Hickory – The Hickory Police Department has started collecting toys and monetary donations for the Cops for Tots “Christmas Wish House”. The program began in the early 1980’s by serving only about twelve families. It has...
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Hickory – Bring the family to the Ridgeview Library on Saturday, November 10 at 2pm to find...
Read MoreBethlehem, NC—This summer, the Raise the Star committee was formed to discuss planning for the building and lighting of the new Bethlehem Star. On October 23rd of last year, the Star was damaged beyond repair by the EF2 tornado...
Read MoreNovember 3, 2018 By W. Gerald Cochran Hickory – The Western Piedmont Symphony continued its 54th season with a Masterworks Concert in the P. E. Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University featuring guest...
Read MoreLincolnton, NC – The Lives of Enslaved African Americans at Historic Ramsour’s Mill Battleground Park will be presented on Saturday, November 24, and told by Nicole Moore and Dontavius Williams. The event begins at 10am...
Read MoreHickory – A special showing of Warren Miller’s new 2018 ski film, Face of Winter, will be held on Tuesday, November 13, at the Carolina Theater downtown, at 7pm. Sponsored by the Catawba Valley Ski Club, tickets are $7 and...
Read MoreHickory – Jennifer Pharr Davis will be at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Thursday, November 15, at 6:30pm. Davis is a hiker, author, speaker, and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year who has covered over 14,000...
Read MoreHickory – The world renown Piedmont Percussion Program is excited to announce their Fall concert on Sunday, November 11, at 3pm at the SALT Block in the Drendel Auditorium under the direction of Rick Cline. This season’s...
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Hickory – This year’s Jingle Bell Bash, hosted by United Arts Council Of Catawba County, is...
Read MoreValdese, NC – The annual Christmas in November Craft and Gift Show, presented by the Historic Valdese Foundation, will be held on Saturday, November 10 from 9am until 4pm at the Old Rock School. “This event kicks off our...
Read MoreThe Town of Catawba Veterans Day Festival and Parade is Saturday, November 10. They will host the 14th annual Veterans Day Festival and Parade from 10am to 4pm. There will be local craft and specialty vendors, inflatables for...
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Hickory – The next Poetry Hickory is November 13 at 7pm at Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse. The...
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Hickory – The 44th Annual Angels of the Arts’ Evening for the Arts, benefiting Hickory...
Read MoreUniversal: Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again (2018) (**) This prequel to the 2009 film Mamma Mia unravels the tale of the character played by Meryl Streep in the first film. Some decent musical sequences but the plot is perfunctory....
Read MoreValdese, NC – The Concerts at the Rock series is excited to welcome Flatt Lonesome to the stage on Sat., November 3 at 7:30pm at the Old Rock School. Since their debut in 2011, Flatt Lonesome has enjoyed a nearly...
Read MoreNewton, NC – As the Halloween season wraps up, the Catawba County Library is asking families who have outgrown their costumes or have accumulated extra ones to consider donating them for a fall 2019 swap-and-shop event....
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The topsy-turvy world of Cam Newton as the quarterback of the Carolina Panthers continues to...
Read MoreStatesville, NC – Join us in Downtown Statesville on Saturday, November 3 for the 16th Annual Statesville Pumpkin Fest. From 10am to 5pm, the streets will be bustling with people and Downtown will be filled with live...
Read MoreHickory – To mark the observation of November as National Hospice Month, Carolina Caring, formerly known as Catawba Regional Hospice, invites local churches to ring their bells on Sunday, November 4. The ringing of church...
Read MoreHickory – Patrick Beaver Memorial Library is offering one-on-one sessions for those interested in learning about free software for Windows on November 9, 1pm-4pm. Topics will include an overview of software in various...
Read MoreHickory – Flanagan’s Wake, the hilariously interactive Irish wake that has been running for 17 smash years in Chicago begins a 10 performance run at the Hickory Community Theatre this Friday, November 2nd at 8:00pm and...
Read MoreHickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in November, including cooking classes and musical performances. Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors...
Read MoreGranite Falls, NC – Caldwell Arts Council is pleased to host a film screening and Q&A with The City That Sold America executive producer on Thursday, November 1 at Granite Falls Middle School Auditorium, 6-8pm. Granite...
Read MoreHickory – Join Joshua Page, instructor from the Hickory Academy of Martial Arts, at the Ridgeview Library on Monday, November 5 at 6pm teaches you basic self-defense to use in real life situations. He will help you decide...
Read MoreHickory – It is time to change your clock and change your smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries! As the fall time change approaches on November 4, Hickory Firefighters want to remind you to make another change that...
Read MoreHickory – Rick Seay, a guest director at the Hickory Community Theatre, has just announced the cast for Beautiful Star, an Appalachian Nativity. The homegrown, North Carolina bluegrass musical, with a book by Preston Lane...
Read MoreHickory – Join yoga instructor, Jay Johnson from Yoga with an Edge at the Ridgeview Branch each Tuesday in November at 11am. Jay will offer an introduction to yoga with slow, detailed instructions appropriate for all ages...
Read MoreCan You Ever Forgive Me (***) R Of the many films I’ve reviewed in which actress Melissa McCarthy was the lead female performer there have been few of which I’ve been a fan. For me, her most satisfying work was in a dramatic...
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Newton, NC – Caleb Sigmon excitedly returns to the Old Post Office Playhouse in Newton, NC for a special homecoming performance on Friday, November 2, at 7:30pm. He has some big surprises planned for his hometown crowd,...
Read MoreHickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Visiting Writers Series will present Matthias Göritz and Aaron Coleman on Thursday, November 8, at 7pm in P.E. Monroe Auditorium. This event will be held in partnership with LR’s Global...
Read MoreHickory – The mouth-watering aroma of fresh cooked seafood, the taste of local craft beers and the sounds of Moose & Friends will assault your senses when you step onto Union Square on Saturday, November 10, where the...
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The Carolina Renaissance Festival is unable to open tomorrow, Saturday, October 27th due to...
Read MoreFreddie Mercury was one of the most flamboyant and powerful voices in the rock scene of 70s and 80s. As the front man for the band Queen, he and his band mates created a body of work that has stood the test of time. If ever...
Read MoreStatesville, NC – The wildly popular Haunted Statesville Ghost Tours are back! Step beyond the beauty of Statesville’s historic downtown and discover its true haunted history, where tales of spirits, scary creatures,...
Read MoreHickory – On Saturday, November 17, from 9am until 2pm, the West Hickory Senior Center will have a Holiday Craft Bazaar, Deck the Halls. Shop for baked goods and beautiful handmade crafts. There will be wreaths, angels,...
Read MoreHickory – Flanagan’s Wake, the upcoming audience participation comedy at the Hickory Community Theatre, features three female roles but casting only calls for two female actors. That’s because the character of Mother...
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In football, the adage used to be that defense wins championships. In baseball, it has been that...
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Hickory – On Friday, October 26, Union Square will be teeming with super heroes, princesses,...
Read MoreHickory – From Wilmington to Cherokee, North Carolina is a treasure trove of ghostly lore. Come to Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Tuesday, October 30 at 6pm to hear Peggy Mainess retell some of North Carolina’s most...
Read MoreHickory – The 2018 Susan L. Coleman Castle Of Cans 20th anniversary food drive at Oktoberfest was another success for our community. The response was very generous and now the castle is adding much needed food to local...
Read MoreHickory – The Hickory Sunrise Rotary Club has announced that it will be hosting its annual Halloween Dance Party on Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 7:00 to 11:00 pm at Moretz Mills, located at 74 8th Street SE, in...
Read MoreHickory – “Famous Last Words” will feature the Tesla Quartet, the Hickory Metro’s String Quartet in Residence. Enjoy a wonderful evening of exceptional music performed by four exceptional musicians. Chamber Classics II...
Read MoreHickory – On Saturday, November 3, from 6 to 9pm, ALFA will host Uncorked, an upbeat, energetic evening of wine and beer tastings, music, artisan eats, chef demos and a feature silent auction. The benefit will be held at...
Read MoreHickory – The seventh anniversary of TEDx Hickory is coming to The Belk Centrum at Lenoir-Rhyne University on November 3rd. This independently organized event, licensed by TED, will feature a combination of live speakers...
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It had rained earlier in the day as it had for the past two days and her new walkway was awash...
Read MoreHickory – This is the final weekend to catch The Lion King, Jr. at the Hickory Community Theatre. The Disney musical has performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and the final matinee performance on Sunday...
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Morganton, NC – Calling all goblins, vampires, super heroes, princesses and gypsies and...
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Huntersville, NC – Looking for a fun, free, and safe place to trick or treat? Put the...
Read MoreHickory – The Hickory Community Theatre has just announced there will be a “shadow cast” of live actors performing along with The Rocky Horror Picture Show when they show the film this Saturday night, October 27th. Led by...
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Hudson, NC – Children of Eden concludes at the Hudson Uptown Building, 145 Cedar Valley...
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Hickory – Soon “Trick or Treaters” will be roaming the county to find treats on...
Read MoreHickory – The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Small Business Center will present a free seminar, “How to Start a Business,” on Tuesday October 30 from 4pm to 5:30pm at CVCC’s Corporate Development Center in...
Read MoreHickory – Catawba Valley Community College’s Student Veteran’s Club will hold its annual fundraiser leading up to and in celebration of Veterans Day November 11. Club members and advisors are selling placement of 24” flags...
Read MoreValdese, NC – The annual Valdese “Treats in the Streets” will be held on October 31 beginning at 4pm in the downtown area. Every year for Halloween the Valdese Merchant’s Association partners with the Town of Valdese to...
Read MoreHickory – Fall is finally here and the Western Piedmont Symphony is celebrating with their second Masterworks concert, aptly named “Fall.” Masterworks II will be held November 3, at 7:30pm at P.E. Monroe Auditorium on the...
Read MoreHickory – Honesty, integrity, dedication, selflessness, Professionalism, Accountability, Compassion, and Teamwork. If these words describe you, we are waiting for you at Hickory Police Department. Whether you are looking...
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Statesville, NC – Rescue Ranch Fall Fun Days presented by WIX Filters will be held on...
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Hickory – ACAP Hickory (Adult Children of Aging Parents), Western Piedmont Council of...
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The wildly popular Haunted Statesville Ghost Tours are back! Step beyond the beauty of...
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Taylorsville, NC – Fall is here so it’s time to get ready for the 30th Anniversary of the...
Read MoreHickory – Catawba Valley Community College’s Ethics and Accounting II classes will host author and speaker Chuck Gallagher at noon on October 31, in the East Wing Auditorium which is located on the Main Campus on Hwy. 70...
Read MoreHickory – Hickory Museum of Art from its earliest years has encouraged children’s engagement with art, whether through a range of classes throughout the year, through the week-long summer camps, through the annual Paul...
Read MoreHickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Visiting Writers Series will present Ken Liu on Thursday, October 25, at 7pm in P.E. Monroe Auditorium. This event will be held in partnership with the Catawba Science Center. Liu, the...
Read MoreHalloween (** ½) R The big selling point of the latest installment in the seemingly never ending Halloween franchise was that this one would ignore all of the previous entries and chart a totally new course. Of course if logic...
Read MoreHickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University will hold an information session at 7pm, Thursday, October 25, for high school juniors and their parents interested in the University’s High School Scholars Academy (HSSA). The session...
Read MoreBethlehem, NC – What better way to celebrate the dramatic display of autumn decorations, colorful leaves, crisp air, and pumpkins, but at a free Fall Festival at Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church. The festival is from 12pm-3pm on...
Read MoreHickory – The Ridgeview branch of the Hickory Public Libraries is pleased to host a free rug concert by the renowned Tesla Quartet. Music lovers of all ages, especially the very youngest, are enthusiastically invited to...
Read MoreHickory – Preschoolers and their families are invited to learn about fire safety at the Ridgeview Library on Tuesday, October 23, beginning at 11am. The Hickory Fire Department will visit to teach young children the...
Read MoreHickory – The Hickory Church of Christ Family Fun Fest will take place on Halloween this year. This a safe option for parents and children for this holiday. The church is inviting the community to attend, children and...
Read MoreHickory – The Disney musical The Lion King, Jr. returns to the stage this weekend on Thursday, October 18th and will continue through October 28th at the Hickory Community Theatre. The musical is based on the 1997 film,...
Read MoreHickory – The cast of Flanagan’s Wake, the hilariously irreverent comedy coming in November to the Hickory Community Theatre, features a quartet of talented and accomplished actors. Steve Austin, who plays the village...
Read MoreHickory – Catawba Valley Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program will celebrate National Respiratory Care Week with an open house and recruiting event at the college’s ValleySim Hospital Fri., October 26, from 4 to...
Read MoreLincolnton, NC – Our annual ‘Sleepy Hollow” show celebrates the blurring of lines between fall and winter, plenty and paucity, life and death, and Halloween, a time of jubilation and superstition. Come celebrate with us as...
Read MoreCharlotte, NC – Blumenthal Performing Arts and Discovery Place Science have joined forces to create a new and unique experience for Charlotte area ‘explorers’ interested in discovering the natural world with National...
Read MoreValdese, NC – Movies at the Rock announces their 2018-2019 Fall & Winter Movie Series at the Old Rock School. October 26, 2018: Ghostbusters (1984) Rated PG. November 9, 2018: Avengers-Infinity War (2018) Rated PG-13....
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Banner Elk, NC – Banner Elk’s famed Woolly Worm Festival celebrates its 41st year the...
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Fall has finally fallen and…yes I am well aware that according to the calendar date autumn was...
Read MoreHickory – WRC appreciates the public’s past support in donating items for our Emergency Pantry. These items are provided to women and families who are undergoing financial hardship and unable to afford them. Our pantry is...
Read MoreHighland, CA (AP) – Deputies in California have used Doritos to lure a pig “the size of a mini horse’’ back home. The pig was running around a neighborhood when the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office received the...
Read MoreHickory – Join your friends from the Humane Society of Catawba County for an evening of food and music benefiting the Hope Medical Fund on Friday, November 2, 6pm-9pm. Our annual fundraiser helps us provide critical care,...
Read MoreBethlehem, NC – Come out and support the Disabled American Veterans of Alexander County by attending a dinner sponsored by Olive Garden and Chapter 84 of the Alexander County DAV. The dinner and live auction begin at 5pm,...
Read MoreNewton, NC – Spooktacular returns to Downtown Newton on Saturday, October 27. The fun starts at 5pm with a variety of activities around the 1924 Courthouse Square including games, costume contests, inflatables, carnival...
Read MoreHickory – The Children’s Advocacy and Protection Center will hold a Vigil on October 23 at noon to remember the 24 children listed by the NC Child Fatality and Prevention Team as homicide victims by a parent or caregiver....
Read MoreAsheville, NC – In its 71st year, the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands returns to downtown Asheville’s U.S. Cellular Center this Friday, October 19 through Sunday, October 21. Filling both the concourse and arena...
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We have already reached the midway point of the college football season. We have gotten some...
Read MoreWestern Piedmont Symphony Masterworks Concert I October 6, 2018 By W. Gerald Cochran Hickory – The Western Piedmont Symphony opened its 54th season in the P. E. Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University...
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Hickory – Catawba Valley Community College’s Interdisciplinary Read Committee will host an...
Read MoreHickory – Full Circle Arts of Hickory would like to invite the public and all who would like to see some outstanding artwork in Hickory in many different mediums to its annual Fall Competition/Exhibition. There is no theme...
Read MoreHickory – Join Joshua Page from the Hickory Academy of Martial Arts at the Ridgeview Library on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 6pm as he teaches you how to successfully respond to bullies with effective communication, confidence,...
Read MoreHickory – Bring your family and friends to the library to show off your pumpkin decorating skills on Saturday, October 13, beginning at 3pm. Compete in small teams and work together to paint, glue, glitter, and draw your...
Read MoreHickory – Miss America 2018 Cara Mund will be visiting Hickory on Saturday, October 20, to help with several Children’s Miracle Network/Levine Children’s Hospital events. Great Clips Hickory Ridge has been raising money...
Read MoreHickory – Join Unity Evangelical and Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Churches, as they celebrate the joy found in sharing the gifts of music and art, with a program to benefit Outreach Ministry, Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian...
Read MoreFor more details on musical entertainment, scroll down past the lineup to the Oktoberfest Entertainment Bio’s section. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12TH Main Stage 7:00 – 8:45 pm – Adam Kiraly Band 9:15 – 10:45pm – Nathan & The Zydeco...
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Hickory – Get ready for three days of jam-packed music, food and fun, as Hickory celebrates...
Read MoreConover, NC – The Catawba County Firefighter Memorial Service will be held at 3pm on Sunday, October 14, at Joy Baptist Church located at 4015 Herman Sipe road in Conover. Weather permitting, the service will conclude at...
Read MoreHickory – Usher in the holiday season by attending this festive holiday bazaar on Saturday, November 3 in the Parish Center from 9am to 2pm. Shoppers will enjoy delicious homemade breakfast and lunch foods while visiting...
Read MoreHickory – Artistic Director Pamela Livingstone has just announced the cast for the Hickory Community Theatre’s upcoming production of Flanagan’s Wake. This hilarious and irreverent comedy will be on stage from November 2...
Read MoreHickory – Seasonal influenza is an illness that can cause serious health complications, including death. The best defense against the flu is vaccination, which is why Catawba County Public Health encourages individuals to...
Read MoreHudson, NC – The Town of Hudson is proud to announce its 26th Dinner Theatre Production, Children of Eden, which will be presented Thursday through Saturday, October 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27, at the Hudson Uptown Building...
Read MoreNFL By The Numbers I debuted this section of the column last week and kind of liked it. I felt like I was able to give you some interesting information using numerals. I will attempt to do the same this week. 0: Zero (losses)...
Read MoreLenoir, NC – Have an old chair with a broken bottom or back? Come get it fixed, and learn about the traditional American art of caning chairs. Cost per person is $100. Materials Required: One pair of scissors, an office...
Read MoreHickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University, in partnership with Western Piedmont Council of Governments, will host a documentary film screening and speaker panel on home elder care, Thursday, Oct. 18, from 6-8pm in P.E. Monroe...
Read MoreBad Times At The El Royale (** ½) R I kept looking for it. Surely, I thought to myself, Quentin Tarantino must be listed somewhere in the credits for writer/director Drew Goddard’s film Bad Times At The El Royale. I mean, after...
Read MoreHickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Concert Series will open its 2018-19 season with a performance by Tatiana Gorbunova, Russian pianist, Friday, October 12, at 7:30pm at P.E. Monroe Auditorium. Gorbunova is an active...
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Hickory – Looking for a job? Plan to attend a workshop presented by Direct Higher and...
Read MoreWhen it comes to the supernatural, belief is an option which is based more on experience as opposed to acceptance. Some base their beliefs on actual encounters or witnessed occurrences. In the same respect, some will deny things...
Read MoreHickory – As adults, we plan our travel, our finances, and our menus but many of us don’t do advance care planning for our health care decisions. Learn what options and choices you have by joining Catawba Regional Hospice...
Read MoreHickory – The Disney musical The Lion King, Jr. will not be on stage this weekend to accommodate the Hickory Downtown Development Association’s (HDDA) annual Oktoberfest celebration. Performances will resume next weekend...
Read MoreHickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University’s 2018 Homecoming Weekend will take place October 12-14 and feature daily activities leading up to the Homecoming game that pits the Bears against the Limestone College Saints at Moretz...
Read MoreRosman, NC – On Saturday, October 20, the Learning Center at PARI invites guests to their campus for the 2nd Annual Frightful Friendfest. This fall/Halloween themed event offers fun and frightful experiences for guests of...
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Hickory – A Castle of Cans will be built at Hickory’s Oktoberfest for the 20th year. The...
Read MoreLenoir, NC – Corde Cantanti (Singing Strings) combines the diverse talents of Corinne Cassini, Douglas James, and Hazel Ketchum. Featuring the vocals of Hazel, the group focuses extensively but not exclusively on Baroque...
Read MoreHickory – Please join us at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Monday, October 15 from 10am to 12pm as we learn about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). VayaHealth’s Geriatric and Adult Mental Health Specialty Team...
Read MoreNewton, NC – Newton Elks Lodge #2042 will host their 5th Annual Fallen Brothers Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, October 19 at Lincoln Country Club in Lincolnton, North Carolina. The tournament honors the memory of many...
Read MoreVale, NC – Hart Square Village is home to the largest collection of historic log cabins in the United States. The pioneer village has over one hundred log structures spanning the 1700 and 1800’s. These cabins have been...
Read MoreA Star is Born, for those not keeping score, is the fourth film with that title to make it to the big screen in the last eighty one years. General consensus has always been that the 1954 version, which starred Judy Garland and...
Read MoreNewton, NC – The Newton Parks and Recreation Department and the Catawba County Council on Aging will offer two flu shot clinics in October. The first clinic will be 10am-noon, Friday, Oct. 5. The second clinic will be...
Read MoreHickory – On Sunday, October 7, fire departments across the county will be celebrating Fire Prevention Week activities. To kick off the national event, Catawba County Firefighters will be holding a special display at Home...
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2018 By W. Gerald Cochran Hickory, NC On Saturday, September 22, the Western Piedmont Symphony welcomed back the Tesla Quartet: Ross Snyder and Michelle Lie, violins; Edwin Kaplan, viola; and Seraphim Smigelskiy,...
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Hickory – Registration for the 2018 Christmas Bureau will be held from October 1 to October...
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Hickory – On September 29, 2018 at the Exodus Homes Capital Campaign Community Celebration,...
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“Any person who denies experiencing even an inkling of fear is an outright liar or a consummate...
Read MoreHickory – Patrick Beaver Memorial Library is offering one-on-one sessions for those interested in learning the basics of Windows 10 in “Introduction to Windows 10” on October 12, 1pm-4pm. Topics to be covered include a...
Read MoreNewton, NC – In just a little more than two weeks, you’ll hear the judge say, “It’s now your duty to sit down and try and separate the facts from the fancy,” as you watch our next production, Twelve Angry Jurors....
Read MoreNewton, NC – The Downtown Newton Development Association and Hickory Museum of Art are again collaborating to bring you a day of fun! Join us on Saturday, October 6, from 10am to 4pm for the third annual Foothills Folk Art...
Read MoreBethlehem, NC – Looking for fun things to do this fall? Do you love Chicken BBQ and good music? Then mark your calendars for Saturday, October 13, set your GPS to bring you to Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, and...
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Warner: Oceans 8 (2018) (** ½) The latest in the ongoing Oceans series is the first to feature a...
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Week Four of the NFL came and went last weekend. Here are some tidbits of information I picked up...
Read MoreHickory – Carolina Fan Expo, Hickory’s annual Pop Culture and Comic Convention, will be returning Saturday, October 13 from 10am until 6pm to the Select Sportsplex on 2018 Clement Rd, NW. This year’s convention features...
Read MoreHickory – Hickory native, Douglas Stewart, a graduate of Hickory High School and Lenoir Rhyne University, has been named the new Executive Director of Hickory Downtown Development Association. After graduating with a...
Read MoreBoger City, NC – On Saturday, October 6, Boger City United Methodist Church will be holding their Annual Bar-B-Que and Pumpkin Patch, located at 2320 East Main Street in Lincolnton, from 11am to 2pm. BBQ prices are $9...
Read MoreHickory – ACAP Hickory (Adult Children of Aging Parents) presents “When Parents Leave Home: What to Know and How to Help” on Tuesday, October 9, 5:30-7pm. Location for the program is the Fellowship Hall of Mt Olive...
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Hickory – Unique World Gifts, a local fair trade nonprofit, invites the public to an evening...
Read MoreHickory – Get ready for three days of jam packed music, food and fun, as Hickory celebrates the 33rd Annual Oktoberfest, held in Downtown Hickory on October 12, 13 and 14, 2018. The festival will bring carnival rides,...
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Newton, NC – Classroom Connections, “Where Teachers Shop Free,” will host its first ever...
Read MoreHickory – The Disney musical The Lion King, Jr. begins its 10 performance run at the Hickory Community Theatre this Friday, October 5 on the Mainstage in the Jeffers Theatre. Performances continue through Sunday, October...
Read MoreHickory – The 54th season of the Western Piedmont Symphony is extremely exciting. Four dedicated and talented maestros will be guest conducting this season in hopes of becoming the next Music Director and Conductor of WPS....
Read MoreHickory – The Catawba County Republican Party will be hosting their biennial Hall of Fame Dinner on Saturday October 13, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Hickory. The featured speaker will be Former North Carolina Governor Jim...
Read MoreHickory – A Castle of Cans will be built at Hickory’s Oktoberfest for the 20th year. The first food drive and castle build was in 1999. The idea to add the community service component to Oktoberfest came from architects...
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Hickory – Like many Disney stories, The Lion King, Jr. is mainly a drama, and every drama...
Read MoreConnelly Springs, NC – River Rock Wildlife Rehab invites the community to attend our first Bonfire At The Barn event on October 6, at River Rock Wildlife Rehab from 1pm-4pm. The GPS Location is 9870 Roger Hill Road,...
Read MoreValdese, NC – Carolina Broadway Theatre Company (CBTC) proudly presents the theater production, Chicago: High School Edition, September 29-30, at Old Rock School Theater in Valdese. Directed by Robert Clater and...
Read MoreNewton, NC – Newton Elks Lodge #2042 has scheduled their Annual Fall 100+ Mile Charity Poker Run for Saturday, October 13. The Poker Run will begin at the Statesville Elks Lodge at 1251 Radio Road, Statesville, with...
Read MoreFilmmaker Michael Moore often gets accused of playing loose with the facts in his films. It’s the single most common complaint I hear when I bring up the name of the most successful documentarian—at least from a financial...
Read MoreStatesville, NC – Celtic fiddle sensation Jamie Laval opens the 7th season of the Trinity Artist Series at Trinity Episcopal Church on Sunday, September 30 at 3pm. The Trinity Artist Series presents accomplished artists...
Read MoreHickory – Nine out of 10 car seats are improperly installed. Could yours be one of them? Come talk with a certified technician to learn more about safely installing your seat every time. Ask about our citation diversion...
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Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in October,...
Read MoreHickory – “Molly Bass – This Is My Real Voice,” a variety show featuring Molly with EXTRA-special guests will be presented Monday, October 1st at 7:30pm in the Drendel Auditorium on the SALT Block. The...
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Behind the productivity of runningback Christian McCaffrey and the athleticism of quarterback Cam...
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Hickory – The Liberty Foundation’s 2018 Salute to Veterans tour has arrived at the Hickory...
Read MoreThe morning has passed. It’s after the afternoon. Evening is drawing to a close. Twilight teeters on the horizon…or perhaps it totters; maybe it teeter-totters with dusk? Actually twilight and dusk are basically the same thing....
Read MoreHickory – Due to the hurricane, the Serve All Souls Fundraiser event has been moved to Saturday, September 29 at 12 noon. The event, hosted by A Place to Talk, will be at 1546 Brookford Church Road, Hickory, 28602. Funds...
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Morganton, NC – Join us at Morganton City Hall on Monday, October 1, from 4pm-6 pm to meet...
Read MoreStatesville, NC – What could be better than craft beer and live music? Join us for Statesville’s 3rd annual craft beer festival on Saturday, October 6, from 1pm to 5pm. Hops & Harmony will feature many North Carolina...
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Hickory – The City of Hickory’s 2018 Sails Original Music Series will conclude for the year on Friday, September 28, with award-winning bluegrass ensemble, Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands. “Grammy-winning songwriter,...
Read MoreHickory – Tai Chi for Seniors, on Monday afternoons at 12:30pm, is offered at the West Hickory Senior Center, 400 17th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602. Tai Chi is often called “Meditation in Motion” because of the...
Read MoreNewton, NC – Make plans to attend The Green Room Community Theatre’s annual Shakespeare in the Park. This FREE event is held at Southside Park, 1775 Southwest Blvd, Newton, NC 28658, and is presented along with Robert...
Read MoreHickory – A special luncheon honoring educators will be held on Saturday, September 29, from Noon to 3pm at the Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th Street Drive NE, Hickory, NC, 28601. Special guest Senator Jeff Jackson,...
Read MoreHickory – Renowned home brand Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams will announce its commitment to donate $100,000 to the Capital Campaign of Exodus Homes at a Community Celebration on September 29, from 10am-12pm. The celebration...
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Hickory – Hickory Museum of Art from its earliest years has encouraged children’s engagement...
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Newton, NC – Much has been made about the country’s struggles with opioid addiction, from...
Read MoreThe House With A Clock In Its Walls (** ½) PG When you think of family films, let’s face it, Eli Roth is not the first name that comes to mind. For those who aren’t familiar with the name I’ll just say that, at least up until...
Read MoreHickory – Join us on Saturday, September 22, for the grand re-opening of Compare Foods! Everyone, especially the Latin community, is invited to celebrate with us. The event will feature live music, activities for children,...
Read MoreMorganton, NC – Trace the steps of the heroic Overmountain Men and learn about Morganton’s prominent role in the struggle for Independence during the annual Revolutionary War Days celebration, September 29-30. The weekend...
Read MoreHickory – The auction is to help Full Circle Arts continue to fund its gallery, educational programs, competitions, and events. The art and other items for auction will be on display September 19 to 27. The public is...
Read MoreHickory – Dreamgirls, the popular musical loosely based on the rise of The Supremes in the sixties, is having its four final performances this weekend at the Hickory Community Theatre, beginning Thursday, September 20th at...
Read MoreBethlehem, NC – Love to play golf? Enjoy an opportunity on Saturday, September 29, to play at Ole Still Golf Club in Bethlehem, and raise some money in the Golfing for Youth Annual Tournament held by Mt. Pisgah Lutheran...
Read MoreHickory – Trade Alley Art, located at 25 Second Street Northwest, Hickory, NC is holding a First Anniversary Art Auction in commemoration of their first anniversary. Items donated by its members include a variety of...
Read MoreHickory – Tai Chi for Seniors, on Monday afternoons at 12:30pm, is offered at the West Hickory Senior Center, 400 17th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602. Tai Chi is often called “Meditation in Motion” because of the slow, gentle,...
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Hickory – The Catawba County Democratic Party will hold its first-ever Meet the Candidates...
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Bethlehem, NC – Since 1977, the Bethlehem Star has graced the skyline as a treasured symbol...
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Hickory – A group of local volunteers are planning the sixth year of TEDx Hickory. The TEDx...
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Western NC – Give blood and help save local lives! Donate blood with Community Blood Center...
Read MoreHickory – Catawba Valley Community College’s Interdisciplinary Read Committee announces its selection for the 2018-19 academic year will be “Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Addiction,” by Sam Quinones. A...
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Catawba, NC – The Murray’s Mill Harvest Folk Festival celebrates Catawba County’s...
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Hickory – Applications for 2018-2019 Regional Artist Projects Grants for artists residing in...
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Hickory – Join us on Monday September 24, from 10am to 12pm at Patrick Beaver Memorial...
Read MoreSunday, 12:00pm EST, September 16th, 2018. As this article is being composed, our area is experiencing and in the midst of what are (hopefully) the climatic highlights of the hurricane. With fairly mild wind gusts and sporadic...
Read MoreIt seems like just yesterday when Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer was suspended. Ahh, that’s right. It was just the other day. Urban ‘I just misspoke, I did not lie’ Meyer has served his three game suspension and will return...
Read MoreHickory – During the weekend of September 28th-30th, filmmakers from around the world will be traveling to Hickory, North Carolina, to show their films at the 4th annual Footcandle Film Festival. The 2018 Footcandle Film...
Read MoreHickory – Full Circle Arts of Hickory would like to invite all artists in Hickory and the surrounding counties to submit their best creative work in any medium to its annual Fall Competition/Exhibition. There is no theme...
Read MoreHickory – The story of Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. begins with the birth of Simba the lion, heir to the throne of his father, Mufasa, and follows his growth to adulthood. In the stage production opening on October 5th at...
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Lenoir, NC – Join us for our 1st Annual Masquerade Ball supporting the Second Harvest Food...
Read MoreGastonia, NC – Gaston County Parks and Recreation will be hosting the 3rd Annual BIKEFEST on Saturday September 29. The event will be held at George Poston Park from 10am until 2pm. George Poston Park is home to over 10...
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Hickory – Friday, September 21, at 6:30pm, the City of Hickory’s 2018 Sails Original Music...
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HICKORY – With Hurricane Florence forecasted to make landfall later this week, the City of Hickory...
Read MoreHickory – The public is invited to Ironwood Estate Orchids’ Open House and Sale at the Greenhouse beginning Monday September 10 and continuing thru Sunday September 16. Hours for the Open House are 9am to 5pm. Light...
Read MoreHickory – Save the date! On Thursday, September 20 the Downtown Hickory Fall Art Crawl brings artists, art demonstrations, and music to Downtown Hickory. More than 60 artists will be displaying their creations in a four...
Read MoreHickory – NBA star Chris Herren had it all before he lost it all due to his addiction to drugs. Watching Chris’ story about five years ago is something Hickory physician Steve Siciliano remembers vividly. “Here was a guy...
Read MoreHickory – Patrick Beaver Memorial Library is offering one-on-one sessions for those interested in learning the basics of Instagram on September 14, 1pm-4pm. Topics to be covered include how to install the Instagram app,...
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Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre will be holding auditions for the comedy Flanagan’s...
Read MoreHickory – Two Catawba County teachers are joining forces to bring the Hickory Community Theatre’s upcoming youth theatre production of Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. to life. Allison Andrews, who teaches Theatre Arts and TV...
Read MoreHickory – The Catawba Valley Interfaith Council (CVIC) is inviting high school students in the area to participate in an essay contest as part of their 70th anniversary celebration of Human Rights Day in December. Cash...
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“Oh, and if you see Burt Reynolds would you shake his hand for me and tell ol’ Burt I’ve seen all...
Read MoreHickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Institute for Faith and Learning (IFL) will open its 2018-19 speaker series with a presentation by Sheila E. McGinn, Ph.D., Thursday, September 20, at 7pm in Grace Chapel. A frequent...
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Hickory – Frye Regional Medical Center (FRMC), in partnership with Fleet Feet Sports...
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