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Donald Hicks Basketball Camp: Helping Children

Donald Hicks Basketball Camp is in its 18th year, and it’s still going strong.

The camp not only focuses on basketball, but also on values and making friends.

Kindergarteners through high school seniors are encouraged to make friends, and everyone is welcome.

Madison “Madi” Story: On to the next chapter

Madi Story, 23, graduated from Bandys High School in 2014.  From there, she was awarded a full scholarship to play basketball for Appalachian State University. 

So, for four years, Story played basketball and was even the team captain for three.

Newton boarding house damaged by fire

A structure fire was reported just before 8 am Monday morning at the boarding house on South College Avenue. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found smoke coming from a second-floor bedroom. The firefighters made entry, searched and evacuated all occupants.

Sweet Leaf Map Festival comes to HMS

It’s a first of its kind festival for Catawba County.  The Sweet Leaf Map Festival is scheduled for Friday July 5 and Saturday July 6 at the Hickory Motor Speedway.

The festival will have multiple vendors, live music, comedians, a car show, a premium bar, and speakers.

Yerby Ray runs for city council

The filing period for this year’s municipal election in Newton starts at the end of this week, but the hat of one candidate has already landed in the ring.

Oh My Town and Country! : Furniture Consignment on Springs Road

There’s a fairly new consignment shop off of Springs Road in Hickory.

Owner Eva Richards opened Oh My Town and Country! Consignment in November 2018. Her business is located downstairs from Carolina Furniture Outlet.

Richards sells unique furniture and home accessories.

Piece by Peace: Open in Conover

There’s a new children’s consignment store in downtown Conover.

“Piece by Peace” is open and Missy Roderick, owner, wants everyone to come out and see what her store has to offer.

Grand opening held

Corner Foods of Newton held their grand opening on Sunday.

The new owner, Jackie Patel, was happy to have so many people attend the event and welcome her to the area.

“We Remember” to be theme of 2019 Soldiers Reunion

NEWTON — “We Remember” will be the theme of Soldiers Reunion 2019, Catawba County’s historic patriotic festival, when for a week in mid-August its war veterans are honored. The 130th Soldiers Reunion returns to downtown Newton with family-oriented activities.

Car Hits Panera Bread Store In Hickory

Panera Bread on Highway 127 in Hickory has been closed due to damage after a vehicle ran into the side of the building. They are hoping to reopen on Monday, June 24.