BBB Scam Alert: Betting On A Big Game? Don’t Fall For A Sports Betting Scam
Asheville, NC – Thanks to new legal changes, the popularity of sports betting has exploded....
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Register For Hickory Museum Of Art’s Summer Art Camp
Hickory – Can you believe it’s already time to start thinking about your Summer schedule?...
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27th Catawba Valley Pottery & Antiques Festival, March 22 & 23
Hickory – The Historical Association of Catawba County and the North Carolina Pottery Center’s...
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Rocky Face Park Now An Official ecoEXPLORE HotSpot
Taylorsville, NC – Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area in Hiddenite has been named an...
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Murder On The Orient Express On Stage, Opens March 15
Newton, NC – The Green Room Community Theatre is thrilled to announce the “killer cast” for...
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Hickory Choral Society Spring Concert: An Irish Afternoon In County Catawba, Sun., 3/17
Hickory – We may not have a massive parade in downtown Hickory or have plans to dye the...
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HMF’s Summer Sounds Kids Music Camp, June 3-7
Hickory – Summer Sounds is a great program for beginners and experienced little musicians,...
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What Do You Get When You Cross Rodeo With Skiing? Skijoring!
Leadville, CO (AP) – Nick Burri clicks into his ski bindings, squats to stretch his knees...
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Oscars’ Strikes Tributes Highlight Solidarity, And The Possible Labor Struggles To Come
Los Angeles (AP) — Hollywood has been able to put on a show of happiness and something akin to...
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Venus Flytrap Poachers Face Arrest Warrants In NC
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC (AP) – Authorities in North Carolina have obtained arrest warrants...
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New To Medicare Seminar At Sherrills Ford Library, Thurs., 3./21
Sherrills Ford, NC – Are you, a friend, or a loved one turning 65? It is very important for...
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Auburn, AL (AP) – An Auburn University student connected on a long-distance shot, draining a length-of-the-basketball court putt on Saturday to win a car. Conor Boyle made the 94-foot putt, rolling a golf ball from one...
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Blinding Silence
And in the dream, there was abject horror. “Abject”- two differently defined meanings 1. something...
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City Of Hickory To Sell Mulch Beginning Friday, March 15
Hickory – Just in time for spring, the City of Hickory will soon begin its sales of mulch. Single...
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Streaming & Disc
New to Streaming: Ennio (***) The legendary Italian film composer Ennio Morricone finally gets his...
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Study Questions Plastic Pollution’s Effect On Heart Health
By CARLA K. JOHNSON (AP) – We breathe, eat and drink tiny particles of plastic. But are...
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LRU’s Visiting Writers Series Will Host Robert Hass, March 21
Hickory — The Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series is in its 35th season and will host...
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Hickory’s Riverwalk Grand Opening Scheduled For April 4
Hickory – To celebrate the grand opening of the Riverwalk along Lake Hickory, the City of Hickory...
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It’s Just Different
I sat down to preview this week’s ACC Tournament. I took a minute to think back to past...
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Newcomer Joins HCT Cast In Upcoming World Premiere
Hickory – Local actor Hudson Ackerman, of Bethlehem is making his Hickory Community Theatre...
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The Dames Of Pleasure
Historically speaking, on a late winter night, one of the best companions with which to cuddle up...
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Caitlin’s Making An Impact
Last weekend, Caitlin Clark made history. She had already become a household name. Clark placed...
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Jupiter’s Moon Europa May Have Less Oxygen Than Expected, A Finding That Might Put A Damper On Life
Cape Canaveral, FL (AP) — New research suggests there’s less oxygen on the icy surface of...
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Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries, March 10
Hickory – Is your smoke alarm working? On March 10 the spring time change will occur and...
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Richard Eller Debuts New Book Down The Hill: Catawba County’s Soap Box Derby
Hickory – Redhawk Publications is pleased to unveil the latest work of Catawba County historian,...
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Jon Reep Collaborates With Hickory Smokehouse For New BBQ Sauce, South In Ya Mouth
Hickory – Jon Reep announces in collaboration with Lorin Weaver of the Hickory Smokehouse...
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Ministry Expands Dental Clinic To Include A Hygiene Room
Hickory – Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry announces the opening of its new...
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United Arts Council’s Spring Grants Are Due March 21
Hickory – The United Arts Council of Catawba County has spring grants available for...
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Philadelphia Phillies $1 Hot Dog Nights Over Because Of Fans
Philadelphia (AP) — For more than a quarter-century, Phillies fans considered dollar hot dog night...
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What Is A Whale Native To The North Pacific Doing Off New England?
Portland, ME (AP) — Scientists have confirmed the presence of a whale off New England that went...
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The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center To Host A Beginning Crochet Workshop On May 18
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is excited to announce an upcoming...
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Soap Box Derby Lives
For the last few weeks, stories of the rise and fall of the Soap Box Derby in Hickory has been the...
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Theaters & Disc
Now in Theaters: The Taste of Things (**) Former real life married couple Benoit Magime and...
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Ferrari Stolen In 1995 From A Formula One Driver Is Recovered By UK Police
London (AP) — A very fast car has made a very slow return. British police said Monday that they...
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NAACP To Discuss Public Education On Mar. 10 In Newton
Newton, NC – The March meeting of the Catawba County Branch NAACP will be on Sunday, Mar. 10, at 4...
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Boger City UMC Holds Easter Egg Hunt On Sunday, March 24
Lincolnton, NC – It’s that time of year to begin thinking about Easter Egg Hunts. On Sunday,...
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Cedar Grove Lutheran Church Holds Living Passion Event, 3/24
Vale, NC – The Cedar Grove Lutheran Church, announces they will hold their LIVING PASSION...
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Dementia Friends Presentation At West Hickory Senior Ctr., 3/11
Hickory – Dementia Friends is a global movement developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the...
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Experience A Taste Of Culture And History, March 21
Vale, NC — Hart Square Foundation will welcome guests to our first Historic Foodways experience...
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The Downtown Statesville
Statesville, NC – The Downtown Statesville Wine Walk is the premiere event for wine lovers!...
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Family-Friendly Festival Rockyfest Is Saturday, April 20
Alexander County, NC – Mark your calendars for RockyFest 2024, set for Saturday, April 20 at...
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Register For City Of Hickory’s Spring Break Camp, April 1-5
Hickory – Registration is open for this year’s Spring Break Camp! We have lots of fun...
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Women’s History Month, Celebrating Advocates For Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion On March 14
Hickory – The Women’s Resource Center, Friends of the Ridgeview Library, and the League of Women...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
New to theaters: Dune Part 2 – The second installment of Denis Villeneuve’s...
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At The Florida Man Games, Big Crowds Evading Police And Wrestling Over Beer
St. Augustine, FL (AP) — They rose up by the dozens from across Florida, caricatured competitors...
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‘Totally Cold’ Is Not Too Cold For Swimmers Competing In Lake
Newport, VT (AP) — Plunging into a frozen lake and swimming laps may not be everyone’s good time...
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Plant-Based Products Haven’t Converted US Meat-Eaters. Could New Recipes Win Them Over?
By Daniel Niemann, Brittany Peterson (AP) The veggie burger has come a long way from the dry...
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Kudos To The Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed former sixth-round pick punter Matt Araiza, who was released by...
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After School
“No more pencils, no more books. No more teacher’s dirty looks. Out for summer… out...
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Days Of Teenage Racing
Every year, Hickory’s Soap Box Derby expanded as the number of participants and spectators grew....
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Call For Artists For Full Circle Arts’ Tiny Art Show By March 9
Hickory – The Art of the Small. Full Circle Arts invites artists to enter its twelfth...
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WPS Celebrates Women’s History Month On March 5
Hickory – Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of...
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Register For The 2024 Unifour Senior Games By March 15
Hickory – Registration is now underway for the 2024 Unifour Senior Games at www.ncseniorgames.org....
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AMOREM’s Good Grief Meal To Be Held March 7 In Lenoir
Lenoir — AMOREM will hold its next monthly Good Grief Meal at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 7, at JD’s...
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Crawdads Announce Daily Promotions For The 2024 Season
Hickory – The Crawdads have announced their Daily Promotions for the 2024 season Most...
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Hiddenite Arts Announces North Carolina Heritage Fair, 4/24
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center looks forward to hosting its annual...
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Take The Quality Of Life Survey
Hickory – The United Arts Council of Catawba County, the Western Piedmont Council of...
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Valdese’ Bluegrass At The Rock Announces 2024-2025 Season
Valdese, NC – The Old Rock School in Valdese, North Carolina has become well-known...
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Carolina Caring Offers Virtual Game Night On March 14
Conover, NC – Bingo is a favorite game among both children and adults alike. Lighthearted...
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Cast Announced For Upcoming World Premiere At HCT
Hickory – The Hickory Community has just announced their cast for the highly anticipated...
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March Seniors Morning Out To Include Music, Crafts & Cooking
Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in March including...
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Bethlehem Park To Close On March 1 For Renovations
Bethlehem, NC – Bethlehem Park will be closed to the public for renovations beginning on...
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First Friday Lecture At Lenoir Rhyne University On March 1
Hickory – The second of this semester’s three-part First Friday lecture series at...
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Call For Artists Downtown Hickory Fall Art Crawl 2024
Hickory – The Hickory Downtown Development Association is seeking artists interested in...
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Rock School Arts Foundation Announces New Exhibit With Opening Reception On March 3
Valdese, NC – Rock School Arts Foundation presents the works of Chris Georgalas / Painting...
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Judge Who Sent More Than 500 Texts During Murder Trial Resigns
Oklahoma City (AP) – An Oklahoma judge agreed to step down Friday after she was caught...
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CVFA Presents House Concert Featuring Award-Winning International Duo, Feb. 24
Hickory – Get ready for an enchanting evening of music as the 2024 Catawba Valley Festival...
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Crawdads To Host CVCC For Exhibition Game On Tue., April 2
Hickory – The Crawdads will kick off 2024 as they host the CVCC Red Hawks in an exhibition game on...
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The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center Features Needle-Felted Artworks By Kendra Pearson-Hilt
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is delighted to present its...
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Call for Artists! For Statesville’s Spring Craft Art Crawl, 3/23
Statesville, NC – Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications...
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City Of Hickory To Host Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, 3/23
Hickory – The City of Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department will host the 37th...
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Early Voting For North Carolina Federal And State Elections Is Currently Underway
Hickory – In-person early voting for the 2024 primary election began Thursday, February 15...
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It’s Finally Time For Some Barbecue At The HCT
Hickory – The much anticipated comedy, BARBECUE, by Robert O’Hara, will begin its nine...
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Hickory Seeks Public Input For Future Of Sandy Pines Park
Hickory – The City of Hickory has been planning for the development of Sandy Pines Park and is now...
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Sign Up For Shakespeare Theatre Institute, Running July 15-19
Newton, NC – The Green Room Community Theatre is pleased to announce the dates for its 25th...
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Looking Forward
With the week’s end in sight, as the five-day, forty hour working week draws to a close, a...
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Beatles To Get A Fab Four Of Biopics, With A Movie For Each
By JAKE COYLE New York (AP) – The Beatles are getting the big-screen biopic treatment in not...
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Catawba Science Center Guild Presents An Evening Under The Sea Fundraiser, March 23
Hickory – Catawba Science Center Guild members announce their annual fundraiser the Italian...
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HMF’s We Will Rock You! Concert At The SALT Block’s Drendel Auditorium, Mar. 9 & 10
Hickory – Hickory Music Factory’s WE WILL ROCK YOU concert. This is an incredible...
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Spring Training Is Here
The arrival of Major League Baseball’s exhibition season always gets me thinking of the...
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Register For The Hickory Short Track Mountain Bike Series
Hickory – The City of Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department will host the...
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Manufacturing Solutions Center At CVCC Is Part Of NSF Regional Innovation Engine
Hickory – The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College is...
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Carolina Caring Offers Free Workshop For Grieving Teens, 3/5
Conover, NC – Carolina Caring is offering a Creative Arts Healing Workshop for teens ages 13...
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Theaters & Disc
Now in Theaters: Madame Web – The latest attempt at a spin off from the Spider Man franchise...
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Charlotte, A Stingray With No Male Companion, Is Pregnant
By BEN FINLEY Hendersonville, NC (AP) – Charlotte, a rust-colored stingray the size of a...
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The Soap Box Derby Takes Off
By some estimates, as many as 5,000 people came out to watch the Soap Box Derby competition in...
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Motorist In England Calls To Report He’s Too Drunk To Drive
London (AP) – Police in England say a drunken driver did the right thing after doing the...
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Call For Artists – Hickory’s City Walk Celebration, By 3/31
Hickory – The Hickory Downtown Development Association is looking for artists and buskers to...
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Repticon: A Walk Among The Wild Things! 2/17 & 2/18
Concord, NC – Repticon, coming to Concord, NC on February 17 & 18, is a recognized...
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Centuries-Old English Pancake Race
Olney, England (AP) – Women in matching checkered aprons, headscarves and a rainbow of...
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BBQ Pork Fundraiser Benefiting The Blind & Visual Impaired, 2/28
Sherrills Ford, NC – Are you a lover of good Pork BBQ? Would you like an opportunity to...
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Countdown To April’s Total Solar Eclipse And What To Know
By MARCIA DUNN (AP) The sun is about to pull another disappearing act across North America,...
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Theatre Guild To Host Annual Beer Tasting And Tutorial, 2/27
Hickory – The Guild at Hickory Community Theatre will present their 16th annual Beer Tasting...
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Comedian & Moonshiners Killer Beaz, Live In Newton, 2/24
Hickory – Celebrating his eighth season on Discovery Channel’s hit series, “Moonshiners”,...
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HCT Announces The Cast Of Barbecue, Opening Feb. 23
Hickory – Guest Director Tina Kelly has just announced her casting choices for the Hickory...
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49ers Gave Super Bowl Away
Amidst all the talk of how the Kansas City Chiefs are now a dynasty after winning Sunday’s Super...
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Soap Box Derby Comes To Town
In 1965, a young man came to Hickory. He was a surveyor taking a job in town. Previously, he...
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Theaters & Disc
Now in Theaters: Bob Marley: One Love is the first ever biopic covering the life of the Reggae...
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Scenarios… The Other Guy Edition
*Scenario /sce·nar·i·o/ noun; a postulated sequence or development of events. A scenario is...
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Catawba County Library Hosts Author Visit With Kwame Mbalia On Thursday, February 29
Newton, NC – Incorporating African mythology and African-American folklore, Kwame Mbalia has...
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Found Around Town
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Crawdads Host Youth Soccer Clinic On Saturday, April 13
Hickory, NC- The Crawdads are excited to host their first ever youth soccer clinic on Saturday,...
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The HUB Dinner Theatre Announces Cast For The Miracle Worker, Opens March 21
Hudson, NC – The Town of Hudson announces its spring dinner theatre production, The Miracle...
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Delane McWhorter’s Works Featured At Hiddenite Arts
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center proudly presents a stunning art...
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Red Cross Announces $20 Amazon Gift Card For Those Who Donate Blood In February
Charlotte, NC — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to...
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CBP Dog Sniffs Out Something Unusual In Passenger’s Luggage
Boston (AP) – A U.S. Customs and Border Protection dog sniffed out something unusual in...
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Veterans Resource Event, Film Screening To Be Held Feb. 20
Newton, NC – Catawba County Veteran Services is hosting a community resource event for veterans...
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Hiker Kills Coyote With His Bare Hands After Attack
Johnston, RI (AP) — A coyote that a hiker killed with his bare hands has tested positive for...
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Habitat For Humanity Of Catawba Valley Accepting Applications For New Homeowners
Hickory – Would you rather be buying a home for yourself and your family than paying rent?...
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Kidz Market To Be Held At The Hiddenite Center, Reg. By 2/29
Hiddenite, NC – Kid entrepreneurs, aged 5-17, are invited to participate in the Hiddenite...
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A Very Special Thirty Seconds
The Super Bowl has evolved into more than just the culmination of the pro football season. Within...
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Catawba County Civic Leadership Academy Now Accepting Applications, Through March 1
Newton, NC – Applications are now being accepted for the Catawba County Civic Leadership Academy...
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Professional Firefighters And Paramedics Of NC Present Mr. Sipp, Mississippi Blues Child In Concert, Saturday, May 11
Hickory – Get ready for an unforgettable night of soulful tunes and electrifying...
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Celebrate Black History Month In February With The Library
Hickory – February is Black History Month, which is an annual celebration of achievements by...
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As Cancer Treatment Advances, Patients And Doctors Push Back Against Drugs’ Harsh Side Effects
By CARLA K. JOHNSON (AP) – For cancer patients, the harsh side effects of powerful drugs...
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WPS Presents The Epic Carmina Burana, Friday, February 9
Hickory – Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of...
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It’s The Final Weekend For Ride The Cyclone At The HCT
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre’s production of the hit musical comedy, RIDE THE...
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Register For Business. Well Crafted. Networking Event, By 2/11
Hickory – The City of Hickory Business Development Committee invites you to its upcoming...
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Theaters, Streaming & Disc
New to Theaters: Sometimes I Think About Dying (**1/2) Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)...
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Crawdads Announce Post-Game Country Concert, Reed Foley To Perform Saturday, June 8
Hickory – The Crawdads are pleased to announce that country artist Reed Foley will be...
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Cold War Era Missile Found In A Home Garage
Bellevue, WA (AP) – An inert rocket of the type used to carry a nuclear warhead has been...
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February Poetry Hickory To Feature Double Header, Feb. 13
Hickory – In a rare “double header,” February’s Poetry Hickory will feature two renowned...
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Hickory NAACP To Feature Profiles In Black History, Feb. 11
Hickory – The Hickory National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)...
Read MoreThe Dad’s Lair Provides Connection, Support For Fathers
Newton, NC – The Dad’s Lair, a new support group for fathers, provides opportunities for fathers to find support, encouragement and camaraderie with other fathers experiencing common challenges. The group is open to all...
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Indian Police Clear Suspected Chinese Spy Pigeon
New Delhi (AP) – Indian police cleared a suspected Chinese spy pigeon after eight months’...
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Alienated Angels
Salutations regular as well as random readers. Recently some of you have casually commented on...
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Ironwood Estate Orchids Annual Open House & Sale Feb. 3 – 14
Hickory – The public is invited to Ironwood Estate Orchids for an Open House and Sale at...
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Woman Tossing Trash Falls Into Dumpster
Manchester, NH (AP) – A woman fell into a dumpster while throwing out her garbage and was...
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Don’t Be Late For Super Bowl 58
Super Bowl LVIII has arrived and it is fitting that the two most successful franchises over the...
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Meals On Wheels Has Urgent Need For Volunteers In Hickory
Catawba County, NC – Meals on Wheels of Catawba County has an immediate need for volunteers...
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Nonpartisan Meet The Candidates Event In Hickory, Feb. 13
Hickory – The League of Women Voters of Catawba Valley (LWVCV) will host a Meet the...
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Catawba County Library Presents New Art Exhibit, Opening Feb. 15
Newton, NC – The Catawba County Library is pleased to present a new art exhibit, Francis Simeni:...
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Hickory PD Polar Plunge For Special Olympics NC, Feb. 17
Hickory – The Hickory Police Department’s Polar Plunge for Special Olympics NC is a unique...
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Furry Surprise In Theft Suspect’s Pocket
Roseville, MI (AP) – Officers in a Detroit suburb found a furry surprise as they patted down...
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Theaters & Disc
Now in Theaters: The Teacher’s Lounge (***) The Oscar nominee for Best International Film of 2023...
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Smoke The Sally Michael
Long before industry came to western North Carolina, a one-person operation churned out product...
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Catawba County Library Invites You To Take Your Child To The Library Day, Sat., Feb. 3
Newton, NC – On Saturday, February 3, 2024 Catawba County Library System will celebrate the 13th...
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SMO Activities Include Creating Notan Hearts Art With HMA
Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in February...
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First Friday Lecture Features Tim Goldberg At LR On February 2
Hickory – The first of this semester’s three-part First Friday Lecture series at...
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Thief Steals 7 King Cakes In A Very Mardi Gras Way
New Orleans (AP) – With their purple, gold and green colors and toy babies hidden inside,...
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The Other MONKEYS
“Speak no evil, see no evil, hear no evil, so! We’re the Goody Goody Monkeys every...
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Cathy Keaton’s Works To Be Featured At The Hiddenite Center During Black History Month
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is proud to announce an upcoming...
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Rudy Wright International Service Award Submissions Due 3/31
Hickory – The Greater Hickory International Council (GHIC) is proud to announce its official...
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Boger City United Methodist’s Next Men Meeting Is Feb. 8
Lincolnton, NC – The Boger City United Methodist Men will meet every second Thursday of the...
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Ride The Cyclone At The Hickory Community Theatre Is Can’t Miss Entertainment
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre’s production of the hit musical comedy, RIDE THE...
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Should He Have Done It?
Aggressive game management decisions by Coach Dan Campbell helped the Detroit Lions go from...
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Man Charged With Killing Neighbor For Snoring
Hatboro, PA (AP) – A suburban Philadelphia man is accused of stabbing to death a neighbor...
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Elon Musk Says The First Human Has Received An Implant From Neuralink, But Other Details Are Scant
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS and LAURA UNGAR NEW YORK (AP) – According to Elon Musk, the first...
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Crawdads’ Spring Fling Is Scheduled For Saturday, Mar. 16
Hickory – The Spring Fling, presented by Lonnie Shook CPA, is set for Saturday, March 16th....
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Tickets On Sale For Valentines From The Heart Of Hickory, 2/10
Hickory – The Hickory Downtown Development Association is hosting a special Valentine...
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Experimental Gene Therapy Allows Kids With Inherited Deafness To Hear
By LAURA UNGAR (AP) Gene therapy has allowed several children born with inherited deafness to...
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NAACP To Celebrate Black History Month, Feb. 11, In Newton
Newton, NC – The February meeting of the Catawba County Branch NAACP will be on Sunday, Feb. 11,...
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An Action-Packed, Mythical Adventure Comes To Life At The Green Room, Opens 2/2
Newton, NC The Green Room Community Theatre’s production of The Lightning Thief brings the Percy...
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Found Around Town
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Israeli Company Gets Green Light To Make World’s First Cultivated Beef Steaks
(AP) – An Israeli company has received a preliminary green light from health officials to...
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Living Wax Museum At The Ridgeview Rec. Center, Feb. 24
Hickory – Join the City of Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism on Saturday, Feb....
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Black History Month Celebration At The Hiddenite Center, Feb. 24
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is thrilled to co-sponsor a...
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Curiously Random
Every now and again something strikes me. If it’s something cool, the thrower is informed they are...
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Manufacturing Solutions Center Offers M1 Programming Training For Stoll Flatbed Knitting Machines
Hickory – The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College will...
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Hickory Says ‘No Steps Backward’
How’s your latin? Me, neither. Once upon a time, Latin was a legitimate subject in high school....
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Flu Deaths High In Catawba County This Season
Hickory – Catawba County has seen a dramatic increase in flu deaths this season, especially over...
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Spooky Fun Musical, Ride The Cyclone, Returns This Weekend To The Hickory Community Theatre
Hickory – Following a stellar opening, the Hickory Community Theatre’s production of the...
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CVFA Presents A House Concert Featuring Award-Winning International Duo, February 24
Hickory – Get ready for an enchanting evening of music as the 2024 Catawba Valley Festival...
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Hickory Soup Kitchen’s Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser, January 26
Hickory – It’s that time again for Hickory Soup Kitchen’s Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser on...
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Found Around Town
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Get Help From SHIIP At Council On Aging During Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period
Hickory – The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is from January 1-March 31 each...
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NFL’s Final Four
The NFL’s version of the FInal Four will take place this Sunday. The AFC will give us a Kansas...
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Full Circle Arts Announces A Reception For Paperworks, 1/25
Hickory – Full Circle Arts announces a reception Thursday, January 25, for its latest...
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Officer Enlists Man’s Dog To Help Rescue From An Icy Lake
Traverse City, MI (AP) – A man who fell through the ice on a frozen Michigan lake was...
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6-Legged Spaniel Undergoes Surgery To Remove Extra Limbs
London (AP) – A spaniel born with six legs that was found abandoned in a supermarket parking...
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Cluster Of Lost Cities In Ecuadorian Amazon That Lasted 1,000 Years Has Been Mapped
Washington (AP) – Archeologists have uncovered a cluster of lost cities in the Amazon...
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Community Relations Council Promotes Positive Human Relations Through Annual Awards
Hickory – The City of Hickory Community Relations Council (CRC) is currently accepting...
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Western Piedmont Woodcrafters Club Presents Woodworking Joinery, Saturday, January 27
Hickory – The Western Piedmont Woodcrafters Club January 27th meeting will feature a presentation...
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Couple Charged With Collecting Man’s Retirement
Overland Park, KS (AP) – A Kansas couple has been charged with fraudulently collecting more...
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Project Grants Available From The CRC, Apply By Feb. 29
Hickory – The City of Hickory Community Relations Council (CRC) is currently seeking projects to...
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New To Theaters & Disc
Now in Theaters: Founder’s Day (2024) – A heated mayoral election serves as the backdrop for...
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Carolina Caring Offers Virtual Loss Of Child Support Group, Feb. 5
Hickory – For many who have lost a child, their overwhelming sadness can be more intense by...
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City of Hickory’s My Furry Valentine Event, Saturday, Feb. 3
Hickory – Bring your furry valentine to Fairbrook Optimist Dog Park on Saturday, February 3,...
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Sweet Hart Pioneer Dinner Saturday, February 10 & 24
Vale, NC – The Sweet Hart Pioneer dinner is back, and this year you have two dates to choose...
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Pink Floyd Lazer Show Is Back At Science Center, February 9
Hickory – Get ready to kick off the first Science After Dark event of 2024! Join us February...
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Most Money For Endangered Species Goes To A Small Number Of Creatures
Billings, MT (AP) – Since passage of the Endangered Species Act 50 years ago, more than...
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Who Wants The Job?
The search for a new head coach in Carolina has been ongoing for some time now. There are a number...
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Cheers To 32 Years Of Astronomy Festival, Saturday, January 27
Hickory – BoBfest: Regional Gathering of Amateur Astronomers returns to Catawba Science...
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Feds Are Banning Humorous Messages On Highways
Phoenix (AP) – It’s no joke. Humorous and quirky messages on electronic signs will soon...
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Valdese’ Bluegrass At The Rock Presents Lonesome River Band, Saturday, January 20
Valdese, NC- The first performance of the year at Bluegrass at the Rock will kick off Saturday,...
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Register Now For The Painted Barn Quilt Workshop, Feb. 17
Hiddenite, NC -The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is excited to announce an upcoming painted...
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Upcoming February Programs At Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Hickory – The following programs are available at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library in...
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Green Room Holds Auditions For Butterfly In Overalls, Feb. 4 & 5
Newton, NC – Auditions for Butterfly in Overalls will be held at The Green Room and those...
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