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New Gift Shop Opens In Newton
Written on 15 Feb, 2010 at 12:35 in Local News | viewed 10 times | No Comments
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on February 12, at a new store in downtown Newton. 2 Pink Magnolias, owned and operated by the mother-daughter team of Rebecca and Jennifer Stiver, provides a modern shopping experience with small-town charm.... (Continue reading)
Unity Day Celebration Brings Community Together
Written on 8 Feb, 2010 at 15:57 in Local News | viewed 5 times | No Comments
A large crowd filled the Newton-Conover Auditorium on Sunday, February 7 as local residents joined hands to celebrate diversity at the City of Newton’s annual Unity Day Celebration.... (Continue reading)
Leonhardts Give $750k To LR Science Complex
Written on 3 Feb, 2010 at 14:45 in Local News | viewed 8 times | No Comments
Jearld and Carolyn Leonhardt of Newton have given $750,000 to Lenoir-Rhyne University in support of the new Science Complex that the university is planning to build on it's Hickory campus.... (Continue reading)
Youth Seek Applicants For Service Project
Written on 1 Feb, 2010 at 14:31 in Local News | viewed 19 times | No Comments
As many as 80 local residents will benefit from the work of a projected 400 teenage volunteers and their adult leaders at the Southern Hospitality Workcamp coming to Newton. The Workcamp will provide free home repairs through the Group Workcamp... (Continue reading)
Barbecue King Headlines History Talks At Library
Written on 1 Feb, 2010 at 12:31 in Local News | viewed 7 times | No Comments
UNC TV’s Bob Garner will headline spring offerings at Catawba County Library in Newton. The noted food critic, a regular on “North Carolina Weekend,” will discuss our state’s barbecue culture and how it developed at 2pm on Sunday, March 21... (Continue reading)
AIDS Organization Seeks Volunteers
Written on 21 Jan, 2010 at 12:17 in Local News | viewed 6 times | No Comments
ALFA, an organization that serves people living with HIV/AIDS and works to prevent it's spread in the Catawba Valley, is seeking individuals in the community to contribute their time and talent with the organization as a volunteer. ALFA will... (Continue reading)
Pastor Donates Cross Collection To Inspire Others
After a lifetime of collecting crosses from around the world, the Rev. Stanley Stiver is giving away his collection in hopes of inspiring others. Stiver, 88, and his wife, Mary, recently moved to Abernethy Retirement Center in Newton, N.C.... (Continue reading)
Former NFL Star Speaks To Local Schools & Prisons
Ken Johnson, a retired NFL professional who played eight years for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1970 - 1977 arrived in Hickory on Monday, speaking in local schools and prisons on behalf of Sports World. The organization had its inception in... (Continue reading)
County Reminds Citizens of Possible Upcoming Tax Penalties
Written on 9 Dec, 2009 at 16:45 in Local News | viewed 5 times | No Comments
The Catawba County Tax Office reminds all citizens of upcoming deadlines for tax payments and the holiday operating schedules for the Tax Office in Newton.... (Continue reading)
Western Steer Returns To Catawba Valley
Thirty-one years after its original open date, the Western Steer will welcome families back in for homemade meals, fresh bakery goods, and untouchable value. The site of the former Prime Sirloin restaurant in Newton is now home of the... (Continue reading)
Public Invited To Santa’s House In Downtown Newton
Written on 19 Nov, 2009 at 14:41 in Local News | viewed 2 times | No Comments
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in downtown Newton in December as they visit “Santa’s House.” Midstate Mills is sponsoring the popular attraction.... (Continue reading)
Spooktacular Attracts 1,000 To Downtown Newton
Written on 2 Nov, 2009 at 14:35 in Local News | viewed 4 times | No Comments
Rainy weather didn’t dampen the “spirits” for the 2009 Downtown Newton Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday evening, October 31, as an estimated 1,000 people attended the event.... (Continue reading)
Catawba County Makes Clean Up Easier During “Litter Sweep”
Written on 15 Sep, 2009 at 11:12 in Default | viewed 2 times | No Comments
Catawba County citizens, businesses, local governments, civic groups and Adopt-A-Highway volunteers are encouraged to participate in helping to make the county clean, green and beautiful during the Fall 2009 Litter Sweep, from September 19 through October 3.... (Continue reading)
Catawba County To Continue Tests of Emergency Phone System
Written on 10 Sep, 2009 at 12:50 in Default | viewed 1 times | No Comments
Catawba County residents may receive a phone call on Thursday, September 17, 2009 as Emergency Services officials test the performance of a new emergency communications system the County began using earlier this year.... (Continue reading)
Catawba County Marks Fifth Rabies Case for 2009
Written on 28 Aug, 2009 at 17:12 in Default | viewed 1 times | No Comments
Catawba County’s fifth confirmed case of rabies for the year 2009 has been recorded after a skunk got into an enclosure with a puppy in the southeastern part of the County.... (Continue reading)
Soldiers Reunion Marathon Attracts More Than 350 Runners
Written on 25 Aug, 2009 at 15:16 in Default | viewed 1 times | No Comments
A record crowd participated in the 22nd Annual Soldiers Reunion 5K Run/Walk and One-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, August 22. More than 350 people competed in the increasingly popular activities, hosted by the Newton Parks & Recreation Department.... (Continue reading)
Police Department Grant Benefits Local Schools
Written on 25 Aug, 2009 at 10:06 in Default | viewed 3 times | No Comments
The Newton Police Department received a $1,500 grant from the Target Corporation at the recent grand opening of the company’s newest distribution center.... (Continue reading)
Reunion Memorial Service Held In Newton
Written on 20 Aug, 2009 at 12:46 in Default | viewed 4 times | No Comments
American Legion Post 16 held its annual Soldiers Reunion Memorial Service at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 20, on the west side of the 1924 Courthouse in downtown Newton.... (Continue reading)
County Finalizes Plans To Host Annual Conference
Written on 17 Aug, 2009 at 19:49 in State News | viewed 4 times | No Comments
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners and County staff are finalizing plans and preparations for Catawba County to host the 102nd Annual Conference of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC).... (Continue reading)
Crowd Attends Grand Re-opening At Callahan’s Cafe
Written on 14 Aug, 2009 at 11:55 in Default | viewed 2 times | No Comments
A large crowd appeared for the reveal and grand re-opening of Callahan’s Café in downtown Newton on Tuesday, August 11. Callahan’s was selected as the recipient of the Downtown Newton Development Association’s (DNDA) “Design for Success” Downtown Storefront Makeover Contest.... (Continue reading)
The Craig Woolard Band To Perform On Beach Music Night
Written on 10 Aug, 2009 at 14:13 in Default | viewed 0 times | No Comments
“If you want a band with high energy, charisma, a variety of music, and unsurpassed showmanship, then it’s simple – you want The Craig Woolard Band.” This statement captured from the band’s website says it all, and they are scheduled... (Continue reading)
Moods & Memories to perform at Cruisin and Car Show
Written on 6 Aug, 2009 at 16:58 in Default | viewed 5 times | No Comments
Live music will be a part of the 2009 Soldiers Reunion Cruisin’ and Car Show on Sunday, August 16 in downtown Newton. The local band “Moods & Memories” will once again provide entertainment for the popular event.... (Continue reading)
More Recyclables To Be Banned From Landfill
Written on 28 Jul, 2009 at 12:18 in Default | viewed 3 times | No Comments
The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Division of Waste Management has strengthened its ban of recyclables in landfills. To help the City of Newton comply with the new law, residents are encouraged to use the city’s community recycling... (Continue reading)
Notification: Wastewater Spill In Newton
Written on 27 Jul, 2009 at 15:15 in Default | viewed 1 times | No Comments
The City of Newton recently experienced a wastewater spill on July 25, 2009. The spill occurred at 1824 Mt. Olive Church Road, with approximately 1,740 gallons reaching surface water.... (Continue reading)
Farmers Invited To Workshop On New Voluntary Agricultural Districts
Written on 17 Jul, 2009 at 11:09 in State News | viewed 1 times | No Comments
As Catawba County prepares to start a new Voluntary Agricultural District program, which will help promote and preserve agriculture in the County, it will hold a workshop to give farmers more information about the program and an opportunity to engage... (Continue reading)
Catawba County Plans Second Meeting Regarding Updates To Hazard Mitigation Plan
Written on 16 Jul, 2009 at 16:47 in Default | viewed 3 times | No Comments
Anyone who lived through Hurricane Hugo's strike on Catawba County in 1989, or the winter ice storms of 1996 and during several years since, is aware that natural disaster can happen here.... (Continue reading)
Summer Reading Attracts More Kids
Written on 9 Jul, 2009 at 1:04 in Default | viewed 6 times | No Comments
Branch managers of the Catawba County Library System report that 1,387 children and youth have signed up for Summer Reading since May 18.... (Continue reading)
Man Charged In Murder of Travis Baker Makes First Court Appearance
Written on 29 Jun, 2009 at 18:07 in Default | viewed 4 times | No Comments
The man charged with the murder of Travis Baker, made his first court appearance today and remains in the custody of the Catawba County jail. John Lee Mitchell Jr., 46 years old, was transported to North Carolina by Catawba County... (Continue reading)
Café wins Downtown Newton Makeover Contest
Written on 18 Jun, 2009 at 17:15 in Default | viewed 1 times | No Comments
The Downtown Newton Development Association’s Promotion Committee announced the winner of their “Design for Success” Downtown Makeover Contest. Callahan’s Café, located at the corner of East A Street and College Avenue, was selected as the winning business from a pool... (Continue reading)
Check Out New Library Flicks
Written on 15 Jun, 2009 at 9:27 in Default | viewed 3 times | No Comments
Looking for free family entertainment this summer? Catawba County Library System is the ticket. Several movie titles were added to the county collection last month from classics to comedies.... (Continue reading)
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