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Alexander County man collects $1 million scratch-off prize
HICKORY, N.C. — George Scheide of Hickory took a chance on a $50 scratch-off and won a $1 million prize. Scheide bought his lucky $10 Million Spectacular ticket from Kountry Kwik Stop on N.C. 127 in Hickory. When Scheide arrived last Tuesday to collect his winnings, he had a decision to make. He could choose […]
Local Artists Invited to Showcase Talent at Catawba County’s Juneteenth Art Contest
The Hickory Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Juneteenth Collaborative of Catawba County, is announcing a call for artists for the upcoming Juneteenth Art Contest. This event will take place during the Juneteenth Opening Night on May 30, 2024. Artists are encouraged to submit works that explore themes of liberation, heritage, and equality. The contest offers a platform for artists to share their historical and personal stories, cultural traditions, or visions of an inclusive future.
See how Gaston County restaurants rated April 5-18
Here are the North Carolina Department of Health’s restaurant and food stand inspection scores for Gaston County conducted April 5 through April 18, 2024. All restaurants listed this week received an A rating. The North Carolina Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. ...
Group helps Cherryville students shop for mom for Mother's Day
Susan Eason, the owner of Party Girls Catering in Cherryville, received a Christmas gift from her granddaughter in 2022 that inspired her. “I was the only one that got a gift because she could only afford one,” Eason said. ...
Powerball ticket sold in Gaston County worth $200,000 expires soon
RALEIGH, N.C. — Powerball players in North Carolina, especially those around Gaston County, should double-check any tickets they have to see if they are the winner of an unclaimed $200,000 prize. The ticket was purchased for the Nov. 11 drawing and will expire on Friday, May 10. It was sold at Murphy USA on Lincolnton […]
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