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Salvation Army and United Way give back

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

Catawba County Commissioner Hunsucker will not seek another term

After twenty years of service, Dan Hunsucker will step down from his seat on the Catawba County Board of Commissioners. 

Annual seniors’ Christmas dance

Camaraderie was shared by all who attended Newton’s Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Dance.

Newton PD host Annual Senior Luncheon

On Tuesday, December 10th, Newton Police Department hosted their Annual Senior Luncheon.

East Newton Christmas Parade planned for Dec 21

On Saturday, December 21st, Newton residents will have another chance to get in the holiday spirit at the East Newton Christmas Parade. 

Pearl Harbor remembered

When Catawbans awoke Thursday to news of a shooting on the Navy base at Pearl Harbor leaving three dead, including the perpetrator, a uniformed sailor from a submarine, we and all Americans immediately thought of the 78th anniversary today of the December 7, 1941, attack by Japanese aircraft that

Newton swears in council members and new mayor

Tuesday night, Newton held its city council meeting, ushering in new people and perspectives to the coming years.

The purpose of the meeting was to swear in the new mayor, Eddie Haupt, new city council member, Beverly Danner, and two returning members, Jody Dixon, and Jerry Hodge.

Giving Tuesday provides funding for local non-profit animal rescue

This year’s Giving Tuesday falls on December 3rd and one local non-profit is hoping the movement will help them continue providing homes and medical treatment for dogs in need. 

Shop small to support local merchants November 30th

Cities and towns across the country will participate in the tenth annual Small Business Saturday on November 30th to support small businesses.

Carolina Caring, 40 Years Strong!

Julie Packer, director of professional relations at Carolina Caring opened the organization’s celebration by saying: “Carolina Caring is blessed that a handful of visionaries gathered together 40 years ago to discuss, develop and begin a better way of caring for our most vulnerable citizens who w