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Newton woman a fitness leader

May 16, 2012

A Newton business owner received a national health award from the Office of the President.

Sharon Rashidi, owner of The Perfect Workout in Newton, was one of 47 individuals and health groups selected nationwide for the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition’s Community Leadership Award.
 

Hickory proposes service fee hikes

May 16, 2012

The city of Hickory plans to hike its water and sewer rates 3 percent and maintain its current 50-cent property tax rate in the coming fiscal year.

Hickory’s fiscal year 2012-13 recommended budget totals $94,791,213 for all city operations, capital improvements and debt service requirements for the upcoming year, according to a press release from the city.

Conover plans water rate increase

May 16, 2012

For the second straight year, Conover residents may pay more for water.  

The city’s recommended budget passes along a 3 percent water rate increase to citizens.

City leaders say they can’t afford to absorb the increase, which is being requested by the city of Hickory, said Conover City Manager Donald Duncan.

I-40 wreck sends three to hospital

May 16, 2012

Three people were transported to hospitals Wednesday morning after a three-vehicle wreck on westbound Interstate 40 near Claremont.

Authorities say most of the injuries were not life-threatening.

The collision happened in a construction area near exit 135.

Newton plans service rate hikes

May 15, 2012

A proposed $38.8 million budget in Newton raises garbage fees $36 per year and increases power rates 6.4 percent for all customers of the city's electric system.

Property tax rates in the city will remain unchanged at 48 cents per $100 valuation.

School board member to step down

May 15, 2012

Kyle Drum vacates his seat on the Newton-Conover City Schools Board of Education at the end of this month. He is moving out of the district to be closer to his job.

County to spend more on schools, safety

May 15, 2012

Catawba County's proposed 2012-13 fiscal year budget includes millions of dollars for school construction, as well as funding for three new sheriff's office patrol deputies.

Primary election results official

May 15, 2012

Catawba County's 2012 primary election results are official after elections leaders canvassed votes Tuesday.

County elections director Larry Brewer said no race outcomes changed following the canvass, a final certification of voting results.

Catawba County crime, May 15

May 15, 2012

The Catawba County Sheriff's Office recently reported the following arrests and incidents.

Arrests

May 6
* Michael Emmanuel Tucker, 38, of Hickory, was arrested on a charge of non-support/non-payment of alimony. He was held in the Catawba County Detention Center on a $1,000 secured bond.

The O-N-E Morning Read: Tuesday, May 15

May 15, 2012

Heavy rains flooded the Hickory Metro to start the week, a train rammed a tractor-trailer truck full of chemicals and some of the state's newest champions call Catawba County home.