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Jerry McCombs: Catawba County NAACP head still rallying against racism

On Monday, January 20, Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy was celebrated again, and Catawba County’s NAACP head, Jerry McCombs, headed up Newton’s activities.

The Salvation Army recognizes N-C Rotary

NEWTON-The Rotary Club of Newton Conover was recognized by The Salvation Army for their volunteer efforts in raising $15,320 through the iconic Red Kettle Program.

CVCC is home to one of the largest collections of holocaust resources in NC

On a night that might have begun like any other, but ended with the sound of broken glass, “Kristallnacht” (“the night of the broken glass”) marked the beginning of what looked like the end as Jewish-owned shops and synagogues were vandalized by Nazi troops.

Conover City Park awaits repairs

Parts of Conover City Park that were damaged in December, are still awaiting repairs.
When Timothy Mark Clark, 65, lost control of his car he caused a lot of damage to the park.

Whisk and Barrel’s one year anniversary builds off of legacy

Since October 1st, 2018, Whisk and Barrel has graced downtown Newton with delicious deli-style and bakery items. Anne Wepner, owner of several buildings in the downtown area, spoke about the opportunities for her family to build something great together.

Newton- Conover JROTC planning spring trip

Newton- Conover’s Navy JROTC is planning a spring break trip to Norfolk, Virginia in April. Around 30 cadets are hoping to be included.
Senior Naval Science Instructor, Kevin Nash, says they need to raise more money for the trip.

Newton celebrates opening of Raise the Barre Dance Academy

NEWTON, NC—Newton welcomed Raise the Barre Dance Academy to the city during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Jan. 3.

Coal ash cleanup settlement announced

January 2, 2019 - The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation agreed to a settlement with Duke Energy that means Duke will clean up and excavate the remaining six coal ash sites in North Carolina, including two in the Catawba Basin: the Marshall site on Lake Norman and the Allen site on Lake Wylie.

Firefighters provide “gift of warmth”

The Hickory Firefighters’ Association surprised children at Southwest Primary School and Jenkins Elementary School with the “Gift of Warmth” just before the winter, holiday break. 

Anne Stedman Jordan will still be around

“People will see me around,” says Newton’s former mayor, Anne Stedman Jordan. Even though retired now, Jordan loves the City of Newton, and says she will always call it “home.” “I love Newton, and my heart is there,” she said.