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Where the Newton grocery stores were

In these days of pandemic confusion and fear, something as basic as buying groceries for our households has become a major problem. Some local food stores have instigated rules like admitting only 10 shoppers at a time while at others it is “grab and go” at will.

Republic Services launchs a program to recognize its 28,000 front-line employees

Republic Services has launched a nationwide program to recognize its 28,000 front-line employees.

Broselow Institute at CVCC introduces community safety technology

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Hickory students miss their teachers, too!

Students love connecting with their teachers--whether it’s through the online Zoom gatherings with teachers and classmates or receiving a personal, check-in phone call from a caring teacher.

Churches find innovative ways to stay connected during NC’s “stay at home” order

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines community as, “a unified body of individuals,” and during the COVID-19 crisis, it’s easy to feel isolated. However, local churches have found creative ways to keep their church connected.

Caldwell was an inspiration

Melvin Caldwell, 70, a beloved member of the Newton community, passed away on Tuesday, April 21. Throughout his adulthood, he did things that helped better the world around him.

Search warrant leads to three arrests

On Friday April 17, 2020, at 7:30 a.m. a search warrant was executed at a residence on East Ridge Dr in Conover.

FED EX Driver Shot at After Running Over Dog

On Monday, 04/20/2020 at 12:32 p.m. deputies responded to a report of a Fed Ex driver (the driver) being chased in his vehicle by an armed person. Deputies initially located both the driver and two suspects in the parking lot of the North Carolina Hwy Patrol District Office on Smyre Farm Rd.

Pinwheels & remembering Zahra Baker

HICKORY – April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and The Children’s Advocacy & Protection Center of Catawba County has joined Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina in reinforcing the role that each person plays in ensuring that children, families and entire communities thrive by partici

Donation from Mike Johnson’s Toyota will feed 7,500 Hickory students

Being a good neighbor is one positive that has surfaced since the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic.