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Early voting and the importance of local elections

Yard signs, parade floats, and social media posts have ensured the names of local candidates are in the public eye as they gear up for the 2019 Municipal and City School Elections. Forty candidates have filed to run for various seats in Catawba, Claremont, Conover, Maiden, and Newton.

Newton business takes local to heart

From one town to the next, the shop local movement has made an impact on how small businesses operate in their communities. The movement encourages buyers to spend money with small businesses, in turn supporting prosperity within their communities. With their simple tagline, "Local.

City of Newton plans electric service interruption for upgrade

Electric service to City of Newton customers will be interrupted from 10:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, until 6:00 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30. During that time, most City of Newton electric customers in our area will not have power. The city’s electric delivery station on N.C.

Newton Fire Department acquires new fire truck

During the city council meeting on Tuesday evening, Fire Chief Kevin Yoder spoke about the new fire engine that has now been completed. Three years ago was the beginning of the new truck. After much talk about the requirements for a new fire truck, a committee was created.

Congressman McHenry presents grant award

Conover, NC: Congressman McHenry stopped by to congratulate Manufacturing Solutions Center, Catawba Valley Community College, and the City of Conover on their success, and to present the grant award for $750,000.

John’s Ice Cream: Made with love from Maiden

John and Charlene Staton share a passion for making homemade ice cream

The Maiden couple are so successful at it, that it's became a self-sustaining business for them over the past 19 years.

After 56 years in the banking business, Jeanette Ringley says farewell

People’s Bank Vice President and Business Center Manager for the Newton branch, Jeanette Ringley has spent 56 years in the banking business.  Now, she is saying goodbye.

“Hump Day” every day at the fair

With a new attraction at the Hickory American Legion fair this year, you can learn about the rare Dromedary (one hump) camel. This is a one-of-a-kind entertaining and educational experience featuring seven camels from the Camel Kingdom, based out of the Tampa Florida area.

Oldest Catawba County war veteran dies at 104

The oldest Catawba County war veteran, 104-year-old Joe Goble, died Saturday at Abernethy Laurels, where he had made his home with his late wife and later on his own.

Owner of The Holly & Ivy Inn talks about removal of trees

David Hayes didn't want to remove the historic Ash trees in his yard.  He wanted to save the 100- year -old trees that had been a part of Newton for so long. 

Standing at around 90 feet tall, the trees were hard to miss by passersby of North Main Avenue.