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COVID-19 relief program is available July 1 for Catawba County residents

Families or individuals experiencing a financial hardship with paying their mortgage, rent, utilities or other expense due to the COVID-19 pandemic may apply for financial assistance through the COVID-19 Relief Program.

Soldiers’ Reunion to be limited to August 20 Reunion Service

The Newton Merchants Association and American Legion Post 16 announce Soldiers’ Reunion events this year will be curtailed to the Reunion Service Due to the ongoing pandemic and state orders limiting large gatherings.

Special Enforcement Group seizes 5.74 pounds of methamphetamine

On Monday, 06/15/2020 Investigators with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Group (SEG) seized 5.74 pounds of Methamphetamine during an interaction with three people parked in a vehicle at the Love’s Truck Stop in Newton.

Newton held community cruise Saturday

Saturday was sunshine and smiles at the Downtown Newton Community Cruise-In from 12 to 2 p.m.

The event was hosted to mark the “safe re-opening” of the city, welcoming car enthusiasts and others.

Search warrant leads to seizure of drugs, cash and guns

On Tuesday, 06/09/2020 Investigators with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Group (SEG) conducted a traffic stop on Miguel Angel Pastrano as he travelled along Hwy 70 in Newton. Pastrano (38 yoa) was stopped for a window tint violation.

Gibson wins HPS Teacher of the Year

Nine outstanding teachers were recently nominated as the 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year for Hickory Public Schools. Each of these notable nine will serve as the title winners for their respective schools.

CVMC begins easing visitor restrictions

HICKORY, NC – Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) is easing some of its visitor restrictions, initially put in place at the end of March to help protect the safety of patients and staff from the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Newton Police Chief, Sipe wants to build bridges with the community

Newton’s Police Chief, Vidal Sipe, wants the community to know that he and his officers are here for them.

“We definitely appreciate our community,” he said. “They take care of us and we take care of them.”

Newton extends suspension of disconnection of residential utility servicesNewton extends suspension of disconnection of residential utility services

NEWTON, NC—To help ensure residents can remain in their homes and slow the spread of the coronavirus, the City of Newton will not disconnect residential utility service or assess late fees through July 29, 2020.

Outbreaks ongoing at care facilities

HICKORY – Catawba County Public Health is seeing an increase in cases related to ongoing outbreaks at congregate care facilities. Based on test results received today, 31 residents and two staff at Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation in Viewmont have been infected with COVID-19.