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Downtown Newton to host Small Business Saturday

Small businesses are the staple of our community, owned by family, friends, and neighbors.

The Downtown Newton Drive-Thru Christmas Parade held Saturday

It’s no secret that 2020 has come with some uncertainties and unprecedented times. However, our local community has proven resilience as we adjust in order to celebrate moments of togetherness.

Budokan Newton sponsors food drive

Budokan Newton, a longstanding business in Catawba County, is helping teach their students life lessons and community service.

“Meet Me At The Market”

The Conover Farmers Market annual Holiday Market will be held Saturday, November 21 at the Conover Post Office parking lot beginning at 10:00 AM thru 2:00 PM. There will be up to 40 vendors participating.

Love and service to the fire department connects two love stories

Carol Cheslock, wife of Tommy Cheslock for around 31 years, celebrates his service and their time together through the donation of over 539 patches collected from a variety of fire departments.

HealthSmart Pharmacy in Newton celebrates 20 years

Melinda Travis, owner of HealthSmart Pharmacy in Newton, is thankful to celebrate 20 years.

Last week, she had a week of giveaways, guests, discounts, and a free hotdog lunch to acknowledge the important milestone.

Newton hosts its annual Christmas Crawl

Downtown Newton has long held a variety of events to support local businesses from eatery to retail. This year, the Downtown Newton Development Association added several promotional events in lieu of the usual in-person events hosted during the fall and winter seasons.

Thank you Catawba County Veterans

Today, on Veterans Day, the Observer News Enterprise would like to thank all of our Catawba County veterans for their service.

Cornerstone Counseling Center, Institute, and Academy to host a COVID-friendly family event

In years past, Cornerstone has hosted an annual cornhole tournament for families in the community in order to fundraise for student scholarships and client assistance.

Former U.S. Marine and restaurateur offers Veterans’ Day specials

A year this November, Brian Rogers opened the Shuckin’ Shack in Hickory, located off of HWY 70. Specialties mostly include seafood options, such as: lobster rolls, a lobster grilled cheese (titled The Tuxedo T-Shirt), low country boils, crab legs, oysters, mussels, and ahi and mahi tacos.