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Newton- Conover JROTC planning spring trip

Newton- Conover’s Navy JROTC is planning a spring break trip to Norfolk, Virginia in April. Around 30 cadets are hoping to be included.
Senior Naval Science Instructor, Kevin Nash, says they need to raise more money for the trip.

Newton celebrates opening of Raise the Barre Dance Academy

NEWTON, NC—Newton welcomed Raise the Barre Dance Academy to the city during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Jan. 3.

Coal ash cleanup settlement announced

January 2, 2019 - The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation agreed to a settlement with Duke Energy that means Duke will clean up and excavate the remaining six coal ash sites in North Carolina, including two in the Catawba Basin: the Marshall site on Lake Norman and the Allen site on Lake Wylie.

Firefighters provide “gift of warmth”

The Hickory Firefighters’ Association surprised children at Southwest Primary School and Jenkins Elementary School with the “Gift of Warmth” just before the winter, holiday break. 

Anne Stedman Jordan will still be around

“People will see me around,” says Newton’s former mayor, Anne Stedman Jordan. Even though retired now, Jordan loves the City of Newton, and says she will always call it “home.” “I love Newton, and my heart is there,” she said.

“Nevertheless, She Persisted;” Bunker Hill High School & CVCC Grad Becomes Dr. Rodriguez

Earning a college degree can be challenging in the best of circumstances. But it’s especially challenging when you’re the first among your parents and five siblings to do it.

Pastor Sain resigns position after 38 years

Pastor Robert Sain, 65, is hanging up his white robe after 38.5 years of ministry. In early October, he resigned his position at Old St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Newton. Looking back on his journey, he says he wouldn’t change a thing.

East Newton hosts first Christmas Parade

East Newton kicked off the holidays on Saturday with the East Newton Christmas Parade. 

Treatment court for military veterans is on the horizon in Catawba County

A treatment court for military veterans is on the horizon in Catawba County.

The new treatment court will begin in January 2021 and provide assistance to veterans who have contact with the court system in Catawba County when a 10th judge is added for the judicial district.

Salvation Army and United Way give back

It was a busy two days at the Hickory Legion Fairgrounds on Monday and Tuesday.