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Markings on cars reported in Hickory

Hickory Police Department has received some reports of markings on car windows with none of the reports resulting in harm to citizens.  We are currently investigating these incidents to identify the person(s) responsible and will take out any applicable charges.

Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletic Director to speak at leadership conference

What makes a community strong? Speakers at this year’s Catawba Valley Leadership Conference will address themes related to this important question. The conference, which will be held Friday September 25th at 8:30 AM, will feature four area leaders:

Eagle Rock Camp inaugurates their grand opening in Catawba County

On Friday, September 11, 2020, Eagle Rock Camp officially opened in Catawba County with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. The organization, founded in South Carolina in August of 2011. Life-changing events caused the founder, Lynn Marilla, to relocate the organization to Conover, NC.

Rotary Club of Catawba Valley presents Jack G. McCaskill Awards for Service

On Thursday, September 10th, the Rotary Club of Catawba Valley presented awards for public service to Dr. J. W. Inscoe, Veterinarian and Summer Jenkins, Executive Director of The Corner Table in Newton.  The Jack G.

Heroin traffickers arrested in multi agency investigation

On Friday, September 11, 2020 investigators with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Group (SEG) seized 7.5 ounces of heroin during a traffic stop along Hwy 16 South in Catawba County. 6.5 pounds of marijuana was also seized during that encounter.

Catawba Farms & CVCC Alumni Association release blended wine to celebrate partnership

On Friday evening, Catawba Farms, located off of Business 321 in Newton, held a private event to officially release the “Red Hawk Red Blend” wine in collaboration with CVCC’s Advertising & Graphic Design program.

Current Labor Commissioner, Cherie Berry endorses candidate Josh Dobson as successor

Longtime North Carolina Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry, affectionately known as the ‘elevator lady,’ announced in April 2019 she wouldn’t run for a sixth term. Today, Berry has announced her official endorsement for Josh Dobson to be her successor.

Water rescue in Hickory on Sunday

HICKORY – At approximately 21:18 Sunday night, Hickory firefighters were dispatched to an incident where multiple people were trapped on the water.  The initial location was reported to be in the area of 2320 Brookford Blvd.  Firefighters worked to locate the persons, which was determined to be i

Newton Mayor Declares Constitution Week

Newton NC Mayor Eddie Haupt holds the official Proclamation declaring the week of September 17-23 as Constitution Week. 

To read more of this article see the Tuesday, September 8th edition of the Observer News Enterprise.

COVID-19 outbreak identified in facility

HICKORY – Catawba County Public Health is investigating a newly identified outbreak of COVID-19 at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where 2 residents and 1 staff member has tested positive for the virus.