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Newton celebrates opening of Twin City Insurance in new location

NEWTON, NC—The city of Newton joined the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the opening of Twin City Insurance in a new location during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Oct. 18th.

Local soldier is coming home for re-interment

Newton native PFC John Taylor “Jack” Burke is finally coming home, and Jill Henderson, his niece, wants to share the milestone with everyone.

Paramedic retires after 35 years of service

A paramedic is defined as a person trained to give emergency medical care to people who are seriously ill with the aim of stabilizing them before they are taken to the hospital.

Maiden businesses host annual Trunk or Treat event for community

Halloween festivities provide local businesses an opportunity to give back to the community and Maiden businesses have turned that opportunity into an annual Trunk or Treat event. 

Sig’s Tire celebrates sixty years of business

Sig’s Tire Center in Conover has been serving Catawba County since 1969 and celebrated sixty years in business this past weekend.

Conover welcomes new addition

Conover City Park welcomed its newest addition on Wednesday, October 9th.

Greenway Public Transportation offering free rides to voting polls during local elections

Aaron Kohrs, mobility manager/specialist for the Western Piedmont Regional Transit Authority, is excited to tell everyone about free transportation to the voting polls on October 16 and November 5.

Newton Parks and Recreation offers gymnastics classes

Jeff Brock, 64, is a life-long resident of Catawba County.

He is a gymnastics coach who is offering gymnastics classes at the Newton Parks and Recreation Department. 

“I've been teaching at the Newton Recreation Department for five years now,” he shared. 

Maiden’s Senior’s Morning Out are full of excitement and fellowship

Mornings are full of excitement and fellowship for seniors living in Maiden thanks to the Seniors Morning Out program.

Community celebrates Splash Pad opening

NEWTON, NC—Newton celebrated the opening of its new splash pad during a dedication ceremony at the Newton Recreation Center on Oct. 3.