LP Frans Stadium Implements Cashless And Clear Bag Polices
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Hickory – The Crawdads have announced that LP Frans Stadium will operate as a cashless...
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Hickory – Grief can be a lonely experience. Anyone in the community who has had a recent...
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Hickory – The year 2024 begins with an active schedule for Hickory Branch National...
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By Devi Shastri When Idaho had a rare measles outbreak a few months ago, health officials...
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Hickory – Join us at the library twice a month for mind-stimulating Brain Games and Bingo on...
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Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in January including...
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CLANG-A-LANG-A-LANG! CLANG-A-LANG-A-LANG! Prompted by the Milliways barkeep, the last call bell...
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Hickory – Hickory Community Theatre is kicking off the new year with a new musical called...
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Hickory – Hickory-based shredding company Enviroshred will offer their annual free paper...
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We are a few days out from 2024, and the NBA season is already one-third into its season. As we...
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“Well, I’m heavenly blessed and worldly wise. I’m a peeping-tom techie with x-ray eyes. Things are...
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In 1920, Emma Ingold Bost published a book. That was a significant feat, perhaps the first time a...
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Now in Theaters: The Color Purple (**) Fantasia Barrino and Taraji P. Henson lead the cast in...
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Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is excited to feature an exquisite...
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Grand County, CO (AP) – Somewhere on a remote mountainside in Colorado’s Rockies, a latch...
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Hickory – Get in some laughs before the year ends with James Gregory, “the Funniest Man in...
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Hickory – The Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series returned in September for its...
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Hickory – Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western...
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Conover, NC – Carolina Caring’s compassionate hospice and palliative care empowers patients...
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Hickory – Calling all amateur astronomers! BoBfest is a FREE in-person event open to any and...
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Hickory – It’s “Glee” meets “Final Destination 3” when the Hickory Community Theatre...
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Hickory – Jim Armstrong Subaru generously selected Meals on Wheels of Catawba County as...
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London (AP) – A man suspected of stealing an artwork by Banksy of a stop sign adorned with...
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Hickory – In observance of New Year’s, the City of Hickory offices will be closed for New...
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Hickory – The Hickory Community Theatre has been named as the recipient of the 2023...
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New York (AP) – It was a loaded diaper, but not like you would think. Security officers...
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Hickory – Are you looking to set and keep a resolution in the new year? Let us help you meet...
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Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is pleased to offer after school...
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Hickory – Nominations are accepted now through January 8th for the annual Spirit of King Awards....
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Hickory – Redhawk Publications is delighted to announce the release of “Unknown Songs,” a book of...
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‘Twas the night before Christmas, at the Farm o’ Saw. Not a creature was stirring, nope nothin’ at...
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Billings, MT (AP) — The Biden administration moved on Tuesday to conserve groves of old-growth...
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Hickory – The Lenoir-Rhyne offices of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and...
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Hickory – If you haven’t already – you can still make a difference. Every year,...
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Hickory – Registration is now underway for the City of Hickory’s Youth Volleyball and...
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(AP) – Jessica Vincent had just started surveying the shelves of a Virginia thrift store...
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North Carolina – Registration is now open for the NC Writers’ Network’s next online program,...
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Louisville, KY (AP) – Abraham Lincoln’s top hat is missing from a bronze sculpture along the...
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Hickory – Get in some laughs before the year ends with James Gregory, “the Funniest Man in...
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Now in Theaters: Ferrari (***) Adam Driver turns in a very effective performance as the race car...
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Newton, NC – Wondering what you’ll do with your Christmas tree and other natural decorations after...
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Raleigh, NC — Beginning June 15, 2024, most campsites in the North Carolina state parks system...
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Lexington, KY (AP) – One Kentucky family got a little something extra when they picked out...
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By Ralph D. Russo (AP) – The long and winding recruitment of Dylan Raiola ended early and...
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Hickory – Today, the Historical Association of Catawba County and the North Carolina Pottery...
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At 487 feet above the ground, one site rises above and tops all of Hickory. It can be seen for...
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Reminiscence /‚remɘ’nis(ɘ)ns/ noun-plural noun: reminiscences — a story told about a past...
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It was pretty much universally thought that the ACC had a down year in basketball last season. The...
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Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is thrilled to showcase 10-year-old...
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Charlotte, NC – The rise of online marketplaces and expedited delivery services is...
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Hickory – This is the final weekend of performances for the hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA...
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New York (AP) — It’s the season of giving thanks — and it turns out humans have been doing it for...
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Hickory – Catawba County Public Health has been reaccredited with honors for the second time in a...
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Hickory – There is only one more chance to catch the holiday spirit in the children’s...
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Now in Theaters: Poor Things (***) Greek director, Yorgos Lanthimos, returns with his first film...
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Boston (AP) — An official menu for a state banquet that bears the signature of former Chinese...
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Willkesboro, NC – MerleFest, presented by Window World, taking place April 25-28 on the campus of Wilkes Community College, the 36th annual celebration of Traditional Plus music and founding legend, Doc Watson, promises an...
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Hickory – The City of Hickory was selected as the “World’s Greatest City” by How 2 Media and...
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Kissimmee, FL (AP) — An extremely rare white leucistic alligator has been born at a Florida...
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Hickory – The newly formed Catawba Valley Cloverleafs Square Dance Club is now welcoming new...
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Hickory – The City of Hickory’s 2023 Business. Well Crafted. Award winners were announced...
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Washington (AP) — Held down by sinking gas prices, U.S. inflation was mostly unchanged last month....
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Hickory – Members of Full Circle Arts are celebrating the winter season with a show of their...
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New York (AP) — Here come Santa Clauses. Again. Throngs of people dressed as jolly Old St. Nick...
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Newton, NC – You can support the mission of The Corner Table this holiday season by participating...
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Hudson, NC – Eat & Play, one of the most in-demand social media brands in North...
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Hickory – Catawba County Council on Aging is offering monthly Self Defense class at the West...
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Hickory – Domino’s stores across Hickory are teaming up with The Salvation Army to help...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | December, 14, 2023 | Focus Historian In Residence
When we go into the great beyond, there is a lot of information we take with us. How we lived,...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | December, 7, 2023 | Focus Historian In Residence
When Frankie Silver killed her husband Charlie, up in the hills where the Toe River ran, he had...
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Hickory – On Sunday December 10th, the Hickory National Association for the Advancement of...
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Hickory – A special holiday edition of the Saturday Screenings film series will be presented...
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Hiddenite, NC – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is hosting a mystery dinner event...
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Concord, NC – Repticon, a recognized leader in hosting reptile and exotic animal expos...
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By Sean Murphy Oklahoma City (AP) – An iconic chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller,...
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Milan (AP) – Officials have secured the area around one of two 12th Century towers that have...
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Toms River, NJ (AP) – A New Jersey elementary school had an unexpected visitor over the...
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Hickory – Hickory resident and author, Terri Perret, has released her book titled, Frankie,...
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Newton, NC – Are you, a friend, or a loved one turning 65? It is very important for everyone...
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Alexander County, NC – The week of December 3-9 is Winter Weather Preparedness Week. State...
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Hickory – Director Gary Moore has just announced the cast for the Hickory Community...
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By Christina Larson Washington (AP) – It’s a challenge for all new parents: Getting enough...
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Now in Theaters: Godzilla Minus One (***) The 37th film in the long running franchise is one of...
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Hickory – Celebrate the holiday season and create handmade gifts with Hickory Public...
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Hickory – There are only two more weekends to catch the Hickory Community Theatre’s smash...
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“It is better (more blessed) to give than to receive”. A proverb from the Apostle Paul, quoting...
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Gastonia, NC – Make merry this season at The Schiele with Laser Lights in the Planetarium...
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Hickory – Poet, Scott Owens, and photographer, Clayton Joe Young, will be the featured...
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Hudson, NÇ – The HUB Station presents the 11th Annual Home For Christmas Concert by the 50...
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In athletic competition, the best team doesn’t always win a championship, but it usually gets an...
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Lincolnton, NC – With Christmas just around the corner, Boger City United Methodist...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 30, 2023 | Out of Focus
New York (AP) – A pair of multicolored briefs peeking out above a robbery suspect’s...
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Hickory – Tickets are now on sale for the Jingle Bell BASH (Benefitting Arts, Science and...
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Conover, NC – Carolina Caring is offering a Glitter and Grief Holiday Workshop for kids and...
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Hickory – Hickory Music Factory hosts an Old Time 1940s Christmas Radio Hour at the SALT...
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Last week I wrote in these pages that rumors were circulating that Carolina Panthers head coach...
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By Jonel Aleccia and Laura Ungar New York (AP) – Preston Cabral eats meat nearly every day...
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Lincolnton, NC – Boger City United Methodist Men will be meeting on Thursday, December 14th...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 30, 2023 | Focus Historian In Residence
Unless you are five years old, which means you likely aren’t reading this, you have lived, watched...
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Hickory – Our Cookies and Carols concert is just around the corner! It’s a great way to...
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Taylorsville, NC – After reviewing an excellent list of nominees, the Alexander County...
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Newton, NC – Tchaikovsky’s beautiful and timeless music never fails to enchant audiences as...
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Hickory – The Long View Lions Club is having a drawing for a free pair of EnChroma glasses...
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Found Around TownFound Around TownFound Around TownFound Around...
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Banner Elk, NC – Get in the holiday spirit during Banner Elk’s A Small Town Christmas. The...
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Hudson, NC – On Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. in the CCC&TI Recital Hall (B-100), Caldwell...
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Now in Theaters: Napoleon (** ½) Ridley Scott is a director of hits and misses in my estimation....
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Hickory – After a nearly sold out opening weekend, the smash hit musical ANASTASIA returns...
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Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in December...
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A woman comes home from work, carrying a tote bag containing a bottle of wine and some long...
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St. Paul, MN (AP) – Iris Logan was having a hard time growing grass in the front yard of her...
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Omaha, NB (AP) – A Nebraska woman bagged a marriage proposal earlier this month along with a...
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Newton, NC – Connections Clubhouse will be holding our annual pottery fundraiser on...
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Bethlehem, NC – The 47th annual Bethlehem Star Lighting is scheduled for Saturday, December...
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By Summer Ballentine (AP) – A herd of followers are tracking a moose on the loose in...
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Newton, NC – You can support the mission of The Corner Table this holiday season by participating...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 22, 2023 | Focus Historian In Residence
Musician Darrell Scott captured a certain feeling we all get when late November comes around. In...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 22, 2023 | Sid On Sports
Another lost season. The 2023 season for the Carolina Panthers is not what owner David Tepper had...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 22, 2023 | Blu-ray Releases, Film Reviews
Now in Theaters: Thanksgiving (** ½) Director Eli Roth, after a decade absent from the genre that...
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Hickory – Hickory Football Club names Carlos Rubio as head coach. Rubio is the head coach of...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 22, 2023 | Have Chainsaw Will Travel
Hi, how are you? How’ve you been? What’s shakin’? Stop shaking that… at least while we’re talking....
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 22, 2023 | Out of Focus
New York (AP) — A cargo jet headed to Belgium from New York had to turn around mid-flight after a...
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Hickory – The City of Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism is looking for crafters...
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Statesville, NC – The official lighting of the Downtown Statesville Christmas Tree is set...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 22, 2023 | Local News
Taylorsville, NC – The Studio3 Chorale will be in concert on Friday, December 1st at 7:30 pm...
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Valdese, NC – Bluegrass at the Rock prepares to welcome a familiar, yet highly requested group to the Old Rock School stage. Appalachian Roadshow will perform Saturday, December 2nd for the third performance of the...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 22, 2023 | Out of Focus
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) — It was the most awkward lie of the day for Rory McIlroy. The...
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Valdese, NC- The Town of Valdese looks forward to honoring Burke County native Bruce Atwood...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 22, 2023 | Can You Imagine?, Local News
Hickory – Make a special memory for your child (ages 8 and under) this holiday season with a...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 22, 2023 | Local News
Vale, NC — Hart Square Foundation will welcome visitors to Christmas in the Village on December 2...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 22, 2023 | Local News
Hickory – Calling all dogs and their humans! Santa will be visiting from the North Pole on...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 22, 2023 | Local News
Hickory – This weekend marks a momentous occasion as the enchanting Broadway musical...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 22, 2023 | Local News
Hickory – Hickory Downtown Development Association is hosting the Fourth Annual Downtown...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 22, 2023 | Local News
Conover, NC – Join us for the 31st Annual Christmas in the Park on Tuesday, December 5th...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 22, 2023 | Local News
Morganton, NC – Have you been naughty or nice? He knows! Santa is setting up his workshop on...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 22, 2023 | National News
(AP) – For most of her life, Claudia Stearns dreaded Thanksgiving. As a person who struggled...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 16, 2023 | Focus Historian In Residence
Every region has a curious mix of names that come from the people who occupied the land. Some...
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Cold winds blow down from the north, with a bit of a nip and a touch of magic. It’s in the air,...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 16, 2023 | Focus Historian In Residence, Local News
Hudson, NC – Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Associate in Fine Arts –...
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Hickory – Celebrate a wonderful season of holiday events in Hickory! Festivities kick off on...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 16, 2023 | Sid On Sports
As the New England Patriots continue to lose games, rumors are circulating through NFL circles...
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Celebrate the holiday season and create handmade gifts with Hickory Public Library! Hickory Public...
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Mexico City (AP) – The lower chamber of Mexico’s congress once again turned to spectacle...
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Hickory – HKY4Vets is all about creating meaningful connections. Our goal is to link...
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Hickory – As the festivities of the holiday season begin, Home Instead® encourages residents in...
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By Marcia Dunn Cape Canaveral, FL (AP) – Scientists on Tuesday unveiled the first pictures...
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Charlotte, NC – Threatening phone calls, fake web pages and bogus QR codes are among the growing...
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Conover, NC – The Conover Farmers Market is hosting our Annual Holiday Market November 18th...
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Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University will host its annual celebration and musical showcase “A...
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By Matthew Perrone (AP) – A recent boom in psychedelic research has given way to a bumper...
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Theaters & Disc New to Streaming: The Killer (**) The great filmmaker David Fincher...
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Hickory – Hartzell Memorial United Methodist Church will observe Men’s Day on Sunday...
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Hickory – It’s back! It’s back! After a two-year interruption caused by Covid-19, Praise...
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By Scott Bauer Madison, WI (AP) – In Wisconsin, the old fashioned cocktail comes with...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 16, 2023 | Local News
Hickory – ANASTASIA, the hit Broadway musical, will make its much-anticipated Hickory...
Read MorePosted 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...
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Hickory – Celebrate a wonderful season of holiday events in Hickory! Festivities kick off on...
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Hickory – Carolina Caring, the Catawba County Veterans Service Office, and the Hickory Elks...
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By Jonel Aleccia (AP) – More than 40% of American adults are considered obese, yet the...
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Hickory – Redhawk Publications is pleased to announce the release of “‘Round Here,” a new...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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...
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Hickory – Joy McManus-Rodgers, an actor who has been involved with the Hickory Community...
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London (AP) – Four men were charged Monday over the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet from...
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Denver (AP) – The 3-point shot of Dallas forward Grant Williams felt slightly off all...
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Rescue Ranch will host its Outdoor Explorers Day Friday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m....
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The mood is dutiful. Not to be confused with doodiful… that’s something with a completely...
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Hickory – United Way agency Exodus Homes has 2023 “Hope Heals” Honor Cards available now....
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Hickory – Greensboro, NC, native Steve Cushman will be the featured reader at the November...
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Seagrove, NC – Plan your visit now! The Celebration of Seagrove Potters 16th Annual Festival...
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Hickory – The Catawba Valley Paralegal Association (CVPA) will be hosting a seminar entitled...
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Valdese, NC – The Waldensian Trail of Faith in Valdese will light up again this year in...
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Lenoir, NC – The Caldwell Men’s Chorus announces its Fall Concert on Saturday, November 18th...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | National News
By Fernando Crispim and Edmar Barros Manaus (AP) – The Negro River, the major tributary that...
Read MorePosted 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.”...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted by FOCUS Newspaper | November, 2, 2023 | Local News
Hickory – Joey Moray, who played Huey Calhoun in MEMPHIS last fall, is returning to the...
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Hickory – Veterans and Civilians Job Fair being held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 3pm...
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Newton, NC – Elf The Musical is based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious...
Read MorePosted 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...
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Hickory – Lake Hickory Country Club (LHCC) has announced that it will host four of the best...
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