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Hickory Public Library’s Handmade Holidays Series

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 16, 2023 | Local News

Celebrate the holiday season and create handmade gifts with Hickory Public Library! Hickory Public...

Extraterrestrials Return To Mexico’s Congress

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 16, 2023 | Out of Focus

Mexico City (AP) – The lower chamber of Mexico’s congress once again turned to spectacle...

HKY4Vets Professional Connections Meetup On 11/30

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 16, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – HKY4Vets is all about creating meaningful connections. Our goal is to link...

Home Instead Urges Community To Help Spread Holiday Cheer

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 16, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – As the festivities of the holiday season begin, Home Instead® encourages residents in...

Shimmering Galaxies Revealed In New Space Photos

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 16, 2023 | National News

By Marcia Dunn Cape Canaveral, FL (AP) – Scientists on Tuesday unveiled the first pictures...

Better Business Bureau Announces New Utility Scams

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 16, 2023 | Local News

Charlotte, NC – Threatening phone calls, fake web pages and bogus QR codes are among the growing...

Visit The Holiday Market At Conover Farmers Market, 11/18

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 16, 2023 | Local News

Conover, NC – The Conover Farmers Market is hosting our Annual Holiday Market November 18th...

A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas Concerts Nov. 30 Through Dec. 2

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 16, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University will host its annual celebration and musical showcase “A...

Filament CEO Makes Case For “Natural” Drugs

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 16, 2023 | National News

By Matthew Perrone (AP) – A recent boom in psychedelic research has given way to a bumper...

Theaters & Disc

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 16, 2023 | Blu-ray Releases, Film Reviews

Theaters & Disc New to Streaming: The Killer (**) The great filmmaker David Fincher...

Local Community Leader Is Hartzell’s Church Men’s Day Speaker, November 19

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 16, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Hartzell Memorial United Methodist Church will observe Men’s Day on Sunday...

Praise Dance Explosion! This Sunday, November 19

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 16, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – It’s back! It’s back! After a two-year interruption caused by Covid-19, Praise...

Wisconsin Snubs Bourbon In Favor Of Brandy For Old Fashioned

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 16, 2023 | Out of Focus

By Scott Bauer Madison, WI (AP) – In Wisconsin, the old fashioned cocktail comes with...

The Grand Musical Anastasia Opens Next Weekend At HCT

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 16, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – ANASTASIA, the hit Broadway musical, will make its much-anticipated Hickory...

New To Streaming And Disc

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Blu-ray Releases, Film Reviews

New to Streaming: Sly (***) Slyvester Stallone reflects on his fifty plus year career while in...

Hickory Kicks Off The Holidays With Parade Followed By Holidaypalooza, 11/17 & 11/18

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Celebrate a wonderful season of holiday events in Hickory! Festivities kick off on...

Carolina Caring Holds Free Event To Honor Veterans, Nov. 11

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Carolina Caring, the Catawba County Veterans Service Office, and the Hickory Elks...

Drugs Aren’t Required To Be Tested In People Who Are Obese. Here’s Why That’s A Problem

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | National News

By Jonel Aleccia (AP) – More than 40% of American adults are considered obese, yet the...

Redhawk Pub. Releases Round Here, A Poetry And Photography Collaboration By Locals

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Redhawk Publications is pleased to announce the release of “‘Round Here,” a new...

How Did They Name That?

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Focus Historian In Residence

Dare I say it, history is not always accurate. The exploration of the past is often much more...

Reader of the Week

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Reader of the Week

Blaney Is A Deserving Champion

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Sid On Sports

Ryan Blaney may have finished second in NASCAR’s season finale, but he left the track as the...

Local Actor Takes On A Royal Role For Anastasia At HCT

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Joy McManus-Rodgers, an actor who has been involved with the Hickory Community...

Men Charged In Theft Of Satirical Golden Toilet In England

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Out of Focus

London (AP) – Four men were charged Monday over the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet from...

Wrongly Measured 3-Point Line On Nuggets’ Court Fixed

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Out of Focus

Denver (AP) – The 3-point shot of Dallas forward Grant Williams felt slightly off all...

Rescue Ranch Hosts Outdoor Explorers Day On Fri., Nov. 10

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Local News

Rescue Ranch will host its Outdoor Explorers Day Friday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m....

Reflections Of Fall

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Have Chainsaw Will Travel

The mood is dutiful. Not to be confused with doodiful… that’s something with a completely...

Exodus Homes Honor Card Now Available For Purchase

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – United Way agency Exodus Homes has 2023 “Hope Heals” Honor Cards available now....

Award Winning Poet Featured At Poetry Hickory, Tues., Nov. 14

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Greensboro, NC, native Steve Cushman will be the featured reader at the November...

Seagrove Potters Fall Festival And Tour, Nov. 18 & 19

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Local News

Seagrove, NC – Plan your visit now! The Celebration of Seagrove Potters 16th Annual Festival...

CVPA Presents All About Guardians Ad Litem, Nov. 14

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – The Catawba Valley Paralegal Association (CVPA) will be hosting a seminar entitled...

Lighting Of The Waldensian Trail Ceremony, Tuesday, Nov. 21

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Local News

Valdese, NC – The Waldensian Trail of Faith in Valdese will light up again this year in...

Found Around Town

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Found Around Town

Caldwell Men’s Chorus Free Fall Concert On Sat., November 18

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 9, 2023 | Local News

Lenoir, NC – The Caldwell Men’s Chorus announces its Fall Concert on Saturday, November 18th...

Found Around Town

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Found Around Town

Severe Drought In The Amazon Reveals Millennia-Old Carvings

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | National News

By Fernando Crispim and Edmar Barros Manaus (AP) – The Negro River, the major tributary that...

What Is In A Name?

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Focus Historian In Residence

“What is in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”...

Man Trapped In Jewelry Vault Overnight Is Freed

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Out of Focus

New York (AP) – A man was trapped inside a steel-reinforced concrete jewelry vault in New York City overnight after firefighters had to abandon an attempt to rescue him for safety reasons. Fortunately, the vault was on a...

Troutman Actor Returns To Hickory Community Theatre

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Joey Moray, who played Huey Calhoun in MEMPHIS last fall, is returning to the...

Veterans And Civilians Job Fair Wednesday, November 8

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Veterans and Civilians Job Fair being held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 3pm...

Reader of the Week

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Reader of the Week

Tickets Now On Sale For The Green Rooms Elf The Musical

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Local News

Newton, NC – Elf The Musical is based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious...

Deer Charges Through Crowded Wisconsin Restaurant

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Out of Focus

Beloit, WI (AP) – People go to Noodles & Company to save a buck, not to have one...

Lauren Coffey Memorial Juniors Tennis Tourney, Nov. 11 & 12

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Lake Hickory Country Club (LHCC) has announced that it will host four of the best...

Seniors Morning Out Activities For Month Of November

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in November...

Truckload Of 2 Million Dimes Stolen From US Mint In Philly

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Out of Focus

Philadelphia (AP) – Federal authorities have released more details and unsealed charges in...

Hand Towel

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Have Chainsaw Will Travel

Originally, I was assembled in a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, ranch-styled brick with attached carport. Why...

Panthers Win

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Sid On Sports

Finally. The Carolina Panthers joined the rest of the NFL who have won games in 2023. It took...

How To Grow Your Cup Of Coffee Indoors

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | National News

By Jessica Damiano (AP) – About 20 years ago, while on vacation in Nashville, Tennessee, I...

Morganton Based Poet Kyra Freeman Releases Little Spills And Other Poems I Cannot Contain

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Redhawk Publications is pleased to announce the release of “Little Spills and...

Live Cluster Bomblet, Ammunition Found With Donation At Southeastern Wisconsin Thrift Store

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | News

Janesville, WI (AP) — A live cluster bomblet and ammunition have been found in a donation dropped...

Let The Holiday Shopping Begin At The Christmas In November Craft Show, 11/10 & 11/11

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Local News

Valdese, NC- The Christmas in November Craft Show brings the spirit of the holidays to Valdese...

Theaters & Disc

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Blu-ray Releases, Film Reviews

Now in Theaters: The Holdovers (*** 1/2) is the latest from the always dependable...

Catawba County Library Hosts Suitcase Drive Throughout Nov.

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Local News

Newton, NC – During the month of November, the Catawba County Library will host a suitcase drive...

Neighbors Network’s Murder Mystery Dinner, 11/3 & 11/4

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Local News

Conover, NC – Neighbors Network in Conover is hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner, “Murder at...

The Malpass Brothers Return To Old Rock School Stage, 11/4

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Local News

Valdese, NC- Back by Popular Demand…The Malpass Brothers Return to the Rock! The second...

Bringing Stories To Life: Anastasia At Beaver Library, 11/11

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Come to Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Saturday, November 11th at 2:00 pm to...

The 76th Annual Alexander County Christmas Parade, 12/2

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Local News

Taylorsville, NC – Planning is underway for the 76th Annual Alexander County Christmas...

Hartzell UMC To Observe Homecoming And Fall Revival

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Annually, the members of Hartzell Memorial United Methodist Church observe...

Last Weekend For By The Way, Meet Vera Stark, At Green Room

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Local News

Newton, NC – This is the closing weekend for The Green Room’s production of By The Way, Meet...

North Carolina: The Holdout

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Focus Historian In Residence

Twice, North Carolina has not been part of the federal union, as a member in good standing, as...

NC Fossil Fair Brings Prehistoric Treasures To Catawba Science Center! November 4

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – The Catawba Science Center is excited partner with the NC Fossil Club to host the...

The Hickory Elks Lodge To Host Golf Tournament, November 4

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – On November 4, 2023 at 10 AM at Player’s Ridge Golf Club the Hickory Elks P.E.R’s...

Hickory Community Theatre Guild Wine Tasting, November 7

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – The Guild at Hickory Community Theatre will be hosting their 18th Annual Wine...

Broadway Musical Smash Coming Soon To HCT, Nov. 24

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – The enchanting and timeless Broadway musical, ANASTASIA, is set to captivate...

Found Around Town

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Found Around Town

Stranded On The Eiffel Tower, A Couple Decide To Wed

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Out of Focus

Paris (AP) – Police arrested a man climbing Thursday on the Eiffel Tower, leading to...

World’s Oldest Dog Ever Dies In Portugal, Aged 31

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Out of Focus

Lisbon, Portugal (AP) – A 31-year-old dog in Portugal that had been ranked as the world’s...

Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center Rents Space For Photographers This Holiday Season!

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Local News

Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is making space available for...

Not Real News: A Look At What Didn’t Happen This Week

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | National News

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None...

Share The Harvest, A Benefit Night For People In Crisis, Nov. 11

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Local News

Catawba County, NC – Mark your calendars! On Saturday, November 11th, from 5 to 9 p.m.,...

Chicago & Los Angeles Top List Of ‘Rattiest Cities’ In U.S.

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Out of Focus

A pest control company’s annual list of the “Rattiest Cities” in the United States found Chicago...

A $1.4 Million Speeding Ticket Surprised A Georgia Man Before Officials Clarified The Situation

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Out of Focus

Savannah, GA (AP) – A Georgia man was left reeling after receiving a $1.4 million speeding ticket, but city officials say the figure was just a placeholder, not the actual fine. Connor Cato tells WSAV-TV in Savannah that...

Medicare Open Enrollment Now Open Till December 7

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct 15-Dec 7. This is the time each year when seniors...

Reader of the Week

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Reader of the Week

Hickory FC Joins The National Premier Soccer League

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Hickory FC...

Adult Spelling Bee At Brookford Community Bldg., Sat., Oct. 28

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – On Sat., Oct. 28, from 1 – 3 p.m., the Democratic Women of Catawba County will hold its...

John Q’s Twicks 4 Tweats

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Have Chainsaw Will Travel

Soon All Hallows’ Eve will be upon us, loosening the bowels of Hell upon our world. The balance...

Enjoy The Autumn Season In Alexander County

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Local News

Taylorsville, NC – Alexander County offers a wide variety of things to enjoy this fall, so...

Handmade Holiday Series At Hickory Public Libraries

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Local News

Celebrate the holiday season and create handmade gifts with Hickory Public Library! Hickory Public...

New To Streaming & Disc

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Blu-ray Releases, Film Reviews

New to Streaming: Milli Vanilli (***) is a new documentary film chronicling the untold...

Lions Club Announces Limited Give-Away Of Enchroma Glasses

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Are you colorblind? Do you reside in any in either Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, or...

What Sid Thinks About

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 26, 2023 | Sid On Sports

When will the Charlotte Hornets and/or the Carolina Panthers become relevant again? Mediocrity at...

ALFA Teams Up With The CDC Foundation To Help Combat Drug Overdose

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – ALFA has been selected for an award by the CDC Foundation for their research project: Implementation and Monitoring of Overdose Prevention Indicators. Through this project ALFA will collect and assess indicators...

Winless In Charlotte

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Sid On Sports

Few thought the Carolina Panthers would be the lone winless team in the NFL six weeks into the...

LRU’s Visiting Writers Series Hosts N.K. Jemisin, November 9

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – The Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series returns in September for its 35th season and will host an impressive and engaging variety of authors, poets, artists and more on campus this academic year. All...

Found Around Town

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Found Around Town

Broadway Comedy POTUS By Selina Fillinger To Debut At Hickory Community Theatre, Opens 10/20

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – The laughter is coming to Hickory as the Broadway comedy “POTUS,” penned by the...

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library’s Upcoming Programs

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Patrick Beaver Memorial Library announces a few upcoming and exciting programs...

Trunk-Or-Treat At Hickory Church Of Christ, October 29

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Hickory Church of Christ is inviting everyone to its annual Trunk-or-Treat which...

Theaters, Streaming & Disc

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Blu-ray Releases, Film Reviews

Now in Theaters: Killers of the Flower Moon (** ½) The latest from legendary director Martin...

BCUMC’s Pumpkin Patch Raises Money For Church Missions

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Local News

Lincolnton, NC – What do these two anonymous quotes have in common? “ Pumpkin patches turn me into...

Grazer Easily Wins Popular Fat Bear Contest In Alaska

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Out of Focus

Anchorage, AK (AP) – When it comes to packing on the pounds to survive an Alaska winter,...

Trick Or Treat On Your Downtown Streets Spooky Scavenger Hunt & Costume Contest, 10/28

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Calling all Goblins and Ghouls! Put on your spooky or kooky costumes and hurry to...

Reckless Driving Suspect Bit An NYPD Officer’s Finger Tip Off

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Out of Focus

New York (AP) – A New York City police officer lost his left ring finger up to the first...

CCC&TI Presents Fall 2023 Performing Artist Series

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Local News

Hudson, NC – Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Associate in Fine Arts –...

The Theft Of L-R, Part 2

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Focus Historian In Residence

Lenoir-Rhyne University has its origin in Hickory, but in 1923 those roots were almost torn from...

Hickory Choral Society’s Love And Music Endure, October 22

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – There’s no shortage of choral music repertoire that could be categorized as...

Reader of the Week

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Reader of the Week

Suffer The Little Children

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Have Chainsaw Will Travel

The cotton fabric slides between his fingertips — so soft. Little pink and red hearts thereon...

Celebrate History At Hart Square Village, October 28

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Local News

Vale, NC – Hart Square Foundation will welcome visitors to its 38th Annual Living History...

Indianapolis Police Capture A Cheeky Monkey That Escaped

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Out of Focus

Indianapolis (AP) – Momo the monkey’s taste of freedom is over. The primate spurred an...

WPS’ Magical Spooktacular Family Concert, October 29

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of...

How Are Ancient Roman & Mayan Buildings Still Standing?

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | National News

By Maddie Burakoff New York (AP) – In the quest to build better for the future, some are...

Catawba Co. Library Announces Free Faxing Service And More

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Local News

Newton, NC – The Catawba County Library is thrilled to announce a fantastic addition to its...

Banner Elk’s Woolly Worm Festival, October 21 & 22

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Local News

Banner Elk, NC – Lots of things have changed since 1978, but one thing remains the same: People...

Treats In The Streets In Downtown Valdese, Tues., October 31

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 19, 2023 | Local News

Valdese, NC- Tuesday, October 31st- Get ready for an evening full of Halloween fun! The annual...

FCA’s Colors Of Autumn Reception, Thursday, Oct. 26

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 18, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Full Circle Arts is filled with color this month. The organization is opening a...

US Customs Officials Seize Giraffe Feces From Woman At Airport

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 12, 2023 | Out of Focus

Minneapolis (AP) – Federal customs agents pooh-poohed the plans of an Iowa woman who wanted...

Meet The President’s Family From POTUS, Opens Oct. 20

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 12, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – When a White House PR nightmare spins into a legit crisis, seven brilliant and...

A Matter Of Convenience

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 12, 2023 | Have Chainsaw Will Travel

Sometimes horror can jump right out and grab you. At others it can be serene and subtle. Luring...

Traditions And Togetherness At Homecoming Weekend At LRU

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 12, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University alumni, families, students, friends, and fans will return...

Found Around Town

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 12, 2023 | Found Around Town

Here We Go Again

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 12, 2023 | Sid On Sports

Zion Williamson is back. I believe I have said and/or written these words close to a...

Mt. Pisgah Annual Fall Festival On Sunday, October 29

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 12, 2023 | Local News

Bethlehem, NC—Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church is once again thrilled to invite the community to its...

Hickory Elks Host DEA National Drug Take Back Day, 10/28

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 12, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – The Hickory Elks Lodge along with the Hickory Police Department are having there...

Register For Trick Or Trot 5K, Sunday, October 28

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 12, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – The Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department will host its annual...

Reader of the Week

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 12, 2023 | News

Catawba County Chess Event, Simultaneous Exhibition, 10/14

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 12, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – USCF National Chess Master Tim Hanks, and Big Chair Chess Club organizer and chess...

Catawba County Firefighters Memorial Service, 10/15

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 12, 2023 | Local News

Conover, NC – The Catawba County Firefighter Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on...

The Theft Of L-R, Part 1

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 12, 2023 | Focus Historian In Residence

2023 marks a major centennial for Lenoir-Rhyne University. Granted, the school is much older than...

Theaters & Disc

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 12, 2023 | Blu-ray Releases, Film Reviews

Now in Theaters: Exorcist: Believer (* ½) David Gordon Greene, the director behind the successful...

Hickory NAACP Golf Tourney, Saturday, October 21

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 12, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – “Tee Time” for the First Annual NAACP Golf Tournament is just under two weeks...

‘Ring Of Fire’ Solar Eclipse Will Slice Across Americas Saturday

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 12, 2023 | National News

By MARCIA DUNN Tens of millions in the Americas will have front-row seats for Saturday’s rare...

Hickory’s Oktoberfest Entertainment Guide • 10/13, 10/14, & 10/15

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 12, 2023 | Local News

OKTOBERFEST MUSIC LINEUP MAIN STAGE Friday, October 13 NiiTO 7:15 – 8:45 PM NiiTO “Based out of...

Swans In Florida That Date To Queen Elizabeth II Gift Are Rounded Up For Their Annual Physicals

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 9, 2023 | Out of Focus

Lakeland, FL (AP) – A flock of swans that grew from a gift nearly 70 years ago from Queen...

Meals On Wheels Has Urgent Need For Volunteers

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Local News

Catawba County, NC – Meals on Wheels of Catawba County has an immediate need for volunteers...

10th Annual Autolawn Party Benefits HMA, Saturday, Oct. 7

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – The 10th Annual Autolawn Euro Classic Car Show returns to the SALT Block North Lawn on...

Midnite Mauler Victim Retrospective

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Have Chainsaw Will Travel

Front page headline from the Mayfield Tribune, June 6th, 2023 — BODY FOUND IN CORNFIELD. The body...

Phillies Deny Emotional Support Alligator From Entering Ballpark

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Out of Focus

Philadelphia (AP) – A Phillies fan and his emotional support animal, an alligator named...

Order A Bagel And You’ll Be Fed An Original Piece Of Art

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Out of Focus

By John Carucci New York (AP) – While not one of the major food groups, a bagel and a...

Reader of the Week

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Reader of the Week

Another Newcomer Joins HCT For Political Farce, POTUS

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Widely referred to as a “full-on, flat-out, foul-mouthed farce,” the hit Broadway...

Astronauts Return To Earth After A Year In Space

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | National News

By Marcia Dunn (AP) – A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts returned to Earth on...

Found Around Town

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Found Around Town

Exciting Things At KidsFest During Hickory’s Oktoberfest

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Visit the Kidsfest area for a variety of fun and interactive activities during...

Veteran Services Office To Move To Alexander Co. Services Ctr.

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Local News

Alexander County, NC – Veteran Services Office will move to Alexander County Services Center provide enhanced service to local veterans, the Alexander County Veteran Services Office will move to the Alexander County...

Theaters & Disc

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Blu-ray Releases, Film Reviews

New to Theaters: The Creator (** 1/2) Filmmaker Gareth Edwards (Godzilla) returns with his latest...

Baker’s Back

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Sid On Sports

Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse for the Carolina Panthers, they have to wake...

Kickoff For Fire Prevention Week Starts Sunday, October 8

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – On Sunday, October 8th fire departments across the county will be celebrating Fire...

The Hermit

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Focus Historian In Residence

Have you ever thought about becoming a hermit? Probably not seriously but there have likely been...

Newton Candidates Forums Set For October 7 & 14

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Local News

Newton – The Newton Forum Committee is sponsoring Candidates Forums for the upcoming city...

Hungerwalk Is Right Around The Corner On October 15

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Local News

Newton, NC – For Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministries (ECCCM) and The Corner...

Alexander County DSS Seeks Local Foster Parents

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Local News

Alexander County, NC – Have you ever considered opening your home to a foster child? The...

Rescue Ranch Will Host Dogtoberfest, Saturday, Oct. 14

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Local News

Statesville, NC – Rescue Ranch will host Dogtoberfest Saturday, October 14 from 11 a.m....

Hickory’s Saturday Screenings In October Will Be Hosted At LRU

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne Athletics is partnering with the City of Hickory to host two additional...

WRC Hosts New Senior Women’s Discussion Group, Begins 10/5

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Women’s Resource Center (WRC) will begin hosting a discussion group for women...

WPSCA Welcomes German Delegation From Sister Region In Altenburger Land, Oct. 10-15

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Western Piedmont Sister Cities Association (WPSCA) is hosting it’s first in-person...

Woman, 104, Aims For Record As The World’s Oldest Skydiver

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | October, 5, 2023 | Out of Focus

Ottawa, Ill. (AP) – A 104-year-old Chicago woman is hoping to be certified as the oldest...

New To Disc

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Blu-ray Releases, Film Reviews

New to Disc Warner Archive: New releases this week from the label include the animated...

Pacific Mills And Burlington Industries

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Focus Historian In Residence

Note: The 120 birthday party was exceptional. If you didn’t make it, you missed a fun day....

There Is Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself… And The Hell-i-Day RUSH!

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Have Chainsaw Will Travel

“Darkness falls across the land; the midnight hour is close at hand. Creatures crawl in search of...

Wide Open

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Sid On Sports

Wide Open College Football fans have been complaining for years that the same handful of...

Reader of the Week

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Reader of the Week

Found Around Town

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Found Around Town

Hot Dog! The Wienermobile Is Back In Action

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Out of Focus

Madison, WI (AP) – Some names are just the wurst. Just four months after announcing that the...

Everything Free Community Outreach On September 30

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – United Way agency Exodus Homes and Exodus Missionary Outreach United Church of...

Free Grief Support For Those Who Have Lost A Spouse Or Partner Beginning October 2

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Local News

Newton, NC – Recognizing that the death of a partner is one of life’s most profound losses,...

Seniors Morning Out Activities To Include Painting Mixed Media Pumpkins And Cooking Demos

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in October including...

Saturday Screening Of The Karate Kid, Hickory, Sept. 30

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Sit back, relax, and enjoy a free movie night downtown featuring the 1984 film The...

Claremont Daze Announces Musical Lineup, 10/6 & 10/7

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Local News

Claremont, NC – The City of Claremont is happy to announce their music line up for Claremont...

Siblings, Ages 10 & 11, Caught Driving 200 Miles From Home

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Out of Focus

Gainesville, FL (AP) – A 10-year-old Florida boy and his 11-year-old sister who were running...

New Actor Joins HCT For Risqué Comedy, Opens Oct. 20

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – The first line of dialogue in Selina Fillinger’s political farce, POTUS – “or...

It’s Full Steam Ahead At Catawba Science Center!

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – This fall and winter season step inside the Island of Sodor with the world’s most...

Calling Artists! FCA’s Colors Of Autumn Competition/Exhibition

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Full Circle Arts is inviting all artists in the area to enter their work in its...

Drinking Local: Western NC’s Sudsy Beer History, Sat., Oct. 7

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Over the past two hundred years, Western North Carolina has evolved from a...

Woman Rescued From Outhouse After Losing Apple Watch

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Out of Focus

Bagley Township, MI (AP) – A woman was rescued Tuesday from an outhouse toilet in northern...

Science Paints New Picture Of Ancient Human Past

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | National News

By Maddie Burakoff and Laura Ungar (AP) – What does it mean to be human? For a long time,...

Sails Music Series To Finish Season With Brother Boys, 9/29

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – The City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series will conclude for the year this...

Toddler Found In Woods Sleeping With Her Dog

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 28, 2023 | Out of Focus

Faithorn, MI (AP) – A 2-year-old girl who walked away from her home in Michigan’s Upper...

Hickory NAACP Golf Tourney On Saturday, October 21

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – The Hickory Branch of the National Association For The Advancement Of Colored...

120 Candles On A Birthday Cake

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Focus Historian In Residence

Celebrations are fun. They salute the accomplishments that have made us who we are today. This...

Repurposing Dead Spiders & Counting Cadaver Nose Hairs Win Ig Nobels

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Out of Focus

(AP)- Counting nose hairs in cadavers, repurposing dead spiders and explaining why scientists lick...

Found Around Town

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Found Around Town

Council On Aging Will Host Vaccine Clinics At Six Locations

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Local News

Catawba County – The Catawba County Council on Aging will host vaccine clinics at six locations in Catawba County in September and October. Vaccines available include flu (regular and high dose), COVID, pneumonia, and...

Bears Raid A Krispy Kreme Doughnut Van Making Deliveries

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Out of Focus

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska (AP) – Two bears on an Alaska military base raided a...

Free Microchips For Pets At Humane Society Of Catawba Co.

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Jim Armstrong Subaru and the ASPCA have teamed up with Humane Society of Catawba...

Alexander Co. Courthouse Park Hosts The Extraordinaires On 9/30

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Local News

Taylorsville, NC – Alexander County will conclude the 2023 Summer Concert Series with a...

120th Anniversary Celebration Of Rhodhiss, Saturday, Sept. 23

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Local News

Rhodhiss, NC – Join us for our 120th Anniversary Celebration of Rhodhiss, North Carolina on...

Reader of the Week

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Reader of the Week

Foul-Mouthed Farce Coming To The Hickory Community Theatre

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Hot off Broadway, the wildly funny, flat-out, foul-mouthed farce, POTUS will be on...

Theaters, Streaming & Disc

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Blu-ray Releases, Film Reviews

Now in Theaters: A Haunting in Venice – The 3rd Chapter in the continuing adventures of...

When You Can’t Keep It — The Other Half

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Have Chainsaw Will Travel

Where were we… After swerving to dodge a herd of deer on a back road, our nameless every-man...

NASA Says More Science And Less Stigma Is Needed In Study Of UFOS

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | National News

By Marcia Dunn Cape Canaveral, FL (AP) – NASA says that the study of UFOs will require new...

Sails Original Music Series Hosts Rissi Palmer, Friday, Sept. 22

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – The City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series continues Friday, September 22, with...

20 Rattlesnakes Found Inside A Homeowners Garage In Arizona

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Out of Focus

Mesa, AZ (AP) – An Arizona man called a snake removal company after seeing what he thought...

Wandering Bull Moose Is Captured In Downtown Santa Fe

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Out of Focus

Santa Fe, NM (AP) – A wandering bull moose was captured in downtown Santa Fe and relocated...

Redhawk Pub. Releases Debut Comic Book RPM Friends By Conover, NC Resident Grayson Sigmon

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – Redhawk Publications proudly presents “RPM Friends,” a thrilling comic book...

2023-2024 Artist Support Grants For Artists In Surrounding Counties, Due By October 2

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – The application portal for 2023-2024 Artist Support Grants for Artists in...

Offense Please

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Sid On Sports

This is not what Carolina Panthers fans expected when the team traded up to get the top choice of...

Hundreds Of Flying Taxis To Be Made In Ohio, Home Of The Wright Brothers And Astronaut Legends

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | National News

By Julie Carr Smyth Columbus, OH (AP) – The same Ohio river valley where the Wright brothers...

Castle Of Cans Food Drive Is Celebrating 25 Years

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – It’s time again for our Annual Susan Coleman Castle of Cans Food Drive and We’re...

Conover’s Manufacturing Solutions Center To Host A Manufacturing Day Event On October 5

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Local News

Conover – The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley College will host a...

HLS Fall Bus Tour To Visit Lake Lure And Hendersonville, NC

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 21, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – The Hickory Landmarks Society will sponsor its 2023 Fall historic preservation...

Inauspicious Start

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 14, 2023 | Sid On Sports

Bryce Young era began last Sunday for the Carolina Panthers. Hope and enthusiasm have surrounded...

Found Around Town

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 14, 2023 | Found Around Town

Last Chance To See A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder, Today Through Saturday

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 14, 2023 | Local News

Hickory – The hit musical comedy, A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER ends its run this...

2nd Annual Hudson Bocce Tournament, September 23

Posted by FOCUS Newspaper | September, 14, 2023 | Local News

Hudson, NC – The 2nd Annual Hudson Bocce Tournament will be held at Redwood Park, Hudson McCreary Recreation Center on Saturday, September 23rd, beginning at 9:00 AM. The tournament will field eight teams of 4 players...