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Soldiers Reunion Cruise Night in Newton

Even with the rains that hit the area, people still turned out for the 132nd Soldiers Reunion Cruise Night held in Newton on Sunday afternoon.

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

Soldiers Reunion events postponed

The Newton Merchants Association has informed the City that the Soldiers Reunion Gospel Music Night and Beach Music Night, which were scheduled for Aug. 16 and Aug. 17, will be postponed due to the threat of inclement weather.

Bennett Funeral Service honors veterans and Mike Trouille

Bennett Funeral Service will be distributing 4,000 commemorative old-fashioned cardboard fans during Balls Creek Campmeeting, which starts on Sunday, August 8 and continues through Sunday, August 22. 

Calling all Veterans!

Any military veteran or active-duty service member who would like to march this year in the 132nd annual Soldiers Reunion of Catawba County would be welcomed to participate in this year’s veteran’s march.

Speaker named for 132nd Soldiers Reunion

The National Commander of the American Legion will deliver the keynote address for the 132nd annual Soldiers Reunion at 4pm on Thursday August 19 on the east side of the courthouse in downtown Newton.

CREEK DAY!

“We act like a family,” Betty Kennedy said.

Running ragged trying to accommodate a group of nearly 50 people, she talked about “Creek Day.”

It all started 12 years ago, when her granddaughter, Riley Carr, was four.

Carolina Caring’s Cardinal Kids attend an event sponsored by A Kid Again

Carolina Caring’s Cardinal Kids recently attended a fun-filled event at Carowinds sponsored by A Kid Again, a nonprofit organization that provides consistent, cost-free, year-round adventures for children with life-threatening conditions and their families.

Bright Future concert held in downtown Newton

On Saturday, July 31st at 6pm, downtown Newton bustled with food trucks, live music, and shopping at downtown Newton’s boutiques.

Heroin/Fentanyl trafficker arrested

On Friday, 07/23/2021 Investigators with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division conducted a search of a local motel room. This search was conducted after consent was granted by an occupant.

Carolina Caring employees paint rocks to help children cope with grief

Children process grief much differently than adults. Often, tangible objects can help them acknowledge their grief and cope with their loss.