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Thu, 07/02/2020 - 12:00am

Catawba County Schools Superintendent addresses racist videos

Dear Students, Parents, and Community Members, I have received multiple reports from parents and community members that certain students enrolled in Catawba County Schools have posted on social...

Tue, 06/30/2020 - 12:00am

Sheriff’s Office responds to NC mask order

Catawba County Sheriff Don Brown has released a statement about Governor Roy Cooper’s face mask mandate. Concerning Executive Order #147, Sheriff Brown stated that he will not enforce the order...

Sat, 06/27/2020 - 12:00am

Newton businesses discuss new order to wear face coverings in public

This week, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced that the state would remain in the “Safer at Home Phase Two” order for an additional three more weeks. Along with that, North Carolinians...

Thu, 06/25/2020 - 12:00am

Shooting into a Conover residence leaves one person injured

On Tuesday, June 23rd 2020 at 4:36 p.m. deputies with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a person shot on Winebarger St in Conover. A 911 caller reported persons in a green...

Wed, 06/24/2020 - 5:17pm

North Carolina Pauses in Safer At Home Phase 2, Adds Statewide Requirement for Face Coverings

RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen today announced that North Carolina will remain in Safer at Home Phase 2 for three...

Latest Headlines

Catawba County Schools Superintendent addresses racist videos

07/02/2020 - 12:00am
Sheriff’s Office responds to NC mask order

06/30/2020 - 12:00am
Newton businesses discuss new order to wear face coverings in public

06/27/2020 - 12:00am
Shooting into a Conover residence leaves one person injured

06/25/2020 - 12:00am
North Carolina Pauses in Safer At Home Phase 2, Adds Statewide Requirement for Face Coverings

06/24/2020 - 5:17pm
COVID-19 relief program is available July 1 for Catawba County residents

06/23/2020 - 12:00am
Soldiers’ Reunion to be limited to August 20 Reunion Service

06/20/2020 - 12:00am
Special Enforcement Group seizes 5.74 pounds of methamphetamine

06/18/2020 - 12:00am
Newton held community cruise Saturday

06/16/2020 - 12:00am
Search warrant leads to seizure of drugs, cash and guns

06/13/2020 - 12:00am
Gibson wins HPS Teacher of the Year

06/11/2020 - 12:00am
CVMC begins easing visitor restrictions

06/09/2020 - 12:00am
Newton Police Chief, Sipe wants to build bridges with the community

06/06/2020 - 12:00am
Newton extends suspension of disconnection of residential utility servicesNewton extends suspension of disconnection of residential utility services

06/02/2020 - 12:00am
Outbreaks ongoing at care facilities

05/30/2020 - 12:00am

News

07/02/2020 - 12:00am

Catawba County Schools Superintendent addresses racist videos

Dear Students, Parents, and Community Members,

Sheriff’s Office responds to NC mask order

Newton businesses discuss new order to wear face coverings in public

Shooting into a Conover residence leaves one person injured

North Carolina Pauses in Safer At Home Phase 2, Adds Statewide Requirement for Face Coverings

COVID-19 relief program is available July 1 for Catawba County residents

Sports

Former Indians’ lacrosse midfielder Zach Lee (14) looking to score in the game against Marvin Ridge on May 8, 2018. (O-N-E file photo)

07/01/2020 - 10:12am

SENIOR FOCUS SERIES: St. Stephens lacrosse midfielder Zach Lee

Although most, if not all, graduation commencement ceremonies have been completed, the O-N-E is still continuing its ‘Senior Focus’ serie

SENIOR FOCUS SERIES: Maiden outfielder Laura Morgan

SENIOR FOCUS SERIES: Maiden first baseman/catcher Abby West

THE RETURN: Willis comes back to Alma mater as Red Tornadoes’ varsity boys basketball coach

SENIOR FOCUS SERIES: Fred T. Foard second baseman/outfielder Braden Wharton

SENIOR FOCUS SERIES: Bunker Hill outfielder Jaden Lain

Entertainment

06/11/2019 - 12:00am

Catawba County declares state of emergency

NEWTON, NC – The Catawba County Board of Commissioners declared a State of Emergency in Catawba County at 8:00 a.m.

Massive Music Lineup Announced For The Debut Of Epicenter

Bill Cosby convicted of drugging and molesting a woman

Train Show to benefit local museum

VIDEO: Top 5 Winter Olympics opening ceremony moments

PHIL’S ‘CHILLING’ FORECAST: SIX MORE WEEKS OF WINTER

Photo Galleries

Lady Trojans’ sophomore forward Logan Dutka (43) fighting for the board against Maiden on Friday night.

GALLERY: Maiden at Bandys varsity basketball (Friday, January 24)

Lady Red Devils’ senior center Chyna Cornwell (54) dominated the interior with 30 points in the win at home over East Lincoln on Tuesday, January 21.

MINI-GALLERY: East Lincoln at Newton-Conover varsity basketball (Tuesday, January 21)

Foard guard Clay Patterson (2) led his team with 17 points in the home loss against Patton on Friday.

GALLERY: Patton at Fred T. Foard varsity basketball (Friday, January 17)

Lady Red Devils’ senior Chyna Cornwell (54) presented her 2,000 career-point game ball on Tuesday.

GALLERY: North Lincoln at Newton-Conover varsity basketball (Tuesday, January 14)

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