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Hickory City, Community Appearance Commission to give away trees

HICKORY – In celebration of Arbor Day, the City of Hickory and the Community Appearance Commission (CAC) will distribute free potted trees at the Downtown Hickory Farmers Market on Saturday, April 24.

Three men charged with breaking into Valero convenience store in Newton

On Thursday, April 15th, 2021, at approximately 4:59 am, an officer with the Newton Police Department was on routine patrol when he discovered a breaking and entering in progress at the Valero convenience store located at 1969 Northwest Blvd.

Local Litter Sweep taking place April 17

It’s time again to help Keep Catawba County Beautiful as part of Litter Sweep, a statewide initiative organized twice a year by the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

To read more of this article see the Thursday, April 15th edition of the Observer News Enterprise.

Succop donates signed football to the CAPC

HICKORY -- The Children’s Advocacy and Protection Center of Catawba County is preparing for our first Virtual Denim & Diamonds Fundraiser on April 24th! Hickory’s own, Ryan Succop, has donated a signed NFL football to be auctioned off as part of this fundraiser.

Bennett Funeral Service gives COVID-19 funeral reimbursement  information

With the implementation of FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application process, Bennett Funeral Service offers its assistance to the families it served after January 20, 2020, who think they may be eligible to apply for a reimbursement.

Local Group 5 vaccination information

HICKORY – As the state’s vaccine rollout plan has opened up to everyone over age 16 on April 7, Catawba County Public Health, Catawba Valley Health System and Frye Regional Medical Center will continue to provide a joint vaccination appointment request process through

Newton to celebrate Arbor Day

Newton will celebrate Arbor Day with the planting of an autumn blaze maple at Central Cemetery and celebrate being named 2021 Tree City USA. The Arbor Day Celebration begins at 10 a.m. Saturday April 10. Free seedlings will be available for attendees.

Conover man is sentenced to at least 19 years in prison

A Conover man was sentenced to at least 19 years in prison following his conviction for property crimes and attainment of habitual felon status.

The Green Room celebrates 34 years of producing plays for the community

From humble beginnings, The Green Room exemplifies what consistency and hard work can achieve. Organized in 1987, The Green Room originated as a local group of individuals who desired to produce plays for the community to enjoy.

Local pastors share vaccine experience

On March 11th, 2021, four members of our local African-American clergy were vaccinated at Catawba Valley Medical Center in an effort to produce a positive example to others in their respective communities to receive the vaccine. Those who participated were: Rev.