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Probation absconder apprehended by Special Enforcement Group unit

Joshua Lee Beatty (29 yoa), an absconder from the North Carolina Department of Community Corrections, was apprehended by the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Group (SEG) on 05/16/2020 following a foot pursuit.

Balls Creek Campground rebuilding underway

New structures, commonly known as “tents,” are popping up at the historic Balls Creek Campground.

The wooden structures are being erected to replace 40 that were lost to a fire on September 29, 2019.

Novel Taproom opening May 22

“It’s been a mess,” Jeff Allen said speaking of the Corona virus pandemic and how it’s delayed the opening of his new business the Novel Taproom.

Originally, he’d planned on opening the Newton business in mid-March, but a couple of issues caused a delay.

Occupant found deceased in Newton structure fire

NEWTON, NC—The Newton Fire Department was dispatched to the area of West 8th Street and North Frye Avenue to a reported structure fire at 12:15 a.m. May 17. Upon arrival at 12:19 a.m., firefighters discovered a fully involved residential structure fire at 509 West 9th Street.

Rotary honors first responders with Moon Pies and RC Colas

First responders were honored on Friday at the Catawba County Justice Center.

Newton-Conover City Schools policy on end-of-year grading

During the Corona virus crisis, Dr. Aaron Gabriel has kept his Newton-Conover City Schools community informed on a weekly basis.

Stine Isenhour makes history with American Legion Post 16

On March 15, W. Stine Isenhour, of Hickory, made history with American Legion Post 16 in Newton. At 93, he was recognized for having the longest continued membership with the veterans’ organization. Isenhour has spent the past consecutive 70 years participating.

HPS celebrates child nutrition and bus drivers, local superheroes

Since mid-March, with the closing of schools, more than 100,000 meals have been prepared and delivered to children enrolled with Hickory Public Schools.

Phase One of reopenings begins on Friday

Governor Roy Cooper recently announced that on Friday, May 8, Phase One of reopening of businesses will take place. The order states that even though the stay-at-home order remains in place, people will be allowed to go into any business that’s open.

NC Air National Guard to conduct Air Force salute flyover

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The 145th Airlift Wing, North Carolina Air National Guard will be conducting a one aircraft C-17 flyover of various North Carolina cities, hospitals, and food banks on Thursday, May 7, as part of Operation: American Resolve.