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Fresenius Kidney Care celebrates with ribbon cutting

On Thursday, June 13th, Fresenius Kinney Care held a ribbon cutting at their newest location at 3802 Startown Rd, Newton.

The Loft 'n' Downtown Newton:  Celebrating a year in Newton

The Loft 'n' Downtown Newton is a boutique that carries specialty clothing, jewelry, candles, home décor, and other items. 

Billie Wilkinson opened her boutique last year in early June. 

Newton welcomes annual “Biscuit Day” on Wednesday

Since 2009, Renwood Mills (formerly Midstate Mills) has hosted “Biscuit Day” on the square in Downtown Newton.

Always in front of the old courthouse, the line usually spans far back on the sidewalk, starts at eight and ends at 12 p.m.

Detour signs removed in Newton

Greg Humphrey of the Sealand Contractors Corp. removes Detour signs in downtown Newton Thursday morning.

The Landmark 1896: Where New York meets North Carolina

The Town of Catawba just acquired a new business. Gilda Caputo- Hansen, from Long Island, New York, opened The Landmark 1896, an event venue.

Located in the historic Sherrill’s Tobacco Company building, the venue is 4,500 square feet of space optimal for many different occasions.

Narrow Coffee & Nosh: Open for business in Newton

When Marisa Belanger and her husband moved to Newton four years ago from Maine, she had a dream to open a coffee shop. Tuesday, her dream came true.

In a narrow little building at 13 North College Avenue, sits Narrow Coffee & Nosh, Balenger’s business.

Honoring Those Who Have Fallen

Ron Harris opened this year’s Memorial service saying, “ American Legion has conducted this service for about 70 years, in honor of all veterans that paid the ultimate price.”

Bandys High School JROTC commended by Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Bryan Green posted the colors.

End Of Year Awards Ceremony

The Newton-Conover NJROTC unit had their end of the year awards ceremony on Saturday May 18, 2019. At the ceremony, the cadets that worked hard for their unit received special medals.

Newton Holds Public Works Rodeo to celebrate Public Works Week

May 19-25 is National Public Works Week with this year’s theme being, “It Starts Here.”

The City of Newton held its first ever “Public Works Rodeo” on Wednesday at Southside Park.

Foothills Antique Power Association of NC

Saturday, the Foothills Antique Power Association held their 16th Annual show at the Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds. The Foothills Antique Power Association of North Carolina is a non-profit organization dedicated to Preserving the Past for the Future.