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Could Newton get a trolley?

The Newton City Council talked about the possibility of adding a trolley car to downtown during their council meeting on Tuesday.
Read more in the Thursday edition of the O-N-E.

2-year-old boy back home after bitten by copperhead

A 2-year-old Claremont boy is back home after being bitten by a copperhead. He spent two days in the hospital after the snake bit him while he was playing near a lawn mower.
Read more in the Wednesday edition of the O-N-E.

Ex-girlfriend of former sheriff's captain to seek settlement from county

A letter from the lawyer of ex-girlfriend of former Catawba County Sheriff Captain Jason Reid said she is seeking $750,000 plus attorney's fees from the County for the emotional distress their client suffered after she claims Reid placed a county-owned GPS tracking device on her car.

Officials release name of man who died in ATV accident

Officials with the Catawba County Sheriff's Office said that Josh Helms, 21 of Newton, was the man who died in a four wheeler accident on Tuesday near Claremont.
Read more in the Friday edition of the O-N-E.

Newton neighborhood gets a visit from unexpected guest

A neighborhood in South Newton was visited by an unusual guest this week.
Read more in the Friday edition of the O-N-E.

Officials investigate fire in Catawba

Officials with the Catawba County Fire Marshal's office are looking at the possible cause of a fire that burned a vacant home on Mabel Street in Catawba.
Read more in the Friday edition of the O-N-E.

Man dies in 4-wheeler accident

A man was killed Tuesday night in a 4-wheeler accident on Edwards Road near Claremont.

Wreck sends moped driver to hospital

A moped driver from Hickory was taken to the hospital after a Toyota passenger car pulled out in front of him in Conover on Monday.
Read more in the Tuesday edition of the O-N-E.

Former sheriff captain Jason Reid has first day in court

Former Catawba County Sheriff Captain Jason Reid had his first day in court in Lincolnton on Friday.

Former sheriff candidate Jason Reid faces felony charges

Former sheriff candidate Jason Reid has been indicted on two felony charges according to multiple sources.

This is an ongoing story and the O-N-E will update this story as more information becomes available.