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Crusin’ Music Returns to 2019 Soldiers Reunion

Classic cars and classic music go together and you can get your fill of both on Sunday, August 11 in downtown Newton for the 130th Soldiers Reunion Cruising event.

Beach Music Night set for Soldiers Reunion

Are you ready to Shag?

“The Embers, one of the top beach music bands in the South and one of the most requested acts for Soldiers Reunion, will return to headline Beach Music Night for the Catawba County’s 130th Soldiers Reunion,” announced Wayne Dellinger.

Three arrested on trafficking charges

On July 26, 2019, the Newton Police Department along with the Lenoir Police Department, Catawba County Sheriff’s Office and the Catawba County Star Team executed a search warrant at 202 West D ST., Apt A in Newton NC.

Parson honored for 50 years of service

Renwood Mills held a luncheon in the lower level at Newton Recreation Center on Friday. The luncheon was in honor of a long time employee. William “Noonie” Parson was employed by Midstate Mills on July 28, 1969. Even when the company changed to Renwood Mills, Noonie continued to work.

Newton Depot Authority receives gift of land

The Newton Depot Authority (Southeastern Narrow Gauge and Short Line Museum) is the recipient of a significant gift from Robinson Builders-Mart of Newton. The announcement was made jointly by D. Joe Long, Chairman of the Board of the Authority, and Mrs. Debbie Robinson and Mrs.

Newton celebrates opening of Raised by the South

NEWTON, NC—Newton welcomed Raised by the South to the city during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, July 12.

Raised by the South is now open at 103 North College Ave.

130th Soldiers Reunion still open for entries

NEWTON — It is not too late to submit an entry into the 130th Soldiers Reunion parade or have a booth on The Square on Thursday, Aug. 15.  The theme “We Remember” will be the theme of Soldiers Reunion 2019, Catawba County’s historic patriotic festival.

Breaking News

Horse stuck in pond in Claremont. See more information in the Weekend Edition of the Observer News Enterprise.

Tri- City Baptist Church: “The Church is not closed”

Over the years, Tri-City Baptist Church has endured some tough times, along with the good.

Mitch Long, member for 19 years, said he’s seen a lot of those changes.

PAWS to Read: Helping children gain confidence

For children, learning to read is the biggest lesson that they can learn in elementary school. Reading is the building blocks for the rest of their school career. Often, failing to learn a new word can leave the child feeling hopeless and their confidence in shreds.