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There’s something special happening in Catawba County — children are learning outdoors again. Earthsong Explorers, the county’s first and only forest school, opened in June 2025 a…
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Sponsored Stay Warm This Winter in Lincolnton's Newest Indoor Play Place
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Thanksgiving week is here, and while it’s one of the most meaningful times of the year, it can also…
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When local families began sharing concerns about delays in receiving their SNAP benefits, Casa Aguilar &m…
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Raised in Charlotte and now happily rooted in Hickory since 2022, I’m a Davidson College grad, mom of three, and co-founder of a local forest school. I love sharing local events and resources!
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