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Government Center Complex adds combat wounded veterans’ reserved parking spaces

There are four spaces reserved for combat wounded veterans on the campus: at the Veterans Service Office (outside the Emergency Services entrance), in front of the Sheriff’s Office, in front of the Justice Center, and in front of the Government Center.

Tractor trailer carrying wood chips overturns in Newton

A two-vehicle accident involving a passenger car and 18-wheeler shut down the north bound lane of N.C. 16 at the intersection in N.C. 10 around 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
The truck's cargo, wood chips, was dumped across the highway.
Read more in the Thursday edition of the O-N-E.

1 dead, 1 arrested after double shooting in Conover

A 24-year-old male and his mother were shot by Scott Anthony Putnam inside their residence on Curlee Dr in Conover, according to a press release.
Putnam was arrested early Wednesday morning.
Read more in the Thursday edition of the O-N-E.

Despite setback, Newton man determined to help others at ECCCM

Speak to any volunteer at Easter Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry and you will likely hear the name Bruce Deese mentioned. Though ECCCM has many volunteers from across the county, Deese stands out.

Soldiers Reunion parade to be rerouted, Cruisin' 2018 in jeopardy

To avoid the Streetscape construction in Downtown Newton, the 2018 Soldiers Reunion Parade will be rerouted from North Main Avenue to Ashe Avenue.
Also, event organizers are concerned if the Cruisin' 2018 will still happen.
Read more in the Tuesday edition of the O-N-E.

2 dead after plane crashes near Lincolnton

LINCOLNTON, N.C. (AP) — A small plane with two people aboard has crashed after leaving the airport in Lincolnton, according to Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen.

Car hits culvert, overturns on Old Catawba Road

A single-vehicle wreck on Old Catawba Road sent a woman to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Troopers said the driver's Ford crossed the center line, hit a culvert and then flipped onto its roof.
Read more in the Tuesday edition of the O-N-E.

Newton pharmacy announces closure

A popular pharmacy in Newton announced it is closing its doors next month.
Read more in the Thursday edition of the O-N-E.

Newton house fire ruled intentional

An early morning house fire on East D Street has been ruled intentionally set, according to officials with the Newton Fire Department.
Read more in the Thursday edition of the O-N-E.

Credit card skimmer found at gas pump in Newton

On 17 July 2018, at 5:26 pm, Newton police responded to the Exxon gas station located at 2443 W. NC 10 Hwy (intersection of Startown Rd) in reference to a possible fraud.