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Vacation Bible School

“Champion: Empowered by Jesus” – Three Evenings of Fun Bible Classes, Crafts, Games, Face Painting and More. Light Meal Served Daily at 5:30pm. Classes for Ages 2 – Adult. Kids who register by July 18 will receive

NC Peach Sale

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Who: Hudson Lions Club What: NC Peaches Sale Where: Hudson UMC Church When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 230pm until sold out, through August 4th

Court Officer Threatened

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A Hickory man is facing felony charges of threatening a court officer.  39 year old Lenny Dean Warsham was arrested by Catawba County Sheriff’s officers. He was placed in the Catawba County Detention Facility under a $150,000

Blood Drive

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The Blood Connection will be participating in the upcoming Blackberry Festival. There will be mobile blood donation centers present from 9am to 5pm on Saturday July 16th, so those attending the festival can help to save a

Handymen Needed

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The City of Hickory is seeking contractors and handyman services to participate in the housing rehabilitation programs offered to homeowners within Hickory city limits. The City’s two housing rehabilitation programs aim to improve the quality of the

Outdoor Drama

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Our 54th season chronicles the struggles of the Waldensian people as they seek religious and civil freedom in their homeland in the Cottian Alps and their subsequent move to the United States and the founding of our

Crash

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An early morning single vehicle wreck left a car almost straight up on a utility pole.  The crash occurred on Burkemont Ave in Morganton, Sunday.  The accident is still under investigation.  No injuries were reported.  This picture

Hickory Elections

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The City of Hickory will hold its municipal election July 26th.  Early voting is underway for two races.  Incumbent Mayor Hank Guess is facing Al Hoover while incumbent city councilman David Zagaroli is facing Chris Simmons.  The

Crime Reports

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Bond was set at $77,500 for a Lenoir man.  32 year old Matthew Charles Minton was arrested by Lenoir Police.  He faces felony larceny and resist an officer among other charges.  He was placed in the Caldwell

New Businesses

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Construction crews have begun work in Lenoir at 141 Blowing Rock Blvd.  Chipotle restaurant will occupy the site along with Aspen Dental.  The existing building has been torn down and is being removed.  The new businesses will