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Latest 'Batman' movie called a stunner
Batman returns to the big screen in "The Dark Knight," one of the most highly-anticipated movies of the year. The action-packed film, filled with cool new gadgets and menacing new villains, is the sequel to the 2005 film "Batman Begins" and, like its...
Entertainment Report
Saturday will be a day at the beach in Kings Mountain, as the town plays host to its annual BeachBlast event. The event, in its ninth year, is a tribute to shag and beach music and will feature performances by Crimson Rose, Billy Scott and the Prophets...
This Week's Playlist
It's finally happened. After so long, it's finally happened. No, we're not out of a drought yet. And no, gas prices haven't fallen back to $3.90. Finally, someone has taken me up on my offer to submit their own Playlist. As I throw in each week in...
Album Review: 'Evil Urges'
The band: My Morning JacketThe album: Evil UrgesGrade: A The band My Morning Jacket won't let anyone define its genre of music - even its diehard fans. If anyone, they are the folks who should understand this band defies labels. That's what's partially...
Alive After Five
Amy Sanders Hometown: Casar What do you do to get ready for a performance? Just practice. Most embarrassing moment: It was actually for Cleveland County Idol - I didn't bring a picture so the first time something was in the paper mine was the only...
Fishing for family fun?
I don't make it a habit to work when I'm on vacation. But since my family and I went to Edisto Island, S.C., last week, I couldn't pass up an opportunity to visit the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston for a story. The aquarium, which opened in May...
First two Idol hopefuls hit stage
Sharon AndrewsHometown: ShelbyWhat do you do to get ready for a performance? The first thing I do is pray and then practice. The most difficult thing for me is choosing a song - I look for inspiring lyrics and what's good for my vocal range. Most embarrassing...
Movie of math and money
Movie: "21"This film reminds me much of the Ocean's movies - with the casinos, gambling and glitz of Vegas - but without the sexy George Clooney. When Columbia Pictures presents a movie, I'm rarely disappointed. Though this movie was a bit tedious,...
Arts Council announces summer camps
What: Summer art campsWhere: Cleveland County Arts CouncilWhen: June 16-20, "Photographic Safari," "Clay Play!," "Hannah Montana!;" June 23- 27, "Horton's Art from Whoville," "Art Adventures," "The Wonderful World of World Art, Journey 1;" July 7-11,...
Gallery hosts guest
What: New ceramic artistWhen: May 29-June 30; Opening reception on May 29, from 5:30 to 8;30 p.m. as part of the Art ‘Round Town Gallery CrawlWhere: Buffalo Creek GalleryWho: Terry Shipley, a ceramic artist from CharlotteContact: 704-487-0256 ON...
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