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Search warrant leads to seizure of drugs, cash and guns

On Tuesday, 06/09/2020 Investigators with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Group (SEG) conducted a traffic stop on Miguel Angel Pastrano as he travelled along Hwy 70 in Newton. Pastrano (38 yoa) was stopped for a window tint violation.

Gibson wins HPS Teacher of the Year

Nine outstanding teachers were recently nominated as the 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year for Hickory Public Schools. Each of these notable nine will serve as the title winners for their respective schools.

CVMC begins easing visitor restrictions

HICKORY, NC – Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) is easing some of its visitor restrictions, initially put in place at the end of March to help protect the safety of patients and staff from the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Newton Police Chief, Sipe wants to build bridges with the community

Newton’s Police Chief, Vidal Sipe, wants the community to know that he and his officers are here for them.

“We definitely appreciate our community,” he said. “They take care of us and we take care of them.”

Newton extends suspension of disconnection of residential utility servicesNewton extends suspension of disconnection of residential utility services

NEWTON, NC—To help ensure residents can remain in their homes and slow the spread of the coronavirus, the City of Newton will not disconnect residential utility service or assess late fees through July 29, 2020.

Outbreaks ongoing at care facilities

HICKORY – Catawba County Public Health is seeing an increase in cases related to ongoing outbreaks at congregate care facilities. Based on test results received today, 31 residents and two staff at Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation in Viewmont have been infected with COVID-19.

Probation absconder apprehended by Special Enforcement Group unit

Joshua Lee Beatty (29 yoa), an absconder from the North Carolina Department of Community Corrections, was apprehended by the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Group (SEG) on 05/16/2020 following a foot pursuit.

Balls Creek Campground rebuilding underway

New structures, commonly known as “tents,” are popping up at the historic Balls Creek Campground.

The wooden structures are being erected to replace 40 that were lost to a fire on September 29, 2019.

Novel Taproom opening May 22

“It’s been a mess,” Jeff Allen said speaking of the Corona virus pandemic and how it’s delayed the opening of his new business the Novel Taproom.

Originally, he’d planned on opening the Newton business in mid-March, but a couple of issues caused a delay.

Occupant found deceased in Newton structure fire

NEWTON, NC—The Newton Fire Department was dispatched to the area of West 8th Street and North Frye Avenue to a reported structure fire at 12:15 a.m. May 17. Upon arrival at 12:19 a.m., firefighters discovered a fully involved residential structure fire at 509 West 9th Street.