News

Delivering smiles during a Pandemic!

Since the start of the second semester at Hickory High, the student-members of the HHS Key Club have pulled together fun ways to brighten the days of the HHS school staff.

NCHS Alumni honors former school by providing grass colorant to the football field

It is no question that our local schools have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic this past year. Once beloved by many students, one of the aspects of schools most affected is sports.

Empowering youth and families

Catawba County 4-H has recently graduated their first cohort of families from their new Empowering Youth and Families program and is accepting registration for the Spring group.

Newton Fire Department acquires life-saving CPR devices

The Newton Fire Department recently acquired three LUCAS devices, which allow first responders to deliver high-quality, consistent chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

An important message from Sheriff Brown in conjunction with Catawba County Schools

Recently Catawba County Schools and the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office became aware of two instances where students were contacted via the Internet by persons who desired to exploit them.

Best friends unite to do good for the community

Best friends Janice Mayo and Sandy Siri, owner of Stylin Nails Salon located in downtown Newton on Court Square, have made comfort bags for the homeless in our community.

Catawba Farms continues to help Newton

Catawba Farms continues to help Newton. Whether it’s through clean-up or other community projects, the owners Twyla Deese, Micheal Waltuck, and Dennis Baucom are committed to making a difference.

Homicide investigation underway following a shooting at a Mtn View establishment

On Sunday, 02/14/2021 at 1:06 a.m. deputies with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of persons fighting at The Stump Event Center, which is located in the Mtn View community of Hickory. When deputies arrived they encountered a large crowd on the premises.

YMCA of Catawba Valley celebrates legacy by raising funds to renovate Hickory location

In 1952, the Shuford family and leadership of C.O. Miller established what was known as the Hickory Foundation Center, which quickly came to be a staple for families in the community.

Catawba and Maiden Rescue Squads recently acquire ROSC-U devices

Maiden Rescue Squad Chief Dustin Frye announced Monday that his organization just deployed three ROSC-U mechanical CPR devices in their large response district.