Foothills Performing Arts Presents Elf The Musical, Jr., Dec. 12-14
Lenoir, NC – Foothills Performing Arts presents Elf the Musical, Jr. at the J.E. Broyhill...
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CVCC’s Choral Ensemble And Puddingstone In Concert, 12/19
Hickory – Catawba Valley Community College’s Choral Ensemble will perform with well known...
Read MoreCommunity Input Meeting For Ridgeview Branch Library Expansion, Monday, Dec.16
Hickory – Hickory Public Library invites community members to a public input meeting for the future expansion of Ridgeview Branch Library. The meeting will take place on Monday, December 16, at 6 p.m. at the Ridgeview Branch...
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HCT Presents Heartwarming And Inspirational Christmas Comedy, December 13-15
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre will present three performances of the Christmas...
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5th Annual Wish Upon The Moon Fundraiser To Benefit Children, Dec. 15
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Guardian ad Litem Association will be hosting their 5th annual...
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The Irishman (***)
On the surface it would appear that it’s just another stab, no pun intended, at a genre already...
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Waves (** ½)
Trey Edward Shultz’s film, Waves, is the type thing that, on the surface, seems to have all the...
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Entries For FCA’s Exhibit, Macro Photography, Due Jan. 9-11
Hickory – Macro photography is extreme close-up photography, usually of very small objects...
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Housing Rehabilitation Programs To Assist Hickory Homeowners
Hickory – The City of Hickory offers a number of housing rehabilitation programs that aim to...
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Hickory Facility Closings And Garbage Pickup Schedule
Hickory – In observance of the Christmas holiday, the City of Hickory will close its offices...
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November Blu-ray Releases
Universal: Hobbs and Shaw (2019) is the latest in the Fast and Furious franchise. Extras include...
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Library’s First Friday Local Author Presents Jennifer Kopald, 12/6
Hickory – On Friday, December 6, 2019 at 12:00 p.m., the First Friday Local Author program...
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Newton Library Invites Families To Santa’s Winter Wonderland, 12/6
Newton, NC – Make plans to come to the library for a holiday extravaganza, complete with Santa...
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Annual Winter Art At The Farm On December 7, 10AM – 4PM
Hickory – The 21st Annual Winter Art at the Farm is Saturday December 7, from 10:00 am to...
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Special Events In Downtown Hickory On December 5, 12 & 19
Hickory – Thursday evenings in Downtown Hickory will be filled with music, train rides,...
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Last Chance To See Smash Hit Newsies At HCT, December 5-8
Hickory – It is the final weekend for the smash hit Disney musical Newsies at the Hickory...
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Video Killed The Radio Star… And Flood Water Killed The Video Store
When looking back at past generations, there were so many innovatively inventive ideas. Objects...
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Marriage Story (***)
Charlie and Nicole (Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson) are a couple who, for various reasons,...
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ACAP: Dealing with Challenging Dementia Symptoms, Dec. 10
Hickory – Why do our loved ones who are affected by dementia exhibit what we call difficult...
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Poetry Hickory Hosts Award Winning Local Authors, Dec. 10
Hickory – The December 10 Poetry Hickory will feature a Local Authors’ Showcase and Book...
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City Of Hickory Holiday Events, December 10 -12
Hickory – There’s nothing quite like celebrating the holidays in Hickory, America’s Top Tinsel...
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! Coming To HCT, Dec. 13-15
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre presents the hilarious and touching Christmas comedy...
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Catawba Valley Community Chorus Performs Christmas Concerts, 12/8-12/16
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Community Chorus announces dates and locations of their...
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Town Of Bethlehem’s Star Lighting Includes Live Music & More! 12/7
Bethlehem, NC – On Saturday, December 7th, the new Bethlehem Star, which was irreparably...
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Post-Polio Support Meeting And Christmas Party, 12/16, In Shelby
Shelby, NC – Shelby’s Post-Polio Support Group announces their meeting and Christmas Party...
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Hickory Choral Society Annual Christmas Concerts, Dec. 6 – 8
Hickory – The Hickory Choral Society presents its annual Christmas Concerts at Corinth...
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Seniors Morning Out Activities To Include Holiday Celebrations
Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in December,...
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Auditions For The Odd Couple Are December 15 & 16
Newton, NC – Auditions for The Odd Couple will be held on December 15 & 16, 2019 at 7pm....
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Sale Of Holiday Cards To Benefit CAPC Of Catawba County
Hickory – The Children’s Advocacy & Protection Center is pleased to offer a solution to...
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Knives Out (***)
For his first return to filmmaking since helming the eighth installment in the Star Wars...
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Panthers Let Riverboat Ron Go
The Carolina Panthers announced on Tuesday that they have fired head coach Ron Rivera. It...
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Assistance With Health Insurance Marketplace Through Dec. 13
Newton, NC – If you’re considering purchasing health care insurance through www.healthcare.gov,...
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Maiden High School Students Give New Meaning To Hay Ride On December 12
Maiden, NC – Maiden High School is known for pride. Pride in their athletics, especially...
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New To Medicare Seminar At Newton Main Library On Dec. 9
Newton, NC – Are you or a friend or loved one turning 65? It is very important for everyone...
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (***)
It’s important to note that Marielle Heller’s film, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, is not a...
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Valdese Christmas Parade To Honor Faith “Cutie” Kaplan, 12/7
Valdese, NC – The Town of Valdese is proud to honor Faith “Cutie” Kaplan as the Grand Marshal for...
Read MoreACA Open Enrollment Assistance Sessions At Beaver Library, 12/3
Hickory – A counselor from Dwayne Wilson Insurance & Financial Services will be available to assist with Affordable Care Act enrollment at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Tuesday, December 3rd from 5:00 – 7:00 pm....
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Discover Handmade Treasures By Toe River Artists, Dec. 6-8
Burnsville, N.C. – Map your route along scenic mountain roads, meet artists in their studios and...
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Smash Hit Musical Newsies Continues This Weekend At HCT; Runs Through December 8
Hickory – Hundreds of patrons flocked to the Hickory Community Theatre for the opening of...
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12th Annual Heritage Village Christmas Celebration On Saturday, December 7, In Dallas
Dallas, NC – Gaston County Parks and Recreation and the Gaston County Museum of Art &...
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Hudson Lights Up The Holidays With The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, 12/3
Hudson, NC – Everyone is invited to the Town of Hudson’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on...
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Holiday Security And Fire Safety At Patrick Beaver Library, 12/3
Hickory, NC – Most of us think of the holiday season as a time for celebration, but joy can...
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Exodus Homes’ Christmas Lights Festival With Santa’s House, 12/2
Hickory – On December 2, 2019 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm Exodus Homes will showcase their...
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City Of Hickory Announces Thanksgiving Office & Facility Closings
Hickory – The City of Hickory will close its offices on Thursday, November 28, and Friday,...
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McAdenville Kicks Off 64th Year At 5pm On Monday, Dec. 2
Charlotte, NC – The arrival of the holiday season means more traffic for the Gaston County...
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Downtown Newton’s Small Business Saturday To Feature Discounts, Giveaways & Prizes
Newton, NC—The Downtown Newton Development Association will participate in the tenth annual Small...
Read MoreDear Abel & Sofi: How Do You Deal With Dad-Daughter Drama?
About Dear Abel and Sofi: This Alignable column gives our small business owners an outlet to anonymously share the kinds of frustrations, fears and private struggles few people express openly. Father-daughter duo Abel and Sofi...
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LiveWell Program Includes Zumba At Newton Library, Every Monday
Newton, NC – If you’re in the market for a fun cardiovascular workout, make sure to include the...
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Olde Hickory Tap Room Hosts Thanksgiving Night Jam Fundraiser For Hickory Soup Kitchen, 11/28
Hickory – Olde Hickory Tap Room on Thanksgiving night has been a music tradition in Hickory...
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How To DJ Class For Teens At Ridgeview Library On Nov. 30
Hickory – All teens are invited to join us at the Ridgeview Branch Library on Saturday,...
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NFL Nuggets
This is news to New England Patriots fans and haters. Yes, the Pats are a dynasty. With their win...
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21 Bridges (**)
My friend who attended the screening of 21 Bridges summed it up best after the film had ended. His...
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14th Anniversary Christmas Concert At HCT, December 21
Hickory – Jackie and Allen Finley are producing their 14th Anniversary Christmas Concert,...
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It’s The Friday Of Black
DISCLAIMER: The following column contains ideas, suggestions, situations and scenarios which are...
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Holiday Express Yourself Wreath Challenge, Entries Due Dec. 2
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center, in conjunction with their annual...
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City Of Blowing Rock Christmas Celebration Is November 29 & 30
Blowing Rock, NC – Blowing Rock’s Christmas in the Park & Lighting of the Town...
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City Of Lenoir Holiday Festivities Start Today, Nov. 21 – Jan. 1
Lenoir, NC – Join the City of Lenoir for a variety of fun as they get ready for the holiday...
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LRU Presents Peace and Joy Christmas Concert, Dec. 5 & 6
Hickory – The Lenoir-Rhyne University A Cappella Choir, College Singers, Brass Ensemble, and guest...
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Caldwell Men’s Chorus Annual Fall Concert Is Saturday, Nov. 23
Lenoir, NC – On Saturday, November 23rd at 7:30 PM, the Caldwell Men’s Chorus will present...
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Broadway Musical Newsies Opens This Friday, Nov. 22, At HCT
Hickory – The dazzling Broadway musical Newsies begins its ten performance run this Friday,...
Read MoreRegistration Open For Walking The Mourner’s Path, 1/7 – 2/25
Hickory – Are you seeking comfort and healing after the death of a loved one? Do you wonder where God is in the pain? During eight weekly small-group workshops led by clergy and trained facilitators, participants find a...
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DMV Adds Driver License Transactions To myNCDMV
Raleigh, NC – As of the morning of Sunday, Nov. 17, the online driver license services available...
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The Learning Station In Concert This Sunday, November 24
Newton, NC – The Newton-Conover Auditorium hosts The Learning Station In Concert, Sunday,...
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Celebrate The Holidays With The Town Of Forest City, 11/28 – 1/5
Forest City, NC – Come celebrate the holidays with the Town of Forest City! For years this...
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Hickory Choral Society’s Free Christmas Concerts Are Dec. 6-8
Hickory Choral Society continues their tradition of inspiring Christmas Concerts in Corinth...
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Exodus Homes’ 2019 Honor Cards Now Available For Holidays
Hickory – Exodus Homes’ 2019 William Mangum Honor Cards are now available for the holidays....
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Tickets On Sale Now For Old Fashioned 1940s Christmas Radio Hour, Saturday, December 14
Hickory – The Hickory Music Factory (HMF) hosts an old fashioned 1940s Christmas Radio Hour...
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Donate To Families In Need This Holiday Season! Catawba County Christmas Bureau Is Dec. 16 & 17
Hickory – The Catawba County Christmas Bureau is scheduled for Dec. 16 and 17 and will be...
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Disney’s The Little Mermaid Continues At The Green Room
Newton, NC – The musical Disney’s The Little Mermaid is the holiday show for this season. It...
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Last Christmas (** ½)
If you’re curious as to whether the new holiday film entry, Last Christmas, might be based on the...
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What Should The Commish Do?
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has a monumental decision to make in the...
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TEDxHickory 2019: Connect Is This Saturday, November 23, 9AM-4PM
Hickory – Join the eighth TEDxHickory on November 23, from 9am – 4pm at the Belk...
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Beware! BBB Warns Secret Sister Gift Exchange Is Illegal
Better Business Bureau is reminding consumers that the online “Secret Sister” gift exchange and...
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Deep Thinks-given
“Leaves are falling, Autumn’s calling; uniformed men on fields are brawling. Get to hopping, time...
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Ford V. Ferrari (***)
I think it’s worth mentioning in the interest of this review that I have zero interest in the...
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Lighting Of The Waldensian Trail Of Faith Ceremony, Nov. 26
Valdese, NC – The Waldensian Trail of Faith in Valdese will light up again this year in...
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Hickory Firefighters Seek Donations By Dec. 12 For Bikes For Tykes Program
Hickory – Do you have a bike that you do not need? If so, Hickory Firefighters would like it. The...
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Save The Date For Morganton Christmas Parade, December 3
Morganton, NC – Please join the Morganton Downtown Development Association as they present...
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Opening Reception For CAC’s Community Exhibit, Friday, 11/22
Lenoir, NC – The Caldwell Arts Council will host Community: Work by CCC&TI Faculty,...
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Let it Snow: A Frozen Christmas Holiday Open House, Dec. 5
Hiddenite, NC – On Thursday, December 5, 2019, the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will...
Read MoreWestern Piedmont Symphony Presents Holiday Pops!, Nov. 23
Hickory – Kick off the holiday season once again with Western Piedmont Symphony’s Holiday Pops! Under the direction of Music Director and Conductor, Matthew Troy, the award-winning Western Piedmont Symphony will perform...
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Catawba Co. Partnership For Children Open House, Dec. 12
Hickory – Catawba County Partnership for Children is celebrating 25 years of providing early...
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Parents Of HS Students Invited To Learn About Apprenticeship Catawba At Info Session, 11/14
Hickory – Catawba Valley Community College will hold public information session and...
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Clipping Up
Some writers who directly address the public use their medium — editorial, newsletter, column,...
Read MoreAuthor To Speak On Addiction Through Personal Experience & Science, 11/14
Hickory – The Lenoir-Rhyne University Lineberger Center for Cultural and Educational Renewal, in collaboration with the University’s nationally recognized Visiting Writers Series, will host neuroscientist and author Judith...
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Doctor Sleep (** ½)
In 2013 author Stephen King finally released a sequel to his beloved 1977 novel, The...
Read MoreRegister For Newton’s Senior Night Out By November 19
Newton, NC – The Newton Senior Citizens Club is sponsoring a Senior Night Out at the First United Methodist Church, 410 1st Avenue, North, Conover, on Tuesday evening, December 3, 2019, at 6pm. A delicious meal will be...
Read MoreNew Year’s Great Gatsby Party To Benefit Kiki’s Legacy, Dec. 31
Hickory – Bring in 2020 with the Roaring Twenties. Making its debut on New Year’s Eve 2019, this Gatsby Party will be one to talk about for years to come. In celebration of the 100-year mark since the start of the Roaring...
Read MoreMel’s Jingle Run 5K Supports Family Guidance Center, 12/7
Hickory, NC – We are pleased to announce the 5th Annual Mel’s Jingle Run and we’re excited to invite you to participate. This holiday themed 5K race is becoming a Christmastime tradition in our community. Join us on Saturday,...
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It’s The Last Weekend To Join The Revolution At HCT, 11/14-17
Hickory – This weekend is the final weekend for the Hickory Community Theatre’s production...
Read MoreCVIC’s Human Rights Day Commemoration Is December 1
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Interfaith Council (CVIC) is hosting its fifth annual Human Rights Day commemoration at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church ELCA (2259 12th Ave NE in Hickory) on Sunday, December 1st. The service...
Read MoreCoping With Grief During The Holidays At Beaver Library, 11/19
Hickory – Facing a holiday after the death of a loved one can be even more difficult than your friends and family members may realize. Join Carolina Caring staff at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Tuesday, November 19th, 2019...
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Ruby Ridge History Adds Context To Community Read, Nov. 15 & 20
Newton, NC – In a continuing partnership with Catawba Valley Community College, the Catawba County...
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Wild NFL Week
The term ‘Any Given Sunday’ could not be any more true this past weekend in the NFL. First of all,...
Read MoreWine Cork Christmas Tree Craft At Beaver Library, Nov. 21
Hickory – Get your holiday decorations started early by creating a Christmas tree made from recycled wine corks at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 6:30 pm. After gluing your corks, you’ll...
Read MoreCVCC SBC Presents Two Free Seminars To Assist Small Businesses Online, 11/18
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Small Business Center will present two free seminars on Monday November 18 to assist small businesses with getting found and with selling on-line. The Small Business...
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NC Sales & Use Tax Workshop Seminar On Thurs., November 21
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Community College Small Business Center will host a no-cost...
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Hickory Kicks Off The Holidays With Parade & Tree Lighting, 11/22
Hickory – The City of Hickory will host its sixth annual holiday season kick-off event, the Lowes...
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Flu Shots Available By Appt. At Catawba County Public Health
Hickory – Seasonal influenza is an illness that can cause serious health complications, including...
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Pain and Glory (***)
Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar’s latest, Pain and Glory, has a lot to embrace. Its lead...
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Traditional Cherokee Dance Program At Beaver Library, 11/16
Hickory – Join the Cherokee Friends, of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian at Patrick Beaver...
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Light Up The Town In Downtown Newton, November 16
Newton, NC — With Christmas right around the corner, Newton is getting ready for the annual Light...
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FCA’s Solo Exhibition Featuring Joyce Vukela-Mayer On 11/15
Hickory – Full Circle Arts is pleased to announce a Solo Exhibition featuring the paintings...
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Neurocognitive Disorders And Dementia Program On 11/20
Hickory – You are invited to Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on November 20, 2019 from 10:00 a.m....
Read MoreRidgeview Recreation’s Annual Lunch With Santa Is Wednesday, December 4
Hickory – On Wednesday, December 4 at 10:30 a.m., Ridgeview Recreation Center will host Lunch with Santa. Youth ages 3 to 5 years old are invited to join Santa for a delicious lunch, holiday crafts, reindeer games,...
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Alexander Library Art After Hours Reception Is Friday, Nov. 15th
Taylorsville, NC – The Alexander County Library will host an Art After Hours reception...
Read MoreRegistration Now Open For The Master Gardener Course
Catawba County – The Master Gardener course is an intensive gardening course for beginners and experienced gardeners. The daytime course is mostly comprised of field trips, hands-on activities, and learning by doing during...
Read MoreLenoir-Rhyne Wind Symphony Concert Features Student Conductors On November 24
Hickory – In celebration of the ninety-eighth season of bands at Lenoir-Rhyne University, the 92-member Wind Symphony will present its fall concert Sunday, Nov. 24, at 3:30 p.m. in the P.E. Monroe Auditorium. The concert is free...
Read MoreCantamos Choir Performs At Mt. Pisgah Church On November 17
Bethlehem, NC – Immerse yourself in the beautiful sounds of the Cantamos Choir, newly directed by Lisa King, as they perform a selection of well-loved hymns presented with a modern arrangement, on Sunday, November 17th at...
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CVCC Theatre Program Stages 10-Minute Plays, Nov. 15 – 23
Hickory – Students enrolled in Catawba Valley Community College’s Theatre Program will...
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Newsies’ Characters Include A Pair Of Down-On-Their Luck Brothers, Opens November 22
Hickory – Near the beginning of Newsies, the dazzling Broadway musical opening November 22...
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October Blu-ray Releases
Paramount: The Haunting of Hill House (2018) (DVD Only) The acclaimed Netflix series...
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Terminator: Dark Fate (**)
Arnold is back and so is Terminator heroine Linda Hamilton (for the first time in nearly thirty...
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Newsies Brings Actor Back To The Stage At HCT, Opens 11/22
Hickory – Local actor Corey Knighton, who made his Hickory Community Theatre debut as Claude...
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Local Veterans Day Events, November 9 – 12
Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 Veterans Day Service 8:45 a.m. at Ellendale Elementary School, 175 Ellendale...
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Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Luncheon At Highland Rec., 11/14
Hickory – On Thursday, November 14, at 12:00 pm, All seniors ages 50 and above are welcome...
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Jojo Rabbit (***)
On paper, the plot of writer/director Taiki Waititi’s film, Jojo Rabbit, resembles one of the more...
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30 Minutes Of Thanklessness
There are a wide variety of writers, falling into a plethora of classifications. There are...
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WPS Masterworks Concert II: Seasons & Strings
November 2, 2019 By W. Gerald Cochran Hickory – The Western Piedmont Symphony continued its...
Read MoreCarolina Broadway Theatre’s City of Angels, November 15 -17
Valdese, NC – Carolina Broadway Theatre Company starts off its 2019-2020 season with the Tony Award-winning musical “City of Angels” at the Old Rock School Theatre in Valdese on November 15th and 16th at 7:00 pm and on...
Read MoreHickory Police Department’s Cops For Tots, Dec. 17 & 18
Hickory – The Hickory Police Department has started collecting new toys and monetary donations for the Cops for Tots “Christmas Wish House.” The program began in the early 1980’s by serving approximately twelve families....
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LRU Playmakers To Perform Chicago, Runs 11/13 – 11/17
Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University will open its 2019-20 Playmakers season with a production of...
Read MorePiedmont Post Polio Support Group Meets Tuesday, Nov. 12
Hickory – The Piedmont Post Polio Support Group will meet on Tuesday, November 12th at 11 AM. The meeting will be at Corinth Reformed Church, 150 16th Ave. NW, Hickory , Room 106 in the Mitchell House, located on the West...
Read MoreFree Concert With Rob McHale & Steve Bonham At Library, 11/12
Hickory – British author, songwriter, playwright, and award winning psychologist Steve Bonham joins North Carolina songwriter and storyteller Rob McHale on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of songs...
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Globetrotters Bring Their Pushing The Limits Tour To Hickory, 12/7
Hickory – The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their new “Pushing the Limits”...
Read MoreAbernethy Laurels 7th Annual Cork & Canvas Art Show, 11/8
Newton, NC – Join Abernethy Laurels and friends for a “don’t miss” event as we host the 7th Annual Cork and Canvas Art Show on Friday, November 8th, from 5:00pm-9:00pm. The primary purpose of this event is for art sales....
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Castle of Cans Collects Record 15.5 Tons Of Food At Oktoberfest
Hickory – The 2019 Susan L. Coleman Castle of Cans set a new record of donations this year...
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GHCCM Hosts Free Health Fair & Health Screening On 11/15
Hickory – Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry Hosts A free Health Fair &...
Read MoreFirst UMC Hickory Fall Festival And Silent Auction, November 7
Hickory – FUMC Hickory announces Fall Festival and Silent Auction on November 7, from 5:30-7:30 PM. Food trucks Urban Flavor and Bams Sandwich Bistro will be present. There will be games like cake walk, cornhole and more....
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Catawba Valley Ski Club Brings Timeless Film To Hickory, 11/12
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Ski Club brings Timeless, a new Warren Miller film, to the...
Read MoreMaking Waves: The Art Of Cinematic Sound (***)
An illuminating documentary that strives to educate in a way that the best documentary films manage to do, Making Waves is an insightful look at a subject that begs for this type of film. Namely, the evolution of sound in motion...
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Gallery 27’s The Whimsical World Of Robert Webb Opening Reception, 11/16
Lincolnton, NC – Gallery 27 is proud to present, “The Whimsical World of Robert Webb”. The...
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HMA Hosts World Kindness Day Celebration On November 13
Hickory – Stop by Hickory Museum of Art on Wednesday, November 13 and celebrate World...
Read More12th Annual Celebration Of Seagrove Potters Is November 22, 23 & 24
Seagrove, NC -Join the potters of Seagrove as they celebrate 12 years of their most popular event. This premier event kicks off Friday night Nov 22nd, with a Preview Reception. Take advantage of first choice buying...
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Panthers Rebound
The Carolina Panthers returned to the basics last week against the Tennessee Titans and...
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HCT’s Girl-Powered Comedy The Revolutionists Continues 11/7-10
Hickory – The girl-powered comedy The Revolutionists, by Lauren Gunderson, continues...
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Help With ACA Health Insurance Enrollment On Wed., Nov. 20
Hickory – On Wednesday, November 20, from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Integrated Care of Greater...
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GHCCM’s Harvest of Hope Walk Is Sunday, November 17
Hickory – Support Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry and get Exercise with...
Read MoreSpecial Discounts For Veterans On Veterans Day, November 11
(Source: www.blogs.va.gov) Veterans Day 2019 is on Monday, Nov. 11th. This Veterans Day discounts list will continue to be updated as we learn of more nationally available Veterans Day discounts, meals, or other ways businesses...
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SBC Presents A Free How To Start A Business Seminar On Nov. 12
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Small Business Center will present a...
Read MoreDowntown Candy Crawl 2019
FOCUS’ Candy Crawl 2019 • We Had Some Amazing Guests • Thanks for Stopping by! The gallery was not found!
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LRU Concert Series Welcomes Pianist Naomi Niskala On Nov. 3
Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University’s 2019-20 Concert Series welcomes back the stunning pianistic...
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WPS Continues 55th Season With Family Concert And Masterworks 2 On Nov. 2
Hickory – The Western Piedmont Symphony and soloist, Lucia Kobza, are double-teaming for The Four...
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WPS Chamber Classics II
October 26, 2019 La Catrina Quartet By W. Gerald Cochran Hickory – The Western Piedmont...
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LRU Visiting Writers Hosts Author Tommy Orange On November 7
Hickory – The Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series continues its 31st season with...
Read MoreLRU Expands Promise Program To Offer Half-Off Tuition Statewide
Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University announced today an expansion of its Catawba County Promise to provide the same tuition benefits statewide. Now called the Lenoir-Rhyne Promise, the program offers a minimum of 50 percent off...
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CAC Hosts Handmade Artisan Markets Throughout November
Lenoir, NC – The Caldwell Arts Council will host local and regional artisans selling their...
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Hickory Harvest Fest Kicks Off New Winter Farmers Market, 11/2
Hickory – The Downtown Hickory Farmers Market presents Hickory Harvest Fest on Saturday,...
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Arts Center Presents No Business Like Snow Business On Nov. 14
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will present a dinner performance...
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CVCC Student Veteran’s Club Annual Fundraiser Ends Nov. 7
Hickory – Catawba Valley Community College’s Student Veteran’s Club will hold its annual...
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HCT Announces The Cast Of Newsies! Opens November 22
Hickory – Guest director Rick Seay has just announced the cast for the Hickory Community...
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Christmas In November Craft & Art Show In Valdese, Nov. 8 & 9
Valdese, NC – The annual Christmas in November Craft and Art Show, presented by the Historic...
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NCWorks Job Fair In Conover Is Wednesday, Nov. 13, 3:30-6PM
Conover, NC – NCWorks presents a Veterans Job Fair from 3:30 – 6pm, Wednesday, November...
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The Lighthouse (***)
Robert Eggers, the lauded writer-director behind the wildly debated horror entry, The...
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Hickory Firefighters Remind Us To Change Clock & Batteries, 11/3
Hickory – It is time to change your clock and change your smoke and carbon monoxide alarm...
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West Hickory Senior Center Hosts Holiday Craft Bazaar, 11/9
Hickory – West Hickory Senior Center will be hosting a Holiday Craft Bazaar from 9:00 am...
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ALFA’s Uncorked – A Wine Tasting And Silent Auction Is Saturday, Nov. 9th
Hickory – On Saturday, November 9, ALFA will host Uncorked, an upbeat, energetic evening of...
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Get Your Annual Surry Winter Wine & Beer Passport By 11/28
Surry County, NC – The 10th annual Surry Winter Wine & Beer Passport serves up a season full...
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HCT Presents Irreverent Comedy The Revolutionists, Opens 11/1
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre’s latest production, the wild and raucous comedy The...
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Being Frank
Many fear what lies beyond death. Some embrace it with celebration. No one knows what mysteries...
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NCAA Backs Down
The NCAA Board of Governors met Tuesday and unanimously approved the idea of allowing athletes the...
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WRC: Moving Towards Financial Empowerment, November 5 & 9
Hickory- Women’s Resource Center is excited to be partnering with Allstate to educate women about...
Read MoreDear Abel & Sofi: Publisher Puts Pub On Pause After Hubby Passes
About Dear Abel and Sofi: While our Q&A Forum addresses 1,000+ public questions weekly, we wanted to give our small business owners an outlet to anonymously share the kinds of frustrations, fears and private struggles...
Read MoreOperation Christmas Child’s Local Drop Off Sites, Nov. 18-25
Hickory – This month, sites in the Hickory area will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, Nov. 18-25. Hickory...
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PTSD: Invisible Scars Program at Beaver Library On November 5
Hickory – Join VayaHealth at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library to learn more about Post Traumatic...
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Winners of Hickory’s Oktoberfest 2019 Juried Craft Booth Contest
Hickory – During the 34th Annual Oktoberfest in Downtown Hickory, judges selected three...
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Parasite (*** ½)
The South Korean film, Parasite, is many things and I’m pleased to report that it succeeds...
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First Friday Local Author Hosts Patricia Middleton, Nov. 1
Hickory – On Friday, November 1, 2019 at 12:00 p.m., the First Friday Local Author program...
Read MoreFree Seminars For Businesses To Improve On-Line Sales, Oct. 28
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Small Business Center will present two free seminars on Monday October 28 to assist small businesses with marketing and selling on-line. The SBC will present a no-cost...
Read MoreHILLABILLOOZA: The Amazing Festival of Art, Saturday, Oct. 26
Granite Falls, NC: Please join us for HILLABILLOOZA, The Amazing Festival of Art! This event, which is free and open to the public, will take place on Saturday, October 26th, 2019 from 9am to 5pm at Amazing Grace Church located...
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Kids Halloween Event Listings
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 Downtown Hickory Candy Crawl • 4-6pm Union Square will be teeming with super...
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CVCC Provides Free Credit & Money Management Services
Hickory – Taking a cue from industry partners, Catawba Valley Community College is offering...
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LRU’s Institute For Faith And Learning Presents Mary Elise Lowe On October 24
Hickory, NC – The Lenoir-Rhyne University Institute for Faith and Learning will open its 2019-20...
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CAPC’s A Vigil To Remember, Rescheduled For Tues., Oct. 29
Hickory – The Children’s Advocacy and Protection Center will hold a Vigil on October 29 at...
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Last Chance To Catch Matilda The Musical At HCT, This Weekend
Hickory – This is the final weekend for Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical at the Hickory...
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Catawba Science Center And Hickory Aviation Museum Present The Future Of Flight!, Now Open
Hickory – Prepare to take to the skies in CSC’s latest featured exhibit! Catawba Science...
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CVCC Respiratory Therapy Program Holds Open House For Prospective Students, Oct. 25
Hickory – Catawba Valley Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program will celebrate...
Read MoreIt’s Time For The Time Warp With Rocky Horror At HCT, Sat., Oct. 26
Hickory – It’s time to do the Time Warp again when the king of cult classics returns to the Hickory Community Theatre. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is playing at midnight this Saturday, October 26. This campy romp begins...
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Dolemite Is My Name (***)
The biopic, Dolemite Is My Name, if nothing else, is a film that manages to be...
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Morganton’s Breakfast With Santa! Is Dec. 7 & 14; Tickets Go On Sale Nov. 1
Morganton, NC – Santa Claus and friends are headed to Morganton for the very popular holiday...
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John Q Versus Dwacula???
A chilly fall night finds me, along with my two literary companions Frank the lobster-claw handed...
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Free Rug Concert With La Catrina Quartet At Local Library, 10/28
Hickory – Ridgeview Branch Library is pleased to host a free rug concert by the fantastic La...
Read MoreWestview United Methodist Hosts Fundraiser & Concert, Oct. 26
Hickory – Westview United Methodist Church invites the public to their Fundraiser & Concert on Saturday, October 26. The fundraiser will include a hot dog sale beginning at 11:00 am and a concert at 1:00 pm featuring...
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World Series Preview
Let me confess straight up, I wrote this piece prior to Game One of the World Series...
Read MoreHickory Regional Airport Hosts Fall Wings & Wheels Fly-In, 11/16
Hickory – Hickory Regional Airport will host a Fall Wings & Wheels Fly-In on Saturday, November 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and the general public are invited to spend the day at the airport...
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Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar, 11/2
Hickory- Usher in the holiday season by attending this festive holiday bazaar on Saturday,...
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A Tell-Tale Tale: The Stories & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, 10/26
Hickory – No one tells a story quite like the great Edgar Allan Poe. In A Tell-Tale Tale the...
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Haunted Tales Of North Carolina For Adults At Library, Oct. 28
Hickory – Come to Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Monday, October 28, at 6:00 pm for a...
Read MoreFree Market Research With NC LIVE Seminar At Library, 10/29
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Small Business Center will host a free workshop, Market Research with NC LIVE, at the Catawba County Main Library branch in Newton on Tuesday October 29 from 12 noon to...
Read MoreThe Revolutionists Marks Final Show For HCT Artistic Director, Pam Livingstone, Opens Nov. 1
Hickory – The Revolutionists, opening Friday, Nov. 1 in the Firemen’s Kitchen will be Pamela Livingstone’s last Kitchen show before she retires in June. Performances are November 1-17. Livingstone, who has been the...
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UFO’s: Food For Thought At Patrick Beaver Library, Oct. 29
Hickory – Join us at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Tuesday, October 29, at 6:30 pm for...
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LRU Helps High School Students Earn College Credits While Preparing For HS Graduation
Hickory – The Lenoir-Rhyne University High School Scholars Academy gives academically...
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Deidra Lackey Memorial Park Moves Forward In Hickory
Hickory – Plans for the Deidra Lackey Memorial Park move forward, following Hickory City Council’s...
Read MoreSeniors Morning Out Activities To Include Music & Cooking
Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in November, including musical performances and cooking classes. Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning...
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Breast Health Resources For Women In Catawba County
Hickory – Catawba County Public Health and the United Way of Catawba County have teamed up to make...
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Carolina BalloonFest Is This Weekend, October 18 – 20
Statesville, NC – Rain or Shine…Carolina BalloonFest is open October 18-20! We’re...
Read MoreMiracle Of Hickory Park Dedication, Friday, October 25
Hickory – In special commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Miracle of Hickory, Hickory City Council recently approved renaming a portion of Jaycee Park as Miracle of Hickory Park. A dedication ceremony will be held at the...
Read MoreBeary Scary Halloween At Grandfather Mountain, 10/26
Linville, NC – Visit Grandfather Mountain for a day of nature programs about animals considered creepy and crawly! This fun-filled celebration includes an opportunity to create special Halloween enrichments for the animals...
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Couponing Workshop At Patrick Beaver Memorial Library, 10/19
Hickory – Join us at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Saturday, October 19 at 10:00 a.m....
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31st Annual Taylorsville Apple Festival Is This Weekend, 10/19
Taylorsville, NC – Fall is here so it’s time to get ready for the 31st Annual Taylorsville...
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