...
Read MoreDreamgirls Actors Together Again For Musical Hair At HCT
Hickory – Local actors Taylor Edwards and Donovan Harper will be back on stage together in the Hickory Community Theatre upcoming production of the landmark rock musical of Hair, opening Friday, September 6th. Information...
Read MoreRegister Now For Junior Appalachian Musician Classes
Hiddenite, NC – A new session of the Center’s Alexander Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) classes is currently under way but new students are welcome and registration remains open for this ongoing class series. JAM...
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Library Hosts PC Computer One-On-One Sessions, August 19
Hickory – Patrick Beaver Memorial Library is offering one-on-one sessions for those that have...
Read MoreFast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw (** ½)
Eighteen years after the first film in the Fast and the Furious franchise began, the series has taken a different plan of attack with Hobbs and Shaw. Instead of giving audiences another film featuring the entire cast...
Read MoreHickory’s Post Polio Support Group Meeting Is August 13
Hickory – The Piedmont Post Polio Support Group will meet on Tuesday, August 13 at 11:00 AM, at Corinth Reformed Church, 150 16th Ave. NW, Hickory , Room 106 in the Mitchell House, located on the West Campus of the church....
Read MoreSip Your Way Along Lexington’s Wine Trail, August 17 &18
Sip Your Way Along Lexington’s Wine Trail, August 17 &18 Lexington, NC – While Lexington has long been known for its pork barbecue, this area of the North Carolina Piedmont is earning a reputation for its wine. Six wineries...
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Catawba County Friends Of The Library Host Book Sale, Aug. 8-10
Newton, NC – The Catawba County Friends of the Library are hosting their annual book sale in...
Read MoreNext Catawba Valley Paralegal Association Meeting Is Aug. 13
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Paralegal Association (CVPA) will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Catawba Valley Community College Room WW120, in Hickory, NC. Attorney Michael J....
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Red Sox Woes
It is pretty safe to say that we will not have a defending World Series...
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Reaction…Intelligence Quotient Pending
“Act your age…not your I.Q.!” Remember that old-school gem? In our current easily offended,...
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WPS Summer Pops: Symphony On The Square In Newton, 8/11
Hickory, NC – The Western Piedmont Symphony will perform a free, outdoor concert, “Summer...
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Poetry Hickory To Feature Tim Peeler, Tuesday, August 13
Hickory – Hickory native, Tim Peeler, author of 12 collections of poetry and 4 books on...
Read MoreThis I Believe Service, 8/11
Hickory – Join Unitarian Universalist Church in Hickory for This I Believe, August 11, at 11am. In creating This I Believe, in the 1950s Edward R Murrow said the program sought “to point to the common meeting grounds of...
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HCT Welcomes Newcomer For Rock Musical Hair, Opens 9/6
Hickory – Local actor Corey Knighton has joined the Hickory Community Theatre as Claude in...
Read MoreECCCM Canned Food Drive At NORMfest On August 10
Newton, NC – In celebration of their 50th anniversary, Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry (ECCCM) will have a booth and food drive at the much anticipated NORMfest to be held on Saturday, August 10, at the Norman B....
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Rugbug Theatre’s Clever, Clever Katia Opens Today, August 8
Hickory – The young actors of the RugBug Theatre@HCT will begin performances of their latest...
Read MoreACAP Hickory Presents Anxiety, Depression & Loneliness, 8/13
Hickory – Join Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP) as Dennis Stamper presents “Anxiety, Depression and Loneliness and the Meaning of Life As We Age” on Tuesday August 13, 5:30-7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall at Mt. Olive...
Read MoreJoin The Lions Club At Mt. View Muscle Car Cruise-In, Aug. 10
Hickory- Are you looking for a family friendly admission free cruise-in car show? If you love classic cars, then you have an opportunity to see and to showcase some of the area’s classic to current muscle cars, motorcycles, and...
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Register Now For Barn Quilt Workshop On August 17
Taylorsville, NC – On Saturday, August 17th, 2019, the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center...
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Newton’s 130th Annual Soldiers Reunion Events, Aug. 11 – 15
Newton, NC – The 130th Soldiers Reunion returns to downtown Newton with family-oriented...
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Lawn Care At Library, 8/12
Hickory – The final presentation in a series of workshops focusing on a specific season of lawn...
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New Members Exhibiting At Full Circle Arts Through August 24
Hickory – Full Circle Arts welcomes three artists who have joined the organization as...
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Tickets On Sale Now For The 2019 Footcandle Film Festival
Hickory – The 2019 Footcandle Film Festival is coming to the Drendel Auditorium at the SALT...
Read MoreValdese Waldensian Festival This Weekend, August 9 & 10
Valdese, NC – On the second Saturday of each August, Valdese, North Carolina celebrates its heritage with the Waldensian Festival. Now in its 41st year, the festival will be held on August 9th and 10th. This annual event...
Read MoreHickory’s Pay Attention In City Traffic Sixth Phase Announced
Hickory – The Hickory Police Department’s August traffic enforcement P.A.C.T. – Pay Attention in City Traffic will be located on 2nd and 3rd Avenues NW from North Center Street to 9th Street NW. Enforcement, both day and night,...
Read MoreHudson District Youth Sports Hosts Family Fun Event, Aug. 10
Hudson, NC – The public in invited to join Hudson District Youth Sports for a Family Fun event sponsored by the Gaming Pad located in Fairway Shopping Center in Hudson on Saturday Aug 10, from 1:00 pm – 4:00pm. This...
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July Blu-ray Releases
Universal: Little (2019) Regina Hall wakes up in her 13 year old body in this...
Read MoreLibrary Hosts First Friday Local Author Joyce Hostetter On 8/2
Hickory – Hickory Public Library has finalized the list of local authors participating in the First Friday Local Author Program for the remainder of 2019. The purpose of this program is to provide community members with...
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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (***)
Quentin Tarantino’s latest film is, much like all of the other films on his resume,...
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The Farewell (***)
Based on an actual lie, the tagline for The Farewell claims. Well, there’s certainly...
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Hickory Offers Neighborhood College Program, Apply By 8/23
Hickory – The City of Hickory will offer its popular Neighborhood College program this fall for...
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R.I.P. Dave
From a writer’s perspective, one can plan their material weeks, days or hours in advance...
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Science Fiction Movie Trivia At Library, Aug. 6
Hickory – Join us at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 6:30 p.m....
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Caldwell Arts Competition Calls For Sculpture Artists, Sept. 7
Lenoir, NC – Caldwell Arts Council announces the 34th annual Sculpture Celebration in...
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Trade Alley Art Hosts Waterfall Music Album Reception, 8/9
Hickory – Friday, August 9th, the public is invited to the Waterfall Reception at Trade...
Read MoreBenefit In Honor Of Sally Sowers At Cafe Rule On August 9
Hickory – Popular Hickory rock band 20/20 will perform at 7pm, Friday, August 9 at Cafe Rule & Wine Bar in Hickory. The event is a fundraiser in honor of 16 year-old Sally Sowers, who passed away in 2016. Those who...
Read MoreSkate Rink Jukebox Takes The Stage In Valdese This Friday, 8/2
Hickory – Valdese Family Friday Night summer series will continue their season with the Skate Rink Jukebox beginning at 7:00pm in the Town Parking area in downtown Valdese. Skate Rink Jukebox provides a musical experience...
Read MoreSBC Hosts Free Ebay & Etsy Workshops, August 6 & 13
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Community College Small Business Center will present no–cost workshops to assist small businesses and start-ups with on-line sales using eBay and Etsy. The Small Business Center will present a...
Read MoreInspiring Women Luncheon At WRC On Tuesday, August 27
Hickory – Women’s Resource Center announces an Inspiring Women Luncheon, Tuesday, August 27, from Noon until 1pm. Enjoy a delicious lunch provided by our friends at PDQ and featured Guest Speaker, Professor Charlotte...
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Reevestock Two-Day Music Festival Hosts Mipso, Aug. 2-3
Elkin, NC – With its mission to “keep Yadkin Valley’s music alive and kicking,” the Reevestock...
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HCT’s 70th Annual Kay Awards Is Saturday, August 10
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre will present its 70th annual Kay Awards ceremony on...
Read MoreDividends Not Yet Received On Harper
It was all supposed to change on February 28th of this year for Philadelphia Phillies fans. That was the day when the franchise signed free agent Bryce Harper. Harper was hailed as the savior. A very rich savior....
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Seniors Morning Out Activities To Include Farmer’s Market Visits
Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in August, including...
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Book Signing By Regional Author Christopher Parsons On 8/17
Taylorsville, NC – On Saturday, August 17th, the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will...
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HCT Announces The Cast For New Musical Hair, Opens Sept.6
Hickory – Guest Director Corey Mitchell has just announced his casting choices for the...
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Register For The Hickory Citizens’ Fire Academy By August 19
Hickory – Deadline to apply is quickly approaching. Applications are currently being accepted for...
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Hickory Arts House Concert Series Continues Friday, Aug. 9
Hickory – Celebrate the home-stretch of summer on Friday, August 9, for the next in this...
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Tony Award-Winning Educator & Director Comes To HCT For The Rock Musical Hair, Opens 9/6
Hickory – Corey Mitchell, a 20-year teacher who leads the musical theater program at...
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Hickory’s 2019 Oktoberfest Castle Of Cans Is Expected To Surpass 10 Tons Of Donations
Hickory – Plans are already underway for Hickory’s Oktoberfest Celebration and the annual...
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StarLab’s Traveling Planetarium Visits Local Libraries, 7/25 & 7/27
Newton, NC – To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing in July of 2019 and to provide...
Read MoreWaldensian Festival Plans For Bocce Fun & Bread, Aug. 9 & 10
Valdese, NC – The Valdese LPDA will conduct a “Bocce Fun for Kids” program, Friday evening August 9, from 6 to 9 pm. On Friday evening, the opening night of the Valdese Waldensian Festival, “Kids of all Ages” can learn the...
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Restored F-105 Thunderchief Now At Hickory Aviation Museum
Hickory – The Hickory Aviation Museum unveiled the newly restored Republic F-105...
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FCA Hosts Opening Reception For Abstractions Exhibit Today, 7/25
Hickory – Full Circle Arts is announcing the opening of their new exhibition “Abstractions”...
Read MoreLast Chance To See HCT Comedy The Farndale Ave…,’ July 25 – 28
Hickory – This is the last weekend for the hysterically funny comedy, The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery. Performances are Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon in the...
Read MoreHickory Choral Society Director To Retire After 41 Years
Hickory – Don Coleman, Conductor of the Hickory Choral Society for forty-one years, will retire in December 2019, at the conclusion of the annual Christmas Concerts at Corinth Reformed Church. Coleman founded the Hickory...
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St. Luke’s UMC Of Hickory Presents Godspell, July 26 & 27
Hickory – St. Luke’s United Methodist Church of Hickory is excited to present its first...
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David Crosby: Remember My Name (***)
The new documentary, David Crosby: Remember My Name, is an extraordinarily assembled...
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SBC Presents Free Grant Writing For Non-Profits Workshop, Aug. 1
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Community College Small Business Center will present a no–cost...
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Early Registration Discount For Quilt Workshop, By August 1
Taylorsville, NC – The 32nd Annual Quilt Workshop, sponsored by the Brushy Mountain Quilters...
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Sponsorship Opportunities For Hickory’s 34th Oktoberfest
Hickory – Oktoberfest is Hickory’s signature festival and this year will be our 34th annual...
Read MoreModern Day Prophets, Who Will You Follow? Program On 7/28
Hickory – If you have been deeply concerned about the state of our nation in the past days, please join us for services at 11am on Sunday, July 28th. Rev. Melissa Mummert will explore our faith’s commitment to seeking...
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Hill Avoids Suspension
When the Chiefs report to training camp later this week, Tyreek Hill will be there....
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Young Eagles Discover Flight At Hickory Regional Airport
Hickory – Heralded as the “First in Flight,” the state of North Carolina has a long, rich history...
Read MoreWhat About Areas #1 – 50?
It is astonishing and terrifying that in our social media riddled society an online prank can capture the interest of the world. That a joke Facebook posting of a faux event can garner the attention of the general public as well...
Read MoreSee Tony Bailey Live At Valdese Family Friday Nights, July 26
Valdese, NC – Valdese Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series continues on July 26 with Tony Bailey at 7pm. Free entertainment will be offered for all to enjoy! Bring your lawn chair and join us for summer nights of...
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Gaston Co. Park & Rec. Hosts Open Park Night This Fri., July 26
Gastonia, NC – Gaston County Parks and Recreation will be hosting Open Park Night on Friday...
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Opening Reception For New CAC Exhibit Is Friday, August 2
Lenoir, NC – The Caldwell Arts Council is pleased to host an exhibition of fine art...
Read MoreDear Abel & Sofi: Ageism Alert — She’s Going Broke Doing Good
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Seniors Living Healthy Workshop, Friday Mornings, 7/19 – 8/23
Hickory – Are you age 60 or older with an ongoing health condition such as diabetes,...
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Register For Kiwanis Annual Golf Tournament By September 4
Hickory – The Hickory Kiwanis and the Kiwanis Club of Western Catawba County will host its...
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The True Grass Band Performs At Family Friday Nights, July 19
Valdese, NC – Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series in Valdese, NC continues with The True...
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Storyteller Presents Tunes & Tales Storytimes At Local Libraries
Newton, NC – As part of its Summer Learning programs, the Catawba County Library is pleased to...
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Slow Down NFL
Negotiations between the players and the owners have already begun as the NFL’s collective...
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Intro To Windows 10 Appts. Available At Beaver Library, 7/22
Hickory – Patrick Beaver Memorial Library is offering one-on-one sessions for those interested in...
Read MoreYoga/Qigong, Monday’s At 7PM, Amazing Grace Lutheran Church
Granite Falls, NC – Join us every Monday evening at 7pm for a 45-minute session of yoga and qigong. This restorative yet energizing mixture is designed for all ages and body types. No experience or special props are...
Read MoreRegistration Now Open For Boys Soccer, Ages 7-13, At Hickory Recreation & Sports Tourism Office
Hickory – Registration for Boys Soccer is now underway at the Recreation and Sports Tourism Administrative Office, located at 1451 8th St. Dr. NE, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Boys...
Read MoreThe Encore Players Of HCT Kick Off Second Weekend Of Comedy
Hickory – The Encore Players of the Hickory Community Theatre kick off a second weekend of their laugh-out-loud comedy, The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery, with a discount...
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Western Piedmont Symphony’s Summer Pops Concert, July 20
Hickory – The Western Piedmont Symphony will perform a free, outdoor concert, Summer Pops on...
Read MoreDigital Camera Astrophotography Workshop At Beaver Library, 7/22
Hickory – A beginner’s level Digital Camera Astrophotography Workshop will be offered at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. There are many factors to consider when selecting and using a...
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GHCCM Is In Need Of Snack Packs For Homeless Neighbors
Hickory, NC – The Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) provides over 250...
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Library Hosts Augustine Literacy Project® Informational Meetings
Hickory – Soon it will be time for students to head back to school. As many as 4 in 10 first...
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Celebration Of 50th Anniversary Of Apollo Moon Landing, 7/20
Hickory, NC – The SALT Block and its residents would like to invite the community to join in a...
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Carolina Caring Hosts Seminar On End-Of-Life Planning, July 22
Newton, NC – Chances are, you and your family are not ready. Statistics show most of us...
Read More2019 Mountain Dance And Folk Festival Is August 1, 2 & 3
Asheville, NC – 92nd Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival The nation’s longest running folk festival. The 92nd annual edition of this three-day event showcases the best of the region’s traditional and old-time...
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Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center Offers Sculptured Fruit Class, 8/10
Taylorsville, NC – On Saturday, August 10th, Phecy Pritchard will instruct a Sculptured...
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Maiden (** ½)
For those unfamiliar with the saga of Tracy Edwards and her quest to sail around the world with...
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Open Door Book Club Meets At Beaver Library On July 24
Hickory – The public is encouraged to participate in discussions about books in a relaxed...
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Valdese Main Street Program Member Creates Food Pantry
Valdese, NC – The Valdese Main Street Program began in the Fall of 2014 and works to develop...
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Hickory’s Upcoming Fall Art Crawl Calls For Artists By August 15
Hickory – The Hickory Downtown Development Association is seeking artists interested in...
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Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair Fills Town Square With Talent, August 2-3
Burnsville, NC – A beloved Burnsville tradition returns Aug. 2-3 when more than 200 vendors...
Read MoreBCUMC Summer Lunch & Enrichment Program Scheduled To End Early On Friday, July 26th
Lincolnton, NC – What connection between BINGO, crime prevention, responsible pet ownership, making bird feeders, snail mail tips, Smokey the Bear, a magic show, Lug Nut & NASCAR, and NC’s only US President? These are...
Read MoreVeterans Coffee Connection At Outback Steakhouse On 7/25
Hickory – Veterans Coffee Connection will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 25 at Outback Steakhouse in Hickory, NC. Veterans Coffee Connection, an informal coffee group sponsored by Carolina Caring and hosted by Outback...
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Crawl (***)
One thing must be said in regards to the thriller/action film Crawl, and that is that this is one...
Read MoreCrisis Intervention Program Funds Available For Those In Need
Newton, NC – With temperatures on the rise this summer, households experiencing a cooling-related crisis may apply for financial assistance from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Crisis Intervention...
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Shelby’s Post-Polio Support Group Meets Monday, July 15
Shelby, NC – Shelby’s next Post-Polio Support Group Meeting is Monday, July 15th, at 6:00...
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Litter…sigh…littering
Last week we went the whole nine yards to celebrate mine own nine years of wondrous wedlock to...
Read MoreRegister For Hickory Bumble Bee Soccer Program, Begins 8/27
Hickory – Registration for Bumble Bee Soccer is now underway at the Recreation and Sports Tourism Administrative Office, located at 1451 8th St. Dr. NE, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday....
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Strength In Song Benefit Concert Saturday, July 27, In Newton
Newton, NC – On July 27th at 7:30 pm, the Old Post Office Playhouse is pleased to present...
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Vendor & Artist Booth Fees Discounted Before August 15 For Hiddenite Celebration Of The Arts
Taylorsville, NC – An exciting day of activities is planned for the Hiddenite Arts &...
Read MoreFamily Friday Nights Continues Season With Shake Down, 7/12
Valdese, NC- Valdese will feature Shakedown, a six-piece band from the foothills of North Carolina, as part of their Family Friday Night Concert Series this Friday, July 12th at 7:00pm. Combining a mixture of both “past and...
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Registration Open For Men’s & Women’s Adult Soccer Leagues
Hickory – The Recreation and Sports Tourism Department announces registration for Men’s and...
Read MoreHickory Arts Presents McKenna Haislip In Concert On Fri., July 19
Hickory – Celebrate summer on Friday, July 19, 2019 for the next in this year’s series of Hickory Arts house concerts featuring singer/songwriter Mckenna Haislip. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at...
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City Of Hickory Announces P.A.C.T. For Month Of July
Hickory – Hickory Police Department’s continued traffic enforcement operation “P.A.C.T. – Pay...
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Free Training Sessions For Mental Health & Communication Barriers At Beaver Library, 7/17
Hickory – Join us at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library as we learn about good mental health. Mental...
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Catawba Valley Muscle Cruise-In Rescheduled For Saturday, July 13
Hickory – Are you looking for a family-friendly admission free Cruise-In (car show) next...
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NBA Free Agency, East to West, A To Z
In what has to be considered the wildest free agency season in NBA history, here is a...
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Morganton Improv Presents Foothills Comedy Festival At The Old Rock School On August 31
Morganton, NC — Morganton Improv will host its first Foothills Comedy Festival at the Old Rock...
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Jack & The Spaceship Beanstalk At Local Libraries, 7/11 & 7/25
Newton, NC – An annual highlight of Catawba County Library’s Summer Learning program is a live...
Read MoreHDDA Welcomes New Executive Director, Amy Ogle
Hickory – The Hickory Downtown Development Association would like to welcome Executive Director, Amy Ogle. A native of Hickory, Amy attended Hickory High School and Lenoir Rhyne College, where she received a BA in...
Read MoreRegister Now For Men & Women Dodge Ball And Kickball Leagues
Hickory – The Recreation and Sports Tourism Department would like to announce an organizational meeting for the upcoming Men’s and Women’s Dodge Ball and Kickball Leagues. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 31, at...
Read MoreCCC&TI Announces Fall Schedule For Caldwell Cuisine
Lenoir, NC – Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Culinary Arts program has announced the dates and menus for its fall semester installment of Caldwell Cuisine. Each of the meals will be served at 6 p.m. at...
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