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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Caldwell County Student Art Exhibition

from:Caldwell Arts Council

The walls of the Caldwell Arts Council will be filled with artwork showing the creativity and talent of Caldwell County students in February.  Elementary student artwork...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Lenoir, North Carolina with AmericanTowns Lenoir Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Caldwell County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Lenoir organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Lenoir is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

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Weekend Activities in and around Lenoir

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Lenoir area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts North Carolina’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Lenoir in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in North Carolina  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. ...

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An Invitation to our Lenoir Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Lenoir, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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‘What Color Is Your Reality?’ - Exhibition

from:Caldwell Arts Council

The Caldwell Arts Council is pleased to announce the January 2012 exhibit “What Color Is Your Reality?” hosted by Altrusa Club.  Featured artists are Nathaniel Miller...

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Call For Artists To Submit Work For Gallery Exhibit In 2013

from:Caldwell Arts Council

Juried Review Open to Artists and Art Groups in all MediumsThe Caldwell Arts Council is accepting portfolios from artists interested in exhibiting in 2013 at the Arts Council...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in North Carolina

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a North Carolina Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to...

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Experience A ‘Taste Of Christmas’

from:Caldwell Arts Council

Enjoy the elegance of Christmas at “A Taste of Christmas” at the Irish Rose Bed & Breakfast, benefitting the Caldwell Arts Council.  This 4th annual event features...

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Satie’s Holiday Sale - Grand Opening

from:Caldwell Arts Council

Lenoir, NC - “The Gifts of Christmas” is the theme of this year’s annual Satie’s Holiday Show & Sale at the Caldwell Arts CouncilLocally handcrafted gifts for...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Lenoir Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Lenoir area

Lenoir NC Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Lenoir area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and organic produce...

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Lenoir Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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Caldwell Arts Council Announces Winners of Regional Artist Project Grants

from:Caldwell Arts Council

November 4-23 - ASU Fine Arts Faculty present "Ink, Clay and Other Matter(s)" at Caldwell Arts Council. Opening Reception Friday November 4, 5-7:30pm hosted by the...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Lenoir Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Lenoir elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for North Carolina NC

North Carolina Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in North Carolina. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Lenoir and across the country. With...

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Caldwell Visual Artists Competition

from:Caldwell Arts Council

The 35th Annual Caldwell Visual Artists Competition is scheduled, hosted by friends of the Caldwell Arts Council.Six cash awards totaling $650 will be presented during the opening...

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Langley Winds Performance

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Granite Falls, NC – Join us in Granite Falls, North Carolina, for a special concert by the Langley Winds Woodwind Ensemble.The United States Air Force Heritage of America’s...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for North Carolina NC

We have the best North Carolina apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of North Carolina. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and...

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Call For Artists - ‘Satie’s Annual Holiday Show And Sale’

from:Caldwell Arts Council

Lenoir, NC - The Caldwell Arts Council is seeking artists & crafters to participate in our annual Satie's Holiday Show & Sale Items to be considered for the holiday sale...

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Bryon Blakemore Photography at Cald. Mem. Hosp. Art-in-Healing Gallery

from:Caldwell Arts Council

The Caldwell Arts Council is pleased to announce the 4th  Quarter exhibit at the Caldwell Memorial Hospital Art-in-Healing Gallery.  Artwork by Lenoir photographer Bryon...

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Caldwell Arts Council Announced Grassroots Grant Awards

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The Caldwell Arts Council is pleased to announce that $9,000 in Grassroots Arts Program Grant Funds have been awarded to the following organizations & programs:Happy Valley...

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Back to School for Lenoir - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Lenoir! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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5.9 Earthquake felt in Lenoir, centered in Virginia

A rare 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit northwest Virginia sending shock waves throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area that were felt as far north as New York City and...

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Caldwell Arts Council September Exhibit - Town and Country

from:Caldwell Arts Council

The Caldwell Arts Council is pleased to announce their September exhibit, “Town & Country.  An opening reception and opportunity to meet the artists will be held...

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Caldwell Arts Council August Exhibit

from:Caldwell Arts Council

Lenoir, NC---The Caldwell Arts Council is pleased to announce their August exhibit, “Among Friends”  with an opening “meet the artists” reception set for August 5,...

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Caldwell Arts Council Announces 3rd Quarter Exhibit at Art-in-Healing Gallery

from:Caldwell Arts Council

Lenoir, NC---The Caldwell Arts Council is pleased to announce the 3rd Quarter exhibit at the Caldwell Memorial Hospital Art-in-Healing Gallery.  Artwork by Asheville artist...

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Caldwell Arts Council Announces 26th Annual Sculpture Celebration

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Lenoir, NC---The Caldwell Arts Council in Lenoir, NC, in partnership with the Tri State Sculptors Association is announcing the 26th Annual Sculpture Celebration.  Recognized...

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Caldwell Arts Council June Exhibition 'ICE'

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The Caldwell Arts Council is pleased to announce their June exhibit, “ICE” on display from June 3-30, with an opening reception set for June 3rd, 5-7:30pm.John Higdon of...

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Caldwell Arts Council Announces Availability of Grassroots Grant Funds for Community Organizations

from:Caldwell Arts Council

Lenoir, NC – The Caldwell Arts Council announces that Grassroots Arts Program Grant Applications are now available. These grants support community art programs such as...

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Caldwell Arts Council Announces Granite Falls Concert

from:Caldwell Arts Council

Strictly Clean and Decent will present a special bluegrass concert. The concert will be special in two ways. First of all Strictly Clean and Decent will feature the original line...

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Make a difference in Lenoir! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Lenoir area and around the...

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Mamma Mia!

from:Caldwell Arts Council

Travel with the Caldwell Arts Council to see the Broadway performance of “MAMMA MIA!”  at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Theatre in Charlotte.  Enjoy a comfortable...

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NC–Art-in-Healing Gallery Exhibit

from:Caldwell Arts Council

The Caldwell Arts Council and Caldwell Memorial Hospital are pleased to announce the exhibit for the second quarter of 2011 for the Art in Healing Gallery:  Watercolors by...

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Caldwell Arts Council Announces National Watercolor Society Traveling Show

from:Caldwell Arts Council

Lenoir, Caldwell County, NC – From landscapes to portraits. From abstracts to realism. From Bradenton, FL to Springfield, MO;  Meridian, ID to Pleasanton, CA to downtown...

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Exhibit: 'All Shapes and Sizes'

from:Caldwell Arts Council

The Caldwell Arts Council is pleased to announce their March exhibit, “All Shapes and Sizes”.Featured artists for this exhibit are Gregory Smith of Banner Elk NC, Jody Servon...

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Caldwell Arts Council Announces Middle School Poetry Recitation Competition

from:Caldwell Arts Council

Nineteen middle school students in grades 6-8 from across Caldwell County are preparing for the sixth annual Middle School Poetry Recitation Competition sponsored by the Caldwell...

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Caldwell Arts Council To Host National Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibit

from:Caldwell Arts Council

The Caldwell Arts Council is pleased to be one of only five host locations for the National Watercolor Society (NWS) 90th Annual Exhibition’s Traveling Show.The National...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to Grow

Bev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns Home

On April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals

(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership Skills

Reilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land Mines

Kristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially...

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Hurricane Irene is heading towards North Carolina, Take Shelter

With its trajectory bound for the eastern seaboard, Hurricane Irene could strike North Carolina’s Outer Banks as early as Friday night, with at-risk areas including...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to Caring

For some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works at...

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