News

Science Center sends T-Rex to CVCC

Thursday’s sunny weather welcomed a blast from the past from the Catawba Science Center.  Tyrannosaurus Rex made his way through Hickory until he reached the campus of Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC).

City of Hickory, Burke County partner to construct new airport hangar

HICKORY – On March 9, Hickory City Council and the Burke County Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding for a partnership to construct a new 12,000-square-foot airplane hangar at the Hickory Regional Airport in Burke County.

The Green Room adapts by utilizing virtual viewing of plays

On March 13, 2020, all production ceased as Gov. Cooper signed the executive order for the “stay at home mandate” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Green Room Community Theater was a week away from opening their much-loved Frozen production.

Library hosts a new seed swap program

For the past six years, Catawba County library has held a community garden at their Newton location. The space used to be an empty lot, until the Youth Services librarian, April Green, had the desire and vision to transform it into a garden space.

Delivering smiles during a Pandemic!

Since the start of the second semester at Hickory High, the student-members of the HHS Key Club have pulled together fun ways to brighten the days of the HHS school staff.

NCHS Alumni honors former school by providing grass colorant to the football field

It is no question that our local schools have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic this past year. Once beloved by many students, one of the aspects of schools most affected is sports.

Empowering youth and families

Catawba County 4-H has recently graduated their first cohort of families from their new Empowering Youth and Families program and is accepting registration for the Spring group.

Newton Fire Department acquires life-saving CPR devices

The Newton Fire Department recently acquired three LUCAS devices, which allow first responders to deliver high-quality, consistent chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

An important message from Sheriff Brown in conjunction with Catawba County Schools

Recently Catawba County Schools and the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office became aware of two instances where students were contacted via the Internet by persons who desired to exploit them.

Best friends unite to do good for the community

Best friends Janice Mayo and Sandy Siri, owner of Stylin Nails Salon located in downtown Newton on Court Square, have made comfort bags for the homeless in our community.