Nurse, Capturing The Feeling Of A Nation, Gets Stuck In Mud
Boston (AP) — Camille Coelho just wanted to take a stroll on the beach and look for some sea...
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University Of Kentucky Mistakenly Sends 500,000 Acceptances
Lexington, KY (AP) — The University of Kentucky mistakenly sent acceptance emails to 500,000 high...
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Couple Celebrates Bicentennial With Hidden Treasure
Bangor, ME (AP) — A pair of Mainers have hidden $20,000 somewhere in the state and they’re...
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Record Holding Giant Bunny Rabbit Stolen In UK
London (AP) — Police say one of the world’s biggest bunnies has been stolen from its home in...
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Ancient Coins May Solve Mystery Of Murderous 1600s Pirate
Warwick, RI (AP) — A handful of coins unearthed from a pick-your-own-fruit orchard in rural Rhode...
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Hiddenite Center Honors Veterans, May 5 & 15
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center announces two events honoring our...
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Chris Austin Songwriting Contest Accepting Entries Until June 15
Wilkesboro, NC – MerleFest will be accepting entries for the Chris Austin Songwriting...
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Darnold Set To Take Over At Quarterback
The Carolina Panthers traded for Sam Darnold last week and appear ready to hand over the...
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Hansel & Gretel Opens At The Green Room This Weekend
Newton, NC – Hansel and Gretel, based on the classic Grimm Brothers fairy tale, is an...
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Anyone 16 And Older Is Eligible To Receive A Vaccine For Covid-19, Available Now
Hickory – Based upon an increase in COVID-19 vaccine availability, Catawba County Public...
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Home Video Report
New to Streaming: Crisis (2021) Nicholas Jarecki’s followup to his successful 2012 film,...
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Catawba Valley Festival Of The Arts Is April 23rd – 25th
Newton, NC – The Catawba Valley Festival of the Arts is a weekend-long celebration of the...
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Why Are You Getting A Covid-19 Vaccine?
“I am getting the vaccine because I want to help protect my family and the community in general...
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Downtown Hickory Farmers Market Starts New Season, 4/17
Hickory – The Downtown Hickory Farmers Market season begins this Saturday, April 17, Under...
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City Of Conover Hosts Litter Sweep Event, Saturday, April 17
Conover, NC – It’s time again to help Keep Catawba County Beautiful as part of Litter Sweep, a...
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Hidden Gems Virtual Beer Tasting Event Is Friday, April 30
Hickory – Join us as we learn about the brewing process and do a virtual beer tasting with...
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Registration Open For Hiddenite Arts Spring Workshops & Classes
Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is a non-profit organization,...
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Local McDonald’s Franchisee, John Link, Wins Distinguished Golden Arch Award
Hickory – To celebrate his 50th anniversary milestone with McDonald’s, Hickory area McDonald’s...
Read MoreCity Of Hickory Announces Chalk Our Walk Contest, May 7
Hickory – Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism is partnering with the Hickory Museum of Art to offer a two-day Chalk Our Walk contest. The Chalk Our Walk Challenge is a free sidewalk chalk art exhibition and...
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Catawba Science Center Supports Learning In Burke County Public Schools
Burke County, NC – Fifth graders at several elementary schools in Burke County are having...
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SBC Offers Two No Cost Webinars For Small Businesses, 4/19
Hickory -The SBC is offering two free webinars to assist small businesses. Marketing In A Social...
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Catawba County Partnership For Children Seeks Gifts For Teachers
Hickory – This year, Catawba County Partnership for Children is looking to do something...
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Arbor Day Celebration Saturday, April 24, In Hickory
Hickory – City of Hickory to celebrate Arbor Day during Downtown Hickory Farmers Market on...
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Outdoor Spring Book Sale At Patrick Beaver Library, 4/30 & 5/1
Hickory — The Friends of Hickory Public Libraries will hold a giant outdoor spring book sale on...
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Carolina Caring Offers Help For Advance Healthcare Planning
Conover, NC – As COVID-19 continues to impact the community, it is more important than ever...
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Register Now For City Of Hickory Esports Leagues, By April 18
Hickory – Registration is now underway for the City of Hickory’s first-ever esports leagues....
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Robot Artist Sells Art For $688,888, Now Eyeing Music Career
Hong Kong (AP) — Sophia is a robot of many talents — she speaks, jokes, sings and even makes art....
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Library Presents Comedian Michael McCreary, 4/20
Hickory – Join us for a Zoom meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. with author,...
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Tom Brady Rookie Football Card Fetches $2.25M At Auction
New York (AP) — Quarterback Tom Brady is proving he’s the GOAT not just on the football field but...
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New To Streaming & Blu-Ray
New to Streaming: Godzilla Versus Kong (2021) The two monster titans square off in the latest...
Read MoreChapel Of Rest To Host Spring Concert By The Tesla Quartet, 4/18
Lenoir, NC – The Chapel of Rest Preservation Society will present a concert by the Tesla Quartet on Sunday afternoon, April 18, at 4pm, followed by a reception with the musicians. Admission is $15. The event will follow...
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Hickory NAACP Calls For Community Input, Sunday, 4/11
Hickory – The Hickory Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored...
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Catawba Co. Partnership For Children Celebrates Week Of The Young Child With Goodie Bags
Hickory – Next week, April 12-16, 2021, is The National Association for the Education of...
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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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Register For Summer Fun Science Camp, June 1 – August 13
Hickory – CSC presents its annual Summer Fun Science Camp, including 11 weeks of hands-on...
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Valdese Outdoor Craft Market Has Been Rescheduled To 5/22
Valdese, NC – Enjoy an Craft Market event at the Old Rock School Field. Our annual April...
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ACAP Presents A Virtual Program Caregiving And Work On 4/13
Hickory – Join us for our virtual ACAP program via Zoom on Tuesday, April 13th, 5:30 –...
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Local Group 5 Covid-19 Vaccination Information
Hickory – As the state’s vaccine rollout plan opened up to everyone over age 16 on April 7,...
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Succop Donates Signed Football For Denim & Diamonds, 4/24
Hickory – The Children’s Advocacy and Protection Center of Catawba County is preparing for...
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Unique 4/3/21 Date Draws Lines For Vegas Wedding Licenses
Las Vegas (AP) — Soon-to-be newlyweds lined up out the door of the marriage license office in Las...
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Habitat For Humanity Of Catawba Valley Kicks Off Spring Building Season!
Hickory – Spring has arrived, and so has the beginning of Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley’s...
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City Of Hickory’s Pay Attention In City Traffic For April
Hickory – The Hickory Police Department’s April traffic enforcement P.A.C.T. – Pay Attention in...
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Kongzilla Clash Of The Titans
SPOILER ALERT=> If you’ve yet to see Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) whether at the theater or...
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Learn Conversational Spanish Through Zoom, Now – 5/26
Hickory – Hickory Public Library is continuing to host a virtual Conversational Spanish...
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NCDMV Announces Renewing State Issued ID Cards Online
Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles expanded its online services and now customers...
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Netflix Film ‘Concrete Cowboy’ Spotlights Philadelphia’s Black Cowboy Culture
By JAKE COYLE New York (AP) — Historians estimate that 1 in 4 American cowboys were Black but you...
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LRU’s Writers Series Presents Author Kao Kalia Yang, April 17
Hickory – The Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series is in its 32nd season and will host...
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Baylor Prevails
Prior to the March Madness Championship Game, I made it a practice in these pages that Gonzaga was...
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Why Are You Getting A Covid-19 Vaccine?
“I am getting the vaccine because I want to protect those around me and be able to welcome a full...
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Camp For Children Of Cancer Patients, June 20-25
Cullowhee, NC – Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student...
Read MoreCat That Spent Days In Indiana Tree Is Rescued After Big Plunge
Evansville, IN (AP) — A cat that spent days stuck in a tree in southwestern Indiana is back on solid ground after surviving a dramatic plunge when a tree service company cut the limb it had been clinging to because the feline...
Read MoreHSCC’s Sand & Clay Spay & Neuter Project For Cats, 4/17
Hickory – Cat overpopulation is a national tragedy, no less so in Catawba County. County shelters and rescue organizations see thousands of unwanted cats and kittens surrendered annually. Once a female cat, as young as 5...
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Some Alaska Costco Shoppers Say Ravens Steal Their Groceries
Anchorage, AK (AP) — Some Alaska Costco shoppers said they’ve had their groceries stolen by ravens...
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Kentucky Town Rallies To Restore Beheaded Mother Goose
Hazard, KY (AP) — A community in Kentucky is rallying to help restore an 80-year-old landmark, an...
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Human Parents Feel For Mama Bear Trying To Corral Her Cubs
Winchester, CN (AP) — A mother bear caught on video trying to coax four rambunctious cubs across a...
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Steak-Out! Rhode Island’s Runaway Steer Has Been Found
Johnston, RI (AP) — A steer that has been on the lam for nearly two months after escaping while on...
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J. C. vs E. B.
Salutations, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Have Chainsaw Will Travel’s Spectacular Easter...
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Newton Elks Lodge Hosts Charity Golf Tournament, Register By 4/19
Newton, NC – Newton Elks Lodge #2042 will host their 18th Annual Spring Charity Golf...
Read MoreNewton To Offer Free Compost Beginning Today, April 1
Newton, NC—Newton will offer free leaf compost at the city’s Boston Road facility beginning Thursday, April 1. Leaf compost will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday each week while supplies last. The...
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New To Theaters, Streaming & Blu-Ray
New to Theaters: French Exit (2021) Michelle Pfeiffer and Lucas Hedges are a cash-strapped mother...
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Tesla Quartet Returns For WPS Chamber Classics, April 10
Hickory – The world-renowned Tesla Quartet returns to Hickory for a two-week residency with the...
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Pottery Sale At Full Circle Arts On Saturday, April 17
Hickory – The public is invited to a show and sale of pottery at Full Circle Arts. The work...
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1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt On Main In Downtown Valdese, 4/2
Valdese, NC – Join us, April 2nd for our 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Main in Downtown...
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Why Are You Getting A Covid-19 Vaccine?
“I’m getting the COVID vaccine, because I feel like the benefits are worth it. I want to spend as...
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Gonzaga Is Still The Team To Beat
The Final Four is set and it is becoming clear that everyone is chasing down Gonzaga. After...
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BYOBoat With Walter Finley & April Dawn On Lake Norman
Sherrills Ford, NC — What began as a critical need to play music while live shows were called off...
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Virgin Galactic Rolls Out Latest Generation Of Spaceship
Albuquerque, NM (AP) — Virgin Galactic rolled out its newest spaceship Tuesday as the company...
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Celebrating National Poetry Month With Les Brown, Al Maginnes & Shelby Stephenson
Hickory – National Poetry Month is a literary celebration celebrated annually all over the...
Read MoreNC Disability-Focused Organizations Host Virtual Screening Discussion On Medicaid Waiver Waiting List On Thurs., April 8
NC Disability-Focused Organizations Host Virtual Screening Of 6,000 Waiting & Panel Discussion On Medicaid Waiver Waiting List On Thurs., April 8 North Carolina – The North Carolina Council on Developmental...
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Foothills Folk Art Festival Now Accepting Artists, Apply By 6/1
Newton, NC—The Foothills Folk Art Festival will begin accepting artist applications April 1 for...
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Hopping Around Downtown Hickory, This Saturday, April 3
Hickory – Get your tickets for Hopping Around Downtown Hickory which takes place this...
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Town of Hudson’s Annual Spring Clean Up, April 1 – 15
Hudson, NC – Spring clean up is back! During this time residents may place special items...
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Library Partners With HCT To Host Author Jason Hackworth, 4/12
Hickory – Join us for a Zoom meeting on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with author and...
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Annual NC Railroad Expo At The Hickory Metro, April 9 & 10
Hickory – The 19th Annual NC Railroad Expo will be held Friday and Saturday, April 9-10 at...
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Carolina Caring Deploys Robot To Deactivate Coronavirus
Newton, NC – Carolina Caring, a leader in serious illness care, is the first company of its...
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Flagpole Donated To Rocky Face Park In Memory Of Park Advocate Wilton Scronce
Alexander County, NC – Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area was one of Wilton Scronce’s favorite...
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Lost And Found: $1M Lottery Ticket Recovered In Parking Lot
Lost And Found: $1M Lottery Ticket Recovered In Parking Lot Sparta, TN (AP) — A Tennessee man was...
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Florida Couple Offers Free Beer As Way To Meet The Neighbors
Cape Coral, FL (AP) — A Florida couple came up with a great way to meet their new neighbors after...
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German Brewery Pairs With Bakers To Use Surplus Beer
Deusseldorf, Germany (AP) — With restaurants and bars all closed due to pandemic restrictions, a...
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District Attorney In Philly Demoted For Doordash Moonlighting During Work Hours
Doylestown, PA (AP) — A top aide to a district attorney in suburban Philadelphia has been demoted...
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Regal Cinemas, 2nd Largest Chain In US, To Reopen In April
By Jack Coyle New York (AP) — Regal Cinemas, the second largest movie theater chain in the U.S.,...
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Part Of Wright Brothers’ First Airplane Goes To Mars
By Marcia Dunn Cape Canaveral, FL (AP) — A piece of the Wright brothers’ first airplane is on...
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The Madness Continues
The first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament last weekend gave us a little bit of everything. There...
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New To Streaming & Blu-Ray
New to Streaming: Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) Snyder, the original director of the...
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Get Homework Help At A Few Local Libraries
Newton, NC – Do you know of a child who could benefit from one-on-one help with classroom work or...
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Foothills Conservancy Announces Two Summer Intern Positions Available, Apply By April 16
Morganton, NC — Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina is now accepting applications for a...
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CCPC Celebrates Milestone Mailing Of 500,000th Book Through Imagination Library
Newton, NC – Catawba County Partnership for Children is a nonprofit agency that works to...
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Iconic City Walk Wooden Bridge Arches To Be Future Landmark
Hickory – The wooden arches for Hickory’s iconic City Walk pedestrian bridge are scheduled...
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Homeless Ministry’s Open House For New Housing Program, 4/11
Hickory – Strong Life Ministries is holding an open house for their new transitional housing...
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Why Are You Getting A Covid-19 Vaccine?
“Nos vamos a poner la vacuna del COVID para proteger a la gente mayor, mas que nada, y a la gente...
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Catawba County Library Staff Honored As Newton’s NC Main Street Champions
Newton, NC – The Downtown Newton Development Association (DNDA) named the staff of the...
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Entrepreneurship Competition For Kids! Pitch Your Idea For $1K!
Hickory – Kids Idea Tank is the nation’s biggest entrepreneurship competition for kids age...
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Bethlehem Lions Club Hosts Online Mattress & Bed Raffle, Tickets Now Available
Bethlehem, NC – The Bethlehem Lions Club is hosting a raffle to support local charities! A...
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Stream Annual Rotarian Idol Show Live, 3/27
Hickory – The annual Rotarian Idol singing competition returns this Saturday, March 27 at...
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Speakers Wanted For TEDxHickory, Apply By July 15
Hickory – TEDxHickory is seeking speakers to present for this year’s upcoming event. If you...
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Last Chance To Catch The Weir This Weekend At HCT
Hickory – Time is running out to catch the popular drama, The Weir, by Conor McPherson, at...
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‘Dating Scammer’ Faces More Time After Escape & Capture
Camden, NJ (AP) — A New Jersey man who has twice served prison terms for using dating services to...
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Spanish Police Sink Drug Smugglers’ Submarine Plans
Madrid (AP) — Spanish police announced Friday that they seized a homemade narco-submarine able to...
Read MoreAssistant Principal Accused In Homecoming Court Vote Fraud
Pensacola, FL. (AP) — An assistant principal at an elementary school is accused of accessing the school district’s internal system to cast fraudulent votes for her daughter who was elected homecoming queen at her high school,...
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Home Video Report
New to Disc: Paramount: Wonder Showzen: The Complete Series (2005-06) The satirical MTV puppet...
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March Madness Returns
After a one-year hiatus due to COVID, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is back and it...
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Anxiety, Confusion, Terror, Relief: Giving Birth In Pandemic
By Leanne Italie New York (AP) — Pregnancy, birth and life with a newborn in the middle of a...
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SALT Block Presents Liam Bailey And Two Bird Stone, March 20
Hickory – The SALT Block Foundation is proud to host a first time music event, an evening...
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Why Are You Getting A Covid-19 Vaccine?
“Because I got COVID. My son got it and then I got it. And at first I was on the fence. I didn’t...
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John Schneider To Appear At Newton PAC, March 19 & 20
Newton, NC – Legendary Dukes of Hazzard star, John Schneider will be coming to Newton...
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Lions Club Bass Fishing Tourney Rescheduled For Sat., April 3
Lake Hickory, NC – Calling all men, women and children ( under 18 years must be accompanied...
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Local Group To Explore Myth Of ‘Black Confederates,’ On 3/20
Hickory – The Catawba County Truth & Reconciliation Committee (CCTRC) invites the public...
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Call For Artists For A New Kind Of Art, Sticky Creations, By 4/15
Hickory – Full Circle Arts is inviting artists at all levels to join in a fun...
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Catawba Co. Library To Host Hickory Ballet For Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’, On 3/20 & 4/17
Newton, NC – The Catawba County Library is celebrating the approach of spring with special...
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Shelby Writer Lou Schlesinger Wins Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize
Asheville, NC — NCWN member Lou Schlesinger has won the 2021 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize for his...
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HCT’s Supernatural Drama, The Weir, Opens Today, 3/18
Hickory – Conor McPherson’s play, The Weir is a haunting evocative evening no one will ever...
Read MoreBig Chair Chess Club Hosts Eugene Brown, 3/27, On Zoom
Hickory – The Foothills Carolina Club consists of UNC Alumni and friends in the Unifour area. Join us on March 27th at 5:30pm for a free zoom event, and learn about the Big Chair Chess Club as we welcome Eugene Brown. His...
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Meet Some Of The Contestants As Rotarian Idol Draws Near
Hickory – Additional talented singers are announced for the 11th Annual Rotarian Idol,...
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Waldensian Trail Of Faith In Valdese Is Now Open
Valdese, NC – The Waldensian Trail of Faith in Valdese is now open for the season. The Trail...
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Eligible Group 4 Covid-19 Vaccination Information
Hickory – As the state’s vaccine rollout plan opens up to people with one or more conditions...
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Naked Cowboy Gets Hero’s Welcome A Week After Arrest
Daytona Beach, FL (AP) — Attendees at Bike Week in Daytona Beach gave a hero’s welcome to a Times...
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Carolina Caring Offers Free Virtual ‘Mourning’ Coffee Break
Conover, NC – Grief can be a lonely experience. Grab a cup of coffee and join Carolina...
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First Whooping Crane Hatched At Foundation In Wisconsin Dies
Baraboo, WI (AP) — The first whooping crane hatched at the International Crane Foundation in...
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Yard Sale Find Turns Out To Be Artifact Worth Up To $500,000
Hartford, CT (AP) — Talk about your yard sale finds. A small porcelain bowl bought for $35 at a...
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Amtrak Worker Accused Of Stealing & Selling 77 Chain Saws
Newark, NJ (AP) — A longtime Amtrak employee in New Jersey stole several dozen chain saws and...
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Remains Of Cold War-Era Russian Submarine Catch Fire
Providence, RI (AP) — The remains of a Cold War-era Russian submarine once seen in a movie...
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Remembering Local Folk Artist Addie James
By Kate Merrill During Black History Month 2021, I’ve been thinking about folk artist Addie James,...
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What A Deal For Dak
By most accounts, the contract Dak Prescott signed this week to play quarterback for the Dallas...
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Wondering Around
FORWONDERING: A bit of friendly forewarning, followed directly by a delightful disclaimer. This...
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Home Video Report
In Theaters Now and Streaming Soon: The Father (2020) Anthony Hopkins gives a smashing...
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Young Artists And Authors Showcase (YAAS) International Competition, Apply By April 10
Hickory – The Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS) is an annual competition that...
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Valdese Community Affairs Presents The Lucky Leprechaun Hunt, Now Through March 17
Valdese, NC- In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, 100 lucky leprechauns have taken over Downtown...
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Review Of WPS Concert For The Community On March 6
By W. Gerald Cochran Hickory – After a year of deafening silence, a masked and socially...
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City Of Hickory’s Pay Attention In City Traffic For March
Hickory – The Hickory Police Department’s March traffic enforcement P.A.C.T. – Pay Attention in...
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Exciting Singers In Rotarian Idol, On Saturday, March 27
Hickory – The return of the Rotary Club of Hickory’s Rotarian Idol boasts talented singers,...
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Changing The Clocks And Employee Hours This Sun., 3/14
Hickory – Michael E. Rink, Managing Member of Rink and Robinson, PLLC, Certified Public...
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2021 Unifour Senior Games Are Near, Register By March 26
Hickory – Registration is now underway for the 2021 Unifour Senior Games at...
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Catawba County Republican Party County Convention, 3/20
Newton, NC – The Catawba County Republican Party will be holding their annual County...
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Autism Society Of NC Presents Online Conference, 3/19 – 3/20
Raleigh, NC – The Autism Society of North Carolina will host its 2021 conference virtually on...
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Remembering Local Folk Artist Addie James
By Kate Merrill During Black History Month 2021, I’ve been thinking about folk artist Addie James,...
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Auditions For Steel Magnolias At The Green Room, 3/22 & 3/23
Newton, NC – Truvy’s Beauty Shop is opening for business! Yes, Steel Magnolias is coming to...
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Lake Hickory Trails Night Ride This Friday, March 12
Hickory – On Friday, March 12, at 5 p.m., we invite you to participate in this rare...
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HMF’s Think Tank Songwriting Contest Deadline Is May 1
Hickory – Do you like to write music? Would you like to record your song in a studio? The...
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City Of Hickory & Burke County Partner To Build New Airport Hanger
Hickory – On March 9, Hickory City Council and the Burke County Board of Commissioners...
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Free Blueberry Pruning Watch Party & Discussion On March 15
Hickory – Join us for a virtual workshop and learn how to prune your blueberry bushes on...
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Carolina Caring Offers Free Virtual Meditation Group, 3/18
Conover, NC – make plans to join Carolina Caring for Mindfulness Meditation, an online...
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Carolina Caring Offers Free Online Support Group Through April
Conover, NC – The coronavirus pandemic has contributed to an unprecedented level of loss....
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Regional Actors Bring Irish Folklore To Life In HCT’s The Weir, Opening Thursday, March 18
Hickory – The upcoming production of The Weir, opening March 18th at the Hickory Community...
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Extends Hours Beginning 3/15
Hickory – Beginning Monday, March 15, Patrick Beaver Memorial Library will extend its...
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Hiddenite Arts Offers Classes With Amy Barr, 5/1 & 6/5
Hiddenite, NC – Hiddenite Arts & Heritage will be offering classes with Amy Barr....
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HMA Adds New Dates For Warhol Wednesdays, 3/31 & 4/14
Hickory – Join HMA Executive Director, Jon Carfagno, at Café Rule for evenings dedicated to...
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Increase Your Well-Being with New Fitness Opportunities
Newton, NC – With warm weather approaching, the Catawba County Library is partnering with the NC...
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Justifiable Homicide
With that title some are preparing to take notes on the “how to” portion of this article! Others...
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Found Around Town
Olde Hickory TaproomOlde Hickory StationSnack BarHops GrapesCorner PocketAmos...
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Seagrove Potters Announces Annual Celebration Of Spring Pottery Tour, April 16-18
Seagrove, NC -Seagrove Potters 13th Annual Celebration of Spring Pottery Tour takes place on the...
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Catawba Farms Inaugural Spring Farmfest And Artisan Market Set For May 15
Newton, NC – Make plans to attend the inaugural Spring FarmFest & Artisan Fair at...
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Hickory Elks Present Awards To Three Hickory Public Servants
Hickory – Each year, Hickory Elks Lodge 1654 recognizes those who exhibit the patriotic...
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Volunteers Needed For Annual Spring Litter Sweep, April 10-24
Raleigh, NC – The N.C. Department of Transportation needs volunteers to help clean up trash along...
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Carolina Caring Offers Free Virtual Bingo Night On March 29
Conover, NC – Everyone likes the thrill of yelling out “Bingo!” It’s a favorite game among...
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SBC Presents Two No Cost Webinars For Small Businesses And Non-Profits, March 11 & 17
Hickory-The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Small Business Center will present two no-cost...
Read More19th-Century Amherst Home Cleared For Mile-Long Move
Amherst, MA (AP) — Authorities have cleared the way for a 19th-century home in Amherst, Massachusetts, to be moved intact to a new site about a mile away. The two-story building owned by Amherst College will be brought to a...
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Doctor Appears In Court Video Call While Performing Surgery
Sacramento, CA (AP) – The Medical Board of California said it would investigate a plastic...
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Government Releases Two More Endangered Red Wolves In NC
By Jonathan Drew (AP) – Government wildlife officials released two more critically...
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Cat That Vanished 15 Years Ago Is Reunited With Owner
Los Angeles (AP) — A cat that went astray about 15 years ago has been reunited, older and maybe...
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WPS Partners With Local Organizations For Livestream Concert For The Community, March 6
Hickory – The Western Piedmont Symphony will perform a Concert for the Community to unite our...
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LRU Hosts American Conference For Irish Studies, March 18-20
Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University announces it will host the 31st annual 2021 Southern Region...
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Buried Dreams
“A dream is a wish your heart makes, when you’re fast asleep. In dreams you will lose your...
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Library Features Local Figures In Read-Aloud Series, March 4-6
Newton, NC – If you enjoyed being read to as a child, you’ll be excited by the read-aloud series...
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New To Streaming & Blu-Ray
New to Streaming: Minari (2020) The critically acclaimed tale of a Korean family attempting to...
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10 Warning Signs Of Alzheimer’s Virtual Program At Library, 3/11
Hickory – Hickory Public Library is offering a virtual program through Zoom with the Western...
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Rotary Club’s Rotarian Idol Returns To Hickory, Sat., Mar. 27
Hickory – The Rotary Club of Hickory has announced the return of its annual Rotarian Idol...
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ACC Tournament Drive-Thru Chili Event Is Mar. 11, Morganton
Morganton, NC – Some things never change such as pretending not to be disappointed when your...
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NBA Nuggets
The NBA has reached it’s All-Star Break meaning the season is at it’s midway point. The season has...
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Register For Hickory’s Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, 3/27
Hickory – Registration is now open for the City of Hickory’s annual Children’s Easter Egg...
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Highland Recreation Center Adds Saturday Hours
Hickory – Beginning March 6, Highland Recreation Center will be open on Saturdays from 9...
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Local Actors Share The Stage Again In The Weir At HCT, Mar. 18
Hickory – Two local actors, Jordan Randall and Will Vogler, are returning to the Hickory...
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Mars Rover’s Giant Parachute Carried Secret Message
Cape Canaveral, FL (AP) – The huge parachute used by NASA’s Perseverance rover to land on...
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139-Year-Old House Rolls To New San Francisco Address
San Francisco, CA (AP) – After 139 years at 807 Franklin St. in San Francisco, a two-story...
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New To Streaming & Blu-Ray
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One Night Stand Contingency Plan
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Morganton Actor Returns To The HCT Stage In The Weir, Opens 3/18
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LRU’s Upcoming Visiting Writers Series Events, March 18, 19 & 25
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Sign Up For Summer Camps At Hickory Music Factory
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