The final free suspects in a six-person theft ring were captured in Conover last week. The duo are suspected to be part of a team of thieves that collected more than $20,000 in property during at least 40 break-ins throughout six counties.
Students and teachers at South Newton Elementary will move to the current Thornton Elementary building at the end of the school year. The move is planned as Newton-Conover City Schools completes a series of school construction and renovations project.