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War And Next Week Peace
One of history’s primary jobs is to mark the beginning and end of everything we humans do. And...
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If You’re Retired Or About To Retire, Think Carefully About Your Tax Strategy
By KATHERINE ROTH New York (AP) — Coming up with the best tax strategy in retirement can be much...
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RockyFest, A Family-Friendly Festival, Is Saturday, April 20
Taylorsville, NC – RockyFest 2024 is just around the corner, so make plans to attend the...
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Mexico Gives 19 Cats Roaming The Presidential Palace Food And Care Fur-Ever
Mexico City (AP) — They prowl through palace gardens stalking pigeons and make cameos on televised...
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UCONN Repeats
Connecticut became the first NCAA Division I men’s college basketball team to win...
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Valdese’ Annual Spring Craft Market, Saturday, April 27
Valdese, NC – One of Valdese most popular events blooms on Saturday, April 27th! Join us...
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Clark Effect: Ratings And Attendance Boost Could Be On Way For WNBA
By DOUG FEINBERG New York (AP) — The basketball world can’t get enough of Caitlin Clark and now...
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Downtown Statesville’s Wine Walk, This Sat., April 13
Statesville NC – The Downtown Statesville Wine Walk is the premiere event for wine lovers!...
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Catawba County Library Celebrates National Library Week, April 7–13
Newton – Ready, set, library! National Library Week is April 7–13, 2024, and the Catawba County...
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New To Theaters & Disc
New to Theaters: The First Omen (**) There’s no truth in advertising on this one. This is the...
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Henry Knox
By David W. Streater, PhD – This vignette is an educational moment in American history. It...
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Housing Rehabilitation Programs To Assist Hickory Homeowners
Hickory – April is Fair Housing Month, and the City of Hickory is committed to affirmatively...
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Registration Now Open For Sugar Mountain Resort’s Annual July 4th Summit Crawl
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, NC – On Thursday, July 4, Sugar Mountain Resort’s eighth annual Summit...
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Hickory Branch NAACP Now Accepting Applications For 2024 College Scholarships
Hickory – The Hickory Branch NAACP is accepting scholarship applications from local eligible...
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Voodoo Doll, Whoopie Cushion, Among Bizarre Trash Plucked From New Jersey Beaches
Brick, NJ (AP) — Jersey Shore beach season is almost here, and if last year is any indication, it...
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Indoor Yard Sale At Boger City United Methodist Church, April 20
Lincolnton, NC – Do you like shopping at yard sales? Are you interested in assisting a...
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Pinwheels For Prevention, 4/10, At Zahra Baker Playground
Hickory – The Children’s Advocacy & Protection Center of Catawba County will be holding...
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POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER – Women’s Resource Center’s Art In The Park Is Saturday, May 4
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER Hickory – Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is excited to...
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North Wilkesboro Speedway Tickets Available For 40th Running Of The NASCAR All-Star Race, 5/19
North Wilkesboro, NC – Available only through a package purchase until now, single-day grandstand...
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Catawba Council On Aging Plans Two Free Events, 4/15 & 4/17
Hickory – FREE Healthier Lifestyle- Healthier You, Lunch and Learn for adults and caregivers...
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Cicadas Are Nature’s Weirdos. They Pee Stronger Than Us And An STD Can Turn Them Into Zombies
(AP) – The periodical cicadas that are about to infest two parts of the United States aren’t...
Read MoreSpring Bazaar Planned At Camp Dogwood, Saturday, April 13
Sherrills Ford, NC – Spring is in the air. It is a lovely reminder how beautiful everything can be. You are invited to kick off the season with Spring Bazaar at Camp Dogwood on Saturday, April 13th, from 9:00 A.M. –...
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Studio 3 Presents Broadway On Broadstreet In Concert, 4/20
Statesville, NC – Studio3 proudly presents a very exciting concert featuring theme songs...
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Salvation Army, Boys & Girls Club Hosts Parenting Seminar, April 11
Hickory – The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club is partnering with Plentiful Harvest...
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Children Race To Collect Marshmallows Dropped From A Helicopter At Detroit Area Park
Southfield, MI (AP) — It rained marshmallows at a suburban Detroit park on Friday as children...
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ACAP Hickory/Foothills To Offer Free Annual Conference On Caregiving, April 12
Hickory – ACAP Hickory/Foothills will offer its free annual conference on Friday, April 12, 2024....
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6th Annual March Madness Challenge Is Back
Catawba County, NC – Our 6th annual March Madness Challenge is back, and it’s bigger and...
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Seniors Morning Out To Include Art, Exercise, Music & Health
Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in April including...
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Cantos 2024: A Dynamic Showcase Of Emerging Talent From Lenoir Rhyne University
Hickory – Redhawk Publications proudly presents the 2024 edition of “Cantos,” the latest in the...
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This… THAT Old House
Back in the day (activate nostalgic reminiscence mode). Many moons before an infinite plethora of...
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No Joke: UK Comedian Told To Remove Hot Dog From Subway Poster Over Junk Food Ban
London (AP) — On the London Underground, hot dogs are no joking matter. Comedian Ed Gamble has...
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Prohibition 102
Last week, we started down the crooked road of Hickory’s love/hate relationship with alcoholic...
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Wolfpack Run Continues
Another memorable performance from the North Carolina State Wolfpack ended Duke’s season as...
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Shoplifter Chased By Police On Horses In New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM (AP) — Police in New Mexico had all the horsepower in this chase: A shoplifter was...
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Artists! Entries For FCA’S Open Competition Due 4/26 & 4/27
Hickory – Full Circle Arts is inviting all visual artists in the area to enter their work...
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World Premiere This Weekend At The Hickory Community Theatre
Hickory – This Friday, April 5, will be the World Premiere of the award-winning original...
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Catawba County Branch NAACP Hosts Police Forum, 4/14
Newton, NC – The Catawba County Branch NAACP will host its annual Police Forum on April 14 at 4...
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Free Drive-Thru Shred Event At Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, April 9
Conover, NC – The Catawba Council on Aging will host a FREE drive-thru shred event and...
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View The Solar Eclipse At CSC, On Monday, April 8
Hickory – Quick! The sun and the moon are having a meeting at Catawba Science Center from...
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CVPA Presents Financial Crimes And Bank Fraud, April 9
Hickory – The Catawba Valley Paralegal Association (CVPA) will be hosting a seminar entitled...
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Local Youth Councils To Host Teen Job Fair, April 9
Hickory – Teens looking for part-time work, summer jobs, internships, or new career opportunities...
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Rabies Clinic At Caldwell County Fair Grounds, April 13
Caldwell County, NC – Caldwell County Animal Care Enforcement Division of North Carolina...
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Autism Awareness Fun Walk This Saturday, April 6
Hickory – April is National Autism Awareness Month, and we’re proud to host the Autism...
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New To Theaters And Disc
New to Streaming: In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon and Steve! (*** ½ both) are two new...
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Cornhole Tournament, 4/27
Hickory – Hickory Kiwanis Club and Hickory High School Key Club announce a Cornhole...
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Maple Syrup From New Jersey: You Got A Problem With That?
Galloway Township, NJ (AP) — Welcome to New Jersey, known around the world for Tony Soprano,...
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Register For Painted Barn Quilt Workshop Saturday, June 8
Hiddenite, NC– The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is excited to announce the upcoming...
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Gaston Community Foundation Run, Saturday, April 13
Gastonia, NC – Support The Schiele Museum at the Gaston Community Foundation Run on...
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Call For Artists For Hickory’s City Walk Celebration By March 31
Hickory – There are still a few spots left for artists to participate in The Hickory...
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Allergy Season Arrived Early In Us. Here’s How To Keep Pollen From Ruining Your Spring
(AP) – Allergy season is here — and it’s earlier and stronger than expected. More than 80...
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Man Faces A Felony For Using A Photo Of Another Passengers Boarding Pass To Board Plane
Texas (AP) – A Texas man is accused of trying to sneak on board a flight by taking a photo...
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Don’t Miss The HCT’s Upcoming World Premiere, Opens April 5
Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre will present the World Premiere of the new play,...
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Be A Part Of Downtown Hickory’s 37th Annual Oktoberfest
Hickory – Hickory’s Oktoberfest 2024 is now accepting applications for Arts and Crafts...
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Register For Self-Care After Retirement Workshop, April 8
Hickory – Join us at the West Hickory Senior Center (400 17th Street SW, Hickory 28602) on...
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LRU’s VWS Hosts The Little Read Family Festival, April 20
Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University will host The Little Read Family Festival: Michaela Goade...
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The Green Room Announces Two Scholarship Opportunities
Newton, NC – The Green Room Community Theatre, Inc. is pleased to present our annual Mary...
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Groundbreaking Set For Olle Art Walk, On Thursday, April 4
Hickory – The Hickory Trail continues to take shape as construction of a new segment of the...
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Local Playwright Directs Butterfly In Overalls, Opens April 5
Newton, NC – Local playwright and director, Molly Bass, is at the helm of The Green Room’s...
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Catawba County Senior Nutrition Services Joins In Month-Long March For Meals Celebration With Communities Nationwide
Catawba County, NC – Catawba County Senior Nutrition Services is participating in the 22nd...
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Sweet 16 Preview
Four exciting days of basketball are in the books, and the 2024 men’s NCAA tournament field...
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City Of Hickory Closures For Good Friday, March 29
Hickory – City of Hickory offices will be closed Friday, March 29, in observance of the Easter...
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Easter Omelette
Twas the day before Easter and all through the pad, everyone was preoccupied- of that I was glad....
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New To Theatre And Disc
Now in Theaters: Late Night with the Devil (** ½) On Halloween Night 1977, late night talk show...
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Prohibition 101
Long before the nation tried the grand but failed experiment to keep beverages of alcoholic...
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Seagrove’s Celebration Of Spring With Pottery, April 19 – 21
Seagrove, NC – The Celebration of Spring invites visitors to enjoy a self-guided tour to see...
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Buried Wonder
“Won’t you come… to my funeral when my days are done? Life’s not long. And so I hope...
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Streaming & Disc
New to Streaming: Going All the Way (1997) Mark Pellington’s adaptation of the Dan Wakefield...
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AMOREM Offers Children’s Grief Camp In Several Communities
Hudson, NC – AMOREM will offer Good Mourning Children’s Grief Camp for grieving children in...
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March Madness
For sports fans, this month is one of the best of the calendar year. March brings us the return of...
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Double Swiping Rewards Card Led To Free Gas For Months
Lincoln, NE (AP) – A Nebraska woman allegedly found a lucrative quirk at a gas station pump,...
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Sisters Share the Limelight On Stage In The Miracle Worker
Hudson, NC – The 34th dinner theatre production of the Town of Hudson opens this Thursday,...
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Danish Hippie Oasis Has Fought Drug Sales For Years
Copenhagen, Denmark (AP) – The inhabitants of Copenhagen’s freewheeling Christiania...
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Carter Braxton
By David Streater, Ph.D. Burke County, NC – This vignette is an educational moment in...
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Sacred Harmony Concert In Vale On Sunday, April 14
Vale, NC – Plateau Community Church will be hosting a Sacred Harmony Concert on Sunday...
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Playwright Speaks About Upcoming World Premiere At The Hickory Community Theatre
An interview by Paul Sapp Hickory – A California family struggles to navigate the...
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A Foundation In The Making
Eighty years ago, everybody lived by Blue Laws. Sunday afternoons were not times for...
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Erin Hooks, New Exec. Director Of The Salt Block Foundation
Hickory – Erin joins the team at the SALT Block Foundation as Executive Director with...
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LRU Symposium: The Future Of Healthcare To Focus On Communication For Patients And Providers, 3/27
Hickory – The 10th Annual Lenoir-Rhyne Symposium on the Future of Healthcare will take place on...
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‘Dads Set 16 Giveaway Dates, Langford Bobble, Jerseys, & Ranger Items Highlight Schedule
Hickory – The Crawdads revealed their 2024 giveaway schedule, packed with 16 different...
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The Schiele Museum’s Spring Fling, Saturday, March 23
Gastonia, NC – Join Schiele Museum on Saturday, March 23, 10 AM – 4 PM, for Spring...
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AMOREM Good Grief Meal To Be Held Thursday, April 4
Lenoir, NC — AMOREM will hold its next monthly Good Grief Meal at 3 p.m., Thursday, April 4, at...
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WIC Celebrates 50 Years Of Healthy Families
Hickory – This year, the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program is...
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FCA’s Tiny Art Show Reception, Thursday, March 21, At 6PM
Hickory – Full Circle Arts invites everyone to celebrate the opening of its twelfth annual...
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Register For Wren House Build And Bling Workshop, March 23
Hickory – Birdwatchers and bird admirers of all ages are invited to the Wren House Build and...
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David Crosby Exhibits Writers’ Portraits At Happy Valley Filling Station In Lenoir, Through May 31
Lenoir, NC – David Crosby is a Lecturer in Photography at Appalachian State University where...
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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...
Read MoreStudent Makes 94-Foot Putt & Wins A New Car
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
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