Hickory Library To Host Kwanzaa For Community Event On 12/29
Hickory – Celebrate Kwanzaa with Hickory Public Library at a special Kwanzaa for Community event...
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Grant Writing Workshop Coming To Hickory, Jan. 20 & 21
Hickory, North Carolina — Funding for Good [FFG] is excited to announce a comprehensive Grant...
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New Year’s Eve Apple Drop In Downtown Lincolnton, 12/31
Lincolnton, NC – Join us for the Lincolnton Apple Drop, a celebration that honors the rich...
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More Than 130 College Scholarships Now Open For Applications Across NC
North Carolina – More than 130 college scholarships administered by the North Carolina Community...
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Give Blood Or Platelets And Give Patients Time This Holiday Season
Charlotte, NC — Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors...
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This Holiday Season Isn’t Very Merry For Consumers, An AP-NORC Poll Finds
By JOSH BOAK and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX Washington (AP) — This holiday season isn’t quite so...
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Celebrate The Holidays With Puddingstone’s Christmas Concert On December 19
Newton, NC – ONE NIGHT ONLY! The Green Room Community Theatre hosts Puddingstone’s Christmas...
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Final Chance To Experience Holiday Magic: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer™
Hickory – There’s still time to return to the North Pole. Hickory Community Theatre invites...
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Tua’s Time May Be Up
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is thinking about a quarterback change. Following...
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No Longer Tethered
Yesterday, the world changed. Actually, its was the anniversary of the day the world...
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City Of Hickory’s Volleyball Registration Is Now Open
Hickory – Registration is now underway for the City of Hickory’s Volleyball program. Participation...
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New To Theaters And Disc
Now in Theaters: Hamnet (**) After a brief foray into mainstream filmmaking with the Marvel entry,...
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Asheville’s Must-See Holiday Festivals & Events
Asheville, NC – Asheville transforms this time of year, trading autumn’s long glow for a...
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Creative Works Registration Is Now Open At Green Room
Newton, NC – Don’t miss out—enroll now in our Spring 2026 Creative Works classes at The...
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The Green Room Announces Jack and the Beanstalk Cast
Newton, NC – The Green Room Community Theatre is excited to announce the cast for its...
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City Of Hickory’s Holiday Office And Facility Closings
Hickory – In observance of the Christmas holiday, City of Hickory offices will be closed...
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AMOREM’s Good Grief Meals To Be Held In January
Lenoir, NC – AMOREM will host the next monthly Good Grief Meal at three locations in...
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Hiker Mired In Quicksand In Utah’s Arches National Park Is Rescued Unharmed
Utah- Getting trapped in quicksand is a corny peril of old movies and TV shows, but it really did...
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Summer Adventure Awaits: Give The Gift Of 4-H Camp
Catawba County – This Christmas, give your child the gift of a memorable summer adventure!...
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Poetry Gift Guide 2025
Want to give an uncommon gift to someone this year? A gift that will last? A gift of meaning? How...
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Drone Drops Steak And Crab Legs For Prisoner Feast But SC Guards Find It First
Bishopville, SC (AP) — ’Twas three weeks before Christmas, and in the prison yard, a drone-dropped...
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City Of Hickory Receives Grant To Enhance Early Literacy Education
Hickory – Hickory Public Library has been awarded a grant from The State Library of North Carolina...
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Indivisible Citizens Of Catawba Valley And Partners Hold “Vigil For Peace” On Dec. 14
Hickory – On Dec. 14 at 5:30 pm on the Square in downtown Hickory, Indivisible Citizens of...
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Photographers! Enter FCA’s Wild Metropolis Competition
Hickory – Photographers are invited to enter Full Circle Arts’ next...
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A Choral Christmas Tapestry 250 Years In The Making
Contributed by Dr. Ryan Luhrs, Hickory Choral Society Artistic Director and Conductor When I think...
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A Symphony Of Woofs: This Is What Happens When 2K Golden Retrievers Gather Together
Buenos Aires, Argentina (AP) — A passerby could hear the cacophony from miles away in the...
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Music Under the Stars: Merry Melodies, December 20
Gastonia, NC – Santa’s coming to town! Celebrate with an evening of holiday music...
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Bill McDonald Scholarship Fund Committee Donates $4.5k To Holiday Charities Benefiting Hickory Children
Hickory – The Bill McDonald Scholarship Fund Committee donated $4,500 to local...
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Ken Burns Strikes Again
In front of next year’s national birthday, American historian and filmmaker Ken Burns has...
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Studio3 Christmas Celebration Concert On Saturday, Dec. 13
Taylorsville, NC – Tickets are on sale now for the Celebration Concert, “Christmas...
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New To Theaters, Streaming, Digital And Disc
NOW IN THEATERS: Five Nights at Freddie’s 2 – The follow up to the supernatural adaptation...
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Brings Holiday Magic To HCT And More
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Brings Holiday Magic to Hickory Community Theatre Hickory...
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Allow Me to Introduce Myself
Welcome to my column! I’m so glad you could make it. Make yourself at home, and...
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5 Ways To Avoid Delivery Scams
Charlotte, NC – For years now, some consumers have been getting text messages stating...
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Rare Crystal And Diamond Fabergé Egg Sells For $30.2M
London (AP) — A rare crystal and diamond Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family...
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Repticon: A Walk Among The Wild Things! Dec. 13 & 14
Concord, NC- On December 13 & 14, 2025, Repticon, a recognized leader in hosting...
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The Secret To Keeping Your Holiday Greenery Fresh
By JESSICA DAMIANO (AP) – I’ve planted the potted mums in the garden and packed away...
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Georgia O’Keeffe’s Views Of The NM Desert Will Be Preserved With Conservation Plan
Santa Fe, NM (AP) — A new conservation agreement will preserve land with breathtaking desert...
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Auditions Dealt For The Thursday Night Bridge Circle At The Green Room, Dec. 15 & 16
Newton, NC – The Green Room Community Theatre will hold auditions for The Thursday...
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Is It Really Over?
The Kansas City Chiefs have been living on the edge in recent years. Due in large part to...
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Pictures With Santa At Highland Rec. Center, Dec. 13
Hickory – Christmas is right around the corner, have you been naughty or nice this...
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Thai Woman Found Alive In Coffin After Being Brought In For Cremation
Bangkok (AP) – A woman in Thailand shocked temple staff when she started moving in her...
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Town Of Valdese Honors Emma Draughn At Parade, Dec. 6
Valdese, NC — The Town of Valdese is proud to announce that longtime resident and respected...
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Studio3 Chorale In Concert, Sunday, December 7th
Taylorsville, NC – Lovers of fine music will not be disappointed when the Studio3 Chorale...
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New To Theaters, Streaming, Digital And Disc
NOW IN THEATERS: Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter (** ½) is a new documentary...
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Father-Daughter Duo Uncork Local History In New Book
Hickory – Redhawk Publications proudly announces the release of Whiskey Fueled: Hickory...
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Pictures With Santa At Highland Rec. Center, Dec. 13
Hickory – Christmas is right around the corner, have you been naughty or nice this year? Ask...
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Western Piedmont Symphony Presents Foothills Pops: The Magic Of Christmas, Dec. 5
Hickory – Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of...
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Premieres At HCT This Weekend
Hickory – There’s no mistaking that glowing red nose—Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is...
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City Of Hickory Announces 2026-2027 Poet Laureate
Hickory – The City of Hickory Library Advisory Board is proud to announce the first Poet Laureate,...
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Light Up A Life Luminary Display On Tues., December 9
Newton, NC—Carolina Caring Foundation invites the community to gather for the 6th annual Light Up...
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The Perfect Win
When your team wins a game at the buzzer, the whole arena goes crazy. But when that win comes...
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Downtown Hickory Holiday Scavenger Hunt, Sat., Dec. 6
Hickory – Join Hickory Downtown Development Association with a Downtown Hickory Holiday...
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Hickory Music Factory Presents Joy To The World, December 6
Hickory – Hickory Music Factory Presents “Joy To The World,” on Saturday, Dec 6 at the...
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Interfaith Human Rights Day Commemoration, Dec. 9
Newton, NC – The Catawba Valley Interfaith Council (CVIC) welcomes the public to attend...
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December’s Seniors Morning Out Includes Christmas Luau
Hickory – Seniors Morning Out (SMO) participants will enjoy a variety of activities in December...
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At The Gentle Barn, Turkeys Are For Snuggling, Not Stuffing At Thanksgiving
Christiana, TN (AP) – At the start of a busy holiday week filled with hours of travel,...
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Whiskey And Polio
Over the next week, there will be not one but two opportunities to come out and discuss history....
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Why Doing Good Also Makes Us Feel Good, During The Holidays And Beyond
Washington (AP) – The holiday season is a time for giving thanks, giving gifts — and for...
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A Gift Horse’s Dental Work
Please enjoy this classic Chainsaw column. ~ Editor “It is better (more blessed) to give than to...
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Last Weekend To See Shrek At The Green Room
Newton, NC – Don’t miss your chance to see Shrek the Musical at The Green Room Community...
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Studio3 Creates Community Music Library In Taylorsville
Taylorsville, NC -The Studio3 Chorale, a popular 55-member chorus in Taylorsville, has launched...
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With One Touch, They Vanish. Meet The Delicate, Icy Wonders Called Frost Flowers
(AP) – The first major blast of wintry weather in the U.S. last week brought snow, frigid...
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A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas Celebrates Peace And Joy This Holiday Season
Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University will host its annual celebration and musical showcase, A...
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A Be-Jeweled Christmas Open House, December 5
Hiddenite, NC – Enjoy a night out in Hiddenite as The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center...
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Home For The Holidays Offers A Season Full of Yuletide Events
Hendersonville, N.C. – Main Street carriage rides. Santa lighting the town tree. Fa-la-la llama...
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Some Calm Before…
Hi, how are you? How’ve you been? What’s shakin’? Stop shaking that… at least while we’re talking....
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Local Attorney Returns To The Stage In Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Opens Dec. 5
Hickory – The Rankin-Bass Christmas special is a time-tested classic for the holidays....
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The Day Before Thanksgiving (Or After)
There is a tradition around eating tables at Thanksgiving where we all take turns revealing...
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New To Theaters, Streaming, And Disc
Now in Theaters: Wicked: For Good – The Second installment of the film...
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Baby Sea Otter Is Reunited With Mother In California
California (AP) – It was a foggy October afternoon on the central California coast when the...
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Experience Christmas At Hart Square Village, Sat., Dec. 6
Vale, NC – Hart Square Foundation will welcome visitors to Christmas in the Village on...
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Advocacy Groups Urge Parents To Avoid AI Toys This Holiday Season
By BARBARA ORTUTAY and MATT O’BRIEN (AP) – They’re cute, even cuddly, and promise learning...
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Repticon: A Walk Among the Wild Things! December 13 & 14
Concord, NC – On December 13 & 14, Repticon, a recognized leader in hosting reptile and...
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2025 Bethlehem Star Lighting Saturday, December 6
Bethlehem, NC – The 49th annual Bethlehem Star Lighting is scheduled for Saturday, December...
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The 13th Annual Home For Christmas Concert, Dec. 12
Hudson, NC – The 13th Annual Home for Christmas Concert will be presented in the Hudson...
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Hickory Libraries December Handmade Holidays Series
Hickory – Celebrate the holiday season and create handmade gifts with Hickory Public Library! From...
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AMOREM Good Grief Meals Scheduled For Dec. 3-5
Morgonton, NC – AMOREM Good Grief Meals to be held on December 3, 4, & 5 in Boone,...
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Ann Freeman Dance Academy Presents The Nutcracker, 12/7
Hickory – A beloved holiday tradition is returning to Hickory and the Unifour area for its...
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Should Hornets Move On From Ball
Reports have surfaced of late that LaMelo Ball wants out of Charlotte. One has to ask if it...
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6th Annual Downtown Hickory Cookie Crawl, December 6
Hickory – Join us for the 6th Annual Downtown Hickory Cookie Crawl on Saturday, December 6,...
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Celebrate Holidaypalooza In Downtown Hickory, Nov. 22
Hickory – Celebrate a wonderful season of holiday events in Hickory! Festivities kick off on...
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Hickory’s Downtown Parade And Tree Lighting, Nov. 21
Hickory – The City of Hickory will host its annual holiday season kickoff event, the Lowes...
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Hickory Community Theatre’s Weekly Digest
Hickory – Multi-talented Actor Returns to the Director’s Chair for Rudolph the Red-Nosed...
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A Civil War Love Story
Keith and Malinda Blaylock (also spelled Blalock) had a strong marriage. Wed in 1861, just...
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Relic From The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald Is Returned
Detroit (AP) — The state of Michigan is giving up ownership of a rare relic from the famous Edmund...
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Connections Clubhouse Presents 2025 Catawba Valley Christmas Show Fundraiser, 12/6
Newton, NC – Join us on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9:00am – 2:00pm for the...
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New To Theaters & Streaming
New to Theaters: The third film in the Now You See Me series, Now You See Me: Now You...
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The Green Room Unwraps Its New Holiday Production
Newton, NC – The Green Room Community Theatre announces that tickets for A Very Merry...
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Speedway Christmas Returns For 16th Year, Opens Nov. 21
Concord, NC, – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway as the...
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There Are More Than 100 Autoimmune Diseases, And They Mostly Strike Women
By LAURAN NEERGAARD (AP) – Our immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off...
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Free Community Fall Concert Sunday, November 23
Newton, NC – The Newton-Conover Community Band will present its annual free Fall Concert on...
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New To Medicare Seminar Monday, December 8
Hickory – Are you, a friend, or a loved one turning 65? It is very important for everyone...
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Reaching 67 Points Is Creating A ‘6-7’ Frenzy At College Games Across The Country
Norman, OK (AP) — Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk hears the popular catchphrase “6-7” all the time...
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2026 Extension Master Gardener Applications Now Available
Catawba County, NC – The 2026 Extension Master Gardener training course is now accepting...
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Reflections Of Fall
Please enjoy this classic Chainsaw column. ~ Editor The mood is dutiful. Not to be confused with...
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Studio3’s Christmas Concert In Taylorsville, December 7
Taylorsville, NC – Save the Date! The Chorale will be performing its Christmas Concert on...
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New To Theaters, Streaming, Digital And Disc
NOW IN THEATERS: The Running Man (***) Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) reimagines...
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Tickets Now On Sale For Jingle Bell BASH, December 8
Hickory – The Jingle Bell BASH – hosted by Arts Culture Catawba is an annual fundraiser...
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Malinda Blaylock
This time of year, folks travel to the mountains of western North Carolina for the color. Hidden...
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An Emerging Shutdown Deal Doesn’t Extend Expiring Health Subsidies. Here’s What Could Happen To Them
By ALI SWENSON New York (AP) – A legislative package that appears on track to end the...
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Hickory’s Riverwalk Overwater Bridge Is Now Open
Hickory – On Friday, Nov. 7, at 8 a.m., Hickory’s Riverwalk overwater bridge reopened to...
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Birders Going ‘Cuckoo’ After Unexpected Sighting In NYC
New York – A bird sighting on New York’s Long Island has avian enthusiasts flocking to the...
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Celebration Of Seagrove Potters Show And Studio Tour, Saturday, November 22 & 23
Seagrove, NC potters are hard at work to get ready for the 18th Annual Celebration of Seagrove...
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WRC Launches “Unlock Her Potential” Giving Tuesday Campaign With $5,000 Match
Hickory — This Giving Tuesday, Women’s Resource Center invites the community to hold the key to...
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Hickory Community Theatre’s Weekly Digest
Hickory – Hang Tight This Weekend with Hangmen at the Hickory Community Theatre The death...
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All Roads In Ancient Rome Stretched Far Longer Than Previously Known, Study Shows
Washington (AP) – As the saying went, all roads once led to Rome — and those roads stretched...
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Christmas Comes To Conover, Saturday, November 22
Conover, NC – Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season as Christmas comes...
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WPS Presents Masterworks: Italian Inspirations On Nov. 22
Hickory – Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of...
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Caldwell Men’s Chorus To Perform November 22
Lenoir, NC – The Caldwell Men’s Chorus announces its fall concert to be held in the...
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Shrek the Musical Opens Friday At The Green Room
Newton, NC – The Green Room Community Theatre is proud to present Shrek the Musical, opening...
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A Thankful Pause
Please enjoy this classic Chainsaw column. ~ Editor Cold winds blow down from the north, with a...
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Nominations Open For Hickory’s Beautification Awards Program
Hickory – The City of Hickory is now accepting nominations for its annual Beautification...
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One And Done For Belichick?
The speculation began as soon as the news broke Monday that the New York Giants...
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New To Theaters, Streaming And Disc
NOW IN THEATERS: Bugonia (***) Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos’s reimagining of the 2003...
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Benefit Concert For Reverend Susan Smith On November 8
Hickory – After a lifetime of fighting for peace and justice for all, the Rev, Susan Smith,...
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Within Reasonable Reason
Please enjoy this classic Chainsaw column. ~ Editor Five-thirty in the AM on a drearily dark...
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Asheville’s Second Annual RADfest, Nov. 8 & 9
Asheville, NC – Join us for the second annual RADfest, a two-day celebration of art, music,...
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Catawba Council On Aging Holds Thanksgiving Food Drive
Hickory – The Catawba Council on Aging will hold a Thanksgiving Food Drive to support the...
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Seniors Morning Out Announces November Activities
Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in November...
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Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, Friday, Nov. 21
Hickory – The City of Hickory will host its annual holiday season kickoff event, the Lowes Foods...
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A Peek Inside
Two weeks ago, I wrote about the Wilson Cabin, situated between First and Second Avenues...
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Dowdle And Defense
Rico Dowdle and the Carolina Panthers defense came up huge last week as the Panthers now...
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What To Know As The Annual Sign-Up Window For Health Insurance Has Arrived
By TOM MURPHY (AP) – Higher prices, less help and a government shutdown all hang over...
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Hickory Library November Handmade Holidays Series
Hickory – Celebrate the holiday season and create handmade gifts with Hickory Public Library!...
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Rescue Ranch To Host Outdoor Explorers Day, November 11
Statesville, NC – Rescue Ranch will host its Outdoor Explorers Day Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 10...
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A Baby Elephant Just Wanted To Play Ball At The Oregon Zoo
Portland, OR(AP) – A baby elephant at the Oregon Zoo had more tricks than treats to show...
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Christmas In November Brings Cheer To Valdese, Nov. 7 & 8
Valdese, NC – Why wait for Black Friday to start your holiday shopping? Shop local this...
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Sagrada Familia In Barcelona Becomes World’s Tallest Church
Barcelona, Spain (AP) -Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica became the world’s tallest church on...
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T. Rex Or A New Dinosaur? New Bones Add To The Debate
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN New York (AP) — Scientists have long puzzled over the origins of a...
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Hickory Community Theatre’s Weekly Digest
Hickory – Come Hang This Weekend at Hickory Community Theatre. Opening Friday, November 7,...
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Holidaypalooza In Hickory On Saturday, November 22
Hickory – Celebrate a wonderful season of holiday events in Hickory! Festivities kick off on...
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Medicare Counseling For Open Enrollment, Thru Dec. 7
Hickory – Medicare Open Enrollment is through Dec 7. This is the time each year when seniors...
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ATAC Gallery Presents New Exhibit Dramatis Personae
Hickory – ATAC Gallery is excited to announce their new solo exhibition presenting: Matthew...
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The Strange Career Of Bright Path
This is the time of year when four major American sports collide. The new NBA and NHL seasons have...
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Free Drive-Thru Shred Event & Medication/Pill Drop On 11/6
Hickory – The Catawba Council on Aging will host a FREE drive-thru shred event and...
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Load Management – Already?
The NBA season reached Week Two this week and I have already seen that “load management” is...
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Treats In The Streets In Downtown Valdese, Oct. 31
Valdese, NC – Calling all ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses! Bring your little...
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Step Into The Kit Kat Klub: Cabaret Comes To Lenoir-Rhyne
Hickory – The Lenoir-Rhyne University Playmakers will transport audiences to 1930s Berlin...
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Advice To Feed Babies Peanuts Early And Often Helped 60,000 Kids Avoid Allergies, Study Finds
By JONEL ALECCIA (AP) – A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products...
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22nd Annual Statesville Pumpkin Fest, November 1
Statesville, NC – On Saturday, November 1st, from 10am-5pm, Downtown Statesville will be...
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Picasso Sells For 32 Million Euros
Paris (AP) — A vividly hued Picasso portrait of longtime muse and partner Dora Maar that had...
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The Old Rock School Hosts Daniel Grindstaff & The Uptown Troubadours, Saturday, Nov. 1
Valdese, NC – Kick off November at the Old Rock School with the classic sound of bluegrass...
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New To Streaming & Disc
NEW TO STREAMING: A House of Dynamite (**) Oscar winning director Kathryn Bigelow returns...
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AMOREM Good Grief Meals To Be Held November 3, 6 & 7
Lenoir, NC – AMOREM will hold its next monthly Good Grief Meals in Lenoir, Morganton, and...
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Henchforth
“Some people call me the space cowboy. Some call me the gangster of love. Some people call me...
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Advance Care Planning Workshop In Lenoir, Nov. 13
Lenoir, NC – Advance care planning is a process to help your loved ones know how to speak...
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Tickets For Green Room’s Shrek Go On Sale Friday, Oct. 31
Newton, NC – The Green Room Community Theatre is excited to announce that tickets for Shrek...
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Hickory Community Theatre’s Upcoming Shows
Hickory – Hickory Community Theatre’s haunting production of The Woman in Black enters its...
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Giant, Floating Pumpkin Races Draw Large Crowds In Oregon
Tualatin, OR (AP) — Hoisting his kayak paddle in the air triumphantly, Gary Kristensen celebrated...
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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Returns To The N.C. Transportation Museum
Spencer, NC – With the holidays quickly approaching, the N.C. Transportation Museum is celebrating...
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Fall Classic
The World Series is officially set. We get the Toronto Blue Jays vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers. The...
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Music Could Help Ease Pain From Surgery Or Illness. Scientists Are Listening
By CHRISTINA LARSON (AP) – Nurse Rod Salaysay works with all kinds of instruments in the...
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LRU Announces Tuition-Free Guarantee Program Covering 100% Of Undergrad Tuition
Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University has announced the launch of the Lenoir-Rhyne Tuition-Free...
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Blinding Silence
Please enjoy this classic Chainsaw column. ~ Editor And in the dream, there was abject horror....
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HCT’s Upcoming Performances, Ghost Tour And Masterclass
Hickory – Open your imagination and brace for a chill. Hickory Community Theatre’s...
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Hickory Public Library Presents Handmade Holidays Series
Hickory – Celebrate the holiday season and create handmade gifts with Hickory Public Library! From...
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Carolina Spook Tales Brings Legends To Life, Oct. 30
Newton, NC – Get ready for a chilling adventure into North Carolina’s most legendary ghost...
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Redhawk Pub., And Partners, Two-Day Writers Workshop At CVCC, Oct. 31 & Nov. 1
Hickory – Redhawk Publications, in partnership with Footcandle Film Society, Akula Literary...
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Caldwell Men’s Chorus To Perform In Happy Valley, 10/26
Happy Valley, NC – The Caldwell Men’s Chorus will present a free concert of gospels and...
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Western NC Sculpture Center To Host Final Iron Pour Of The Year On Saturday, Oct. 25
Lenoir NC – The final Iron Pour for 2025 will take place at the Western NC Sculpture Center...
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The Farmers Market Tradition
Every weekend, hundreds of folks trek to Union Square and shop for food at the farmers market. The...
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Researchers Say Some Other Critter Likely Created ‘Rat Hole’ Sidewalk Landmark
By TODD RICHMOND (AP) – Ah, rats! Researchers think they have debunked the origin of...
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Hickory’s Annual Trick Or Trot 5K, Saturday, October 25
Hickory – To conclude the 2025 Hickory 5K Series, the Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports...
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New To Theaters, Disc And Streaming
NOW IN THEATERS: Blue Moon (**) Director and star Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke team up once...
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Morganton’s Halloween Spooktacular, October 31
Morganton, NC – Join us in Morganton for Halloween Spooktacular on Oct. 31, from 3 –...
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Dozens Of Costumed Canines Get Their Chance To Trick-Or-Treating At Howloween Event
Lansing, MI (AP) – Dogs dressed up as everything from Elvis Presley to Scooby Doo’s Mystery...
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Fort Dobbs To Honor NC Military History On Nov. 1
Statesville, NC – Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will honor North Carolina’s military...
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Monster Mash In Downtown Hickory, Thursday, October 23
Hickory – Calling all Goblins and Ghouls! Put on your spooky or kooky costumes and hurry to...
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Tennis Player Says Kiss Caused Positive Meth Test
London (AP)- A professional tennis player who said a kiss caused a positive methamphetamine drug test was suspended for four years by the International Tennis Integrity Agency on Friday. Goncalo Oliveira, who represents...
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Lost Roman Artifact Turns Up In New Orleans Backyard
New Orleans (AP) – A New Orleans family cleaning up their overgrown backyard made an...
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New York (AP) – OpenAI is partnering with Walmart to let shoppers make purchases directly within ChatGPT, furthering the artificial intelligence company’s push to turn its chatbot into a virtual merchant as it seeks to...
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New Bite-Resistant Wetsuits Can Reduce Shark Bites
By Patrick Whittle Portland, Maine (AP) – Australian scientists tested the strength of...
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Getting paid millions of dollars without having to work is becoming the norm in college football. The latest payout will be taking place at Penn State and employees of the University are not happy about it. Questions centering...
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Please enjoy this classic Chainsaw column. ~ Editor Sometimes horror can jump right out and grab you. At others it can be serene and subtle. Luring you into a false sense of security… then shattering it. But every now and again,...
Read MoreRobinson Park Is Closed
No matter how long you’ve lived in Hickory, you may not know what the log cabin coming in or going out to town to the east is all about. It sits there, with an almost impenetrable fence all around it, a tribute to an earlier...
Read MoreNew To Theaters, Disc And Streaming
NEW TO THEATERS: Tron: Ares – The second attempt to turn the original 1982 film into a franchise, coming fifteen years after the last try, is now in theaters. Jared Leto joins the proceedings this time and Jeff Bridges...
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Hart Square 40th Annual Heritage Festival, Oct. 25
Vale, NC – Hart Square Foundation will welcome visitors to its 40th Heritage Festival on...
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