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Catawba Farms opens Eco-Ice skating rink

Catawba Farms in Newton is offering new family fun. Since opening in 2015, Dennis Baucom, Micheal Waltuck, and Twyla Deese, joint owners, have offered a variety of experiences while supporting the local economy.

Online COVID-19 vaccine appointment option now available

HICKORY - Catawba County Public Health, Catawba Valley Health System (CVHS) and Frye Regional Medical Center (FRMC) are working together to schedule appointments for those eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through a new website, www.CatawbaVaccine.or

The YMCA kicks off its Building Strong Communities Campaign

For over 50 years, the YMCA has been a hub for members of the community to come together. Beginning in February 2020, the YMCA launched a capital campaign.

COVID-19 vaccination appointments now available for 65+

HICKORY – In line with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ changes to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan, adults 65 and older may now make an appointment to receive the vaccine by calling the Catawba County Public Health Vaccination Appointment Line (828-695-6650) Monday th

City of Newton awarded $715,000 community development grant

The North Carolina Department of Commerce recently awarded the City of Newton $715,000 as part of the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Program (CDBG-CV).

Newton’s water receives statewide award

The Newton Water Treatment Plant has been honored for the 17th consecutive year with a prestigious award for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards.

Bennett Funeral Service welcomes new employee, Dr. Ed Yount  

Bennett Funeral Service is pleased to announce the addition of their new employee, Dr. Ed Yount. Dr. Yount joined Bennett Funeral Service in November after serving as Senior Pastor at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Conover, NC.

Newton-Conover City Schools awarded $10 million construction grant

Newton-Conover City Schools was one of five school districts awarded a $10 million construction grant by the state of North Carolina. The grant is to be used to build a new academic wing at Newton-Conover High School to replace the two-story building that was constructed in 1964.

COVID-19 vaccination appointments now available to residents 75 and older

As the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) moves into Phase 1B of its statewide COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan, Catawba County residents who are 75 and older and are not residing in a long-term care facility will soon be able to make appointments to receive the COVID-1

Hickory Police Department are investigating man’s death

HICKORY - Hickory Police are investigating the death of an unknown white male that was located at 2:00 pm today near 1930 3rd Ave LN SE.