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HCA uses National Ice Cream month as a creative way for fundraising

National Ice Cream month started by honoring a specific day and president, Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan loved ice cream so much, and knew Americans did too, that he set aside a day to celebrate the treat. Beginning on the third Sunday in July in 1984, National Ice Cream Day was established.

“The Man”: Longest-serving sheriff in the history of the county

In the mid-20th Century, Catawbans from Long Island to Longview called him “The Man.’’ He was probably the best-known man in the county because he was the longest-serving sheriff in the history of the county.

Reverend Barrett called as 2nd full-time pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Newton

Trinity Baptist Church in Newton has called the Reverend Andrew Barrett as its second full-time pastor.

Conover resident dog video goes viral with over two million views

A dog named River, along with his owner, Taylor St. Arnold, has taken the internet by storm following posting a video responding to a trend on TikTok. The trend asked, “if you fake passing out, how would your dogs react?”. The video shows River’s adorable reaction.

Another outbreak is identified at a long-term care facility

HICKORY – Catawba County Public Health is investigating a newly identified outbreak of COVID-19 at Trinity Ridge, where 1 resident and 2 staff members have tested positive for the virus. The facility is informing patients, their family members, and staff about the situation.

Catawba County Schools Superintendent addresses racist videos

Dear Students, Parents, and Community Members,

Sheriff’s Office responds to NC mask order

Catawba County Sheriff Don Brown has released a statement about Governor Roy Cooper’s face mask mandate. Concerning Executive Order #147, Sheriff Brown stated that he will not enforce the order making public mask-wearing mandatory.

Newton businesses discuss new order to wear face coverings in public

This week, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced that the state would remain in the “Safer at Home Phase Two” order for an additional three more weeks.

Along with that, North Carolinians are now required to wear masks in all public places.

Shooting into a Conover residence leaves one person injured

On Tuesday, June 23rd 2020 at 4:36 p.m. deputies with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a person shot on Winebarger St in Conover. A 911 caller reported persons in a green Ford.

North Carolina Pauses in Safer At Home Phase 2, Adds Statewide Requirement for Face Coverings

RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen today announced that North Carolina will remain in Safer at Home Phase 2 for three more weeks.