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Police investigate armed robbery at department store in Newton

On 30 July 2018, at 6:04 pm, Newton police responded to an Armed Robbery at the Family Dollar Store located 2725-F Northwest Blvd, Newton. Upon arrival, an employee of the store stated a black male wearing all black clothing and a black ski mask entered the store and demanded money.

Police: At least 29 shots fired at home during drive-by shooting in Newton

The Newton Police Department is saying a drive-by shooting that happened Saturday morning was not a random act.
Around 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning, Newton Police were called to the 200 block of South Caldwell Avenue after the homeowner said someone fired shots into her residence.

Police: Teen shot, killed in Hickory

Hickory – On Saturday, July 28, 2018 at approximately 11:00 P.M., Hickory Officers responded to 1806 13th Ave NE reference a possible shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, Katyln Michelle Wittcop, W/F/17 of the residence, deceased.

Alex Floyd dedicated to helping citizens find local history

For anyone doing research on their family’s heritage and their home county, it can sometimes be difficult to get the resources you need.

Government Center Complex adds combat wounded veterans’ reserved parking spaces

There are four spaces reserved for combat wounded veterans on the campus: at the Veterans Service Office (outside the Emergency Services entrance), in front of the Sheriff’s Office, in front of the Justice Center, and in front of the Government Center.

Tractor trailer carrying wood chips overturns in Newton

A two-vehicle accident involving a passenger car and 18-wheeler shut down the north bound lane of N.C. 16 at the intersection in N.C. 10 around 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
The truck's cargo, wood chips, was dumped across the highway.
Read more in the Thursday edition of the O-N-E.

1 dead, 1 arrested after double shooting in Conover

A 24-year-old male and his mother were shot by Scott Anthony Putnam inside their residence on Curlee Dr in Conover, according to a press release.
Putnam was arrested early Wednesday morning.
Read more in the Thursday edition of the O-N-E.

Despite setback, Newton man determined to help others at ECCCM

Speak to any volunteer at Easter Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry and you will likely hear the name Bruce Deese mentioned. Though ECCCM has many volunteers from across the county, Deese stands out.

Soldiers Reunion parade to be rerouted, Cruisin' 2018 in jeopardy

To avoid the Streetscape construction in Downtown Newton, the 2018 Soldiers Reunion Parade will be rerouted from North Main Avenue to Ashe Avenue.
Also, event organizers are concerned if the Cruisin' 2018 will still happen.
Read more in the Tuesday edition of the O-N-E.

2 dead after plane crashes near Lincolnton

LINCOLNTON, N.C. (AP) — A small plane with two people aboard has crashed after leaving the airport in Lincolnton, according to Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen.