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Debbie Lynn’s Closet turns hobby into a business

Debbie Rice has sewed for years. She stopped sewing as a hobby when she began doing it as a job in manufacturing. This passion got rekindled when she began dating her now-boyfriend, whose zeal for renaissance fair engagement sparked her interest to begin sewing again.

Hickory American Legion Fair was a success

Catawba County’s Hickory American Legion Fair wrapped up on Monday night.

President of the Fair Board, Gary Price, says it was a success.

To read more of this article see the Thursday, September 9th edition of the Observer News Enterprise.

The Kiwanis Club of Newton turns 100

Originally founded in 1915, the club has around 600,000 members, 15,000 youth and adult clubs, and is represented in 80 different nations.

The Newton Kiwanis was originally chartered on August 12, 1921 after the Hickory Kiwanis sponsored them.

“Who is your God?” book signing held at Whisk & Barrel recently

A unique book signing was held at the Whisk & Barrel on Saturday.

Co-authored by seven ladies, “Who is your God?” brought in many wanting to talk about the book’s meaning.

To read more of this article see the Thursday, September 2nd edition of the Observer News Enterprise.

Jessica White promoted to Lead Finance Department for the Town of Maiden

Jessica White has been named Finance Officer for the Town of Maiden. Town Manager, Todd Herms selected White for the position because “she has a proven trackrecord of being a hard worker, great teammate, and very knowledgable about the town’s finances.

United Way school supply drive collects more than 6,000 items

Every educator has one...a stash of extra classroom supplies, according to Webb A. Murray Elementary Principal Angela Garcia.  

To read more of this article see the Saturday, August 28th edition of the Observer News Enterprise.

Third doses for COVID-19 vaccine available for immunocompromised individuals

Catawba County Public Health and other vaccination providers throughout the county are now offering a third or “booster” dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised.

First Day Of School In Catawba County

(From left to right) Jayce, Landon and Parker are all excited, as are all the other students in Catawba County, who were heading back to school on Monday, August 23.

To read more of this article see the Tuesday, August 24th edition of the Observer News Enterprise.

Rain holds off for Reunion parade

Thursday people lined the streets of downtown Newton for the 132nd Soldiers Reunion.

American flags were flying and other signs of patriotism were worn by people excited for the parade.

Rain won’t stop Balls Creek’s Campground

Braving the wet Monday, several tent owners came out to talk and walk around the historic area that so many love.

Established in 1853 as a Methodist Campmeeting, it runs every year for two weeks. This year Campmeeting started August 8 and will end August 22.