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NCMBC regional office at CVCC set for June 23 grand opening

HICKORY, N.C. — The grand opening for the new regional office for the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) on the campus of Catawba Valley Community College has been set for June 23 at 2 p.m.

Registered sex offender arrested for possession of child porn

Jason Dewayne Cuthbertson, a registered sex offender, has been arrested and charged with Second Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Third Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.

CBV holds official ribbon cutting in Newton

Friday was a big day for Newton’s CBV (Community Brewing Ventures) Brewery & Taproom. The unique Newton business had its official ribbon cutting, after officially opening April 16.

“PopTart Bandits” apprehended following break-in to Elementary School

Jacob Gherret Hamrick (24 yoa) and a juvenile accomplice have been identified after breaking into Blackburn Elementary School. This break-in was discovered by school administrators around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, 06/02/2021. It appears these suspects entered the school through an unsecured door.

Twin City Insurance celebrates 75 years in business

Twin City Insurance celebrated their 75th anniversary Tuesday.

To thank the community, the agency provided lunch, live music from WNNC 1230 AM and 101.3 FM, prizes, and other giveaways.

Carolina Caring offers free camp for children 11 and up

Carolina Caring and Rising Hope Farms in Claremont have teamed up once again to offer Brighter Days Children’s Camp on Thursday, July 15, from 8 a.m. to noon for kids ages 11 and up who have lost a loved one.

Community rallies to show support for N-CCS teachers and staff

We can all agree that 2020, into 2021, has been one for the history books.  COVID-19 changed life as we knew it. Panic buying left us with empty shelves and scarce provisions. Toilet paper became a commodity and masks are currently the newest wardrobe accessories.

Yard of the Month awarded by Newton Appearance Commission

The Newton Appearance Commission recently presented Luminita and Teo Spencer with the Yard of the Month honor for the month of May.

To read more of this article see the Thursday, May 27th edition of the Observer News Enterprise.

YMCA holds a free community day

On Saturday, May 22nd, the YMCA hosted a day filled with various family fun events, sponsored by Wake Forest Baptist Health. Open to the community, the event was free to the public and celebrated all of the recent changes going forward.

Soldier’s Reunion returns, and sponsors are being sought

“Honoring Our Heritage” is the theme of the 132nd annual Soldiers Reunion as the citizens of Catawba County honor not only their war veterans but also the men and women now serving in our nation’s armed forces.