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CCC&TI is offering The Play Method course to help adults reconnect through intentional play — it covers the science, psychology and practical uses of play for personal growth.

Long View Fire Department is using a rescue truck from 9/11 to honor its role during the attack, as firefighters display quotes that remember fallen heroes.

The exhibit shows powerful photos from that day to help the community recall its history.

A Lenoir-Rhyne grad is competing in a small business contest for a $30,000 prize & the winner will be announced soon in Hickory.

The Hickory Crawdads won 4-3 in game two of the Southern Division Championship last Thursday at the Joe (Joseph P.

Riley Ballpark) in Charleston with a six-inning shutout by Evan Siary. Today at 7:05 p.m., they play game three to seek their first playoff win and face Fayetteville.

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks (9/11) as communities nationwide hold moments of silence and service to honor nearly 3,000 victims and the courage shown by first responders.

North Carolina officials reached a historic $590M settlement with DuPont and Chemours on Sept.

10 to resolve PFAS contamination and support local projects in Bladen, Cumberland, Brunswick and New Hanover (according to the state Department of Justice).

The Catawba County Library celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month to support literacy and mark the start of the school year in Hickory.

The event has been held every September since 1987 to help community members explore library resources.

The City of Hickory will hold a Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony this Friday, Sept.

11 at 9:30 a.m. at Union Square. Local officials and community leaders will lead bell tolling at 8:46 a.m. and musical tributes to honor 9/11.