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Sat, 01/25/2020 - 12:00am

The Renaissance Folk Guild of Conover brings back timeless skills

What began serendipitously as two separate but similar business plans, brought three public education teachers together for the opportunity to see their passion come to fruition. Through patience and...

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:00am

Twin City Insurance Agency’s Tree of Warmth moves to a new location

The Tree of Warmth was originally located in downtown Newton’s park just south of the clock. The Tree of Warmth project has been established for 4 years and many have been positively affected by its...

Tue, 01/21/2020 - 12:00am

Jerry McCombs: Catawba County NAACP head still rallying against racism

On Monday, January 20, Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy was celebrated again, and Catawba County’s NAACP head, Jerry McCombs, headed up Newton’s activities. Although excited about the annual...

Sat, 01/18/2020 - 12:00am

The Salvation Army recognizes N-C Rotary

NEWTON-The Rotary Club of Newton Conover was recognized by The Salvation Army for their volunteer efforts in raising $15,320 through the iconic Red Kettle Program. The Rotary Club of Newton Conover...

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 12:00am

CVCC is home to one of the largest collections of holocaust resources in NC

On a night that might have begun like any other, but ended with the sound of broken glass, “Kristallnacht” (“the night of the broken glass”) marked the beginning of what looked like the end as Jewish...

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The Renaissance Folk Guild of Conover brings back timeless skills

01/25/2020 - 12:00am
Twin City Insurance Agency’s Tree of Warmth moves to a new location

01/23/2020 - 12:00am
Jerry McCombs: Catawba County NAACP head still rallying against racism

01/21/2020 - 12:00am
The Salvation Army recognizes N-C Rotary

01/18/2020 - 12:00am
CVCC is home to one of the largest collections of holocaust resources in NC

01/16/2020 - 12:00am
Conover City Park awaits repairs

01/14/2020 - 12:00am
Whisk and Barrel’s one year anniversary builds off of legacy

01/11/2020 - 12:00am
Newton- Conover JROTC planning spring trip

01/09/2020 - 12:00am
Newton celebrates opening of Raise the Barre Dance Academy

01/07/2020 - 12:00am
Coal ash cleanup settlement announced

01/04/2020 - 12:00am
Firefighters provide “gift of warmth”

01/02/2020 - 12:00am
Anne Stedman Jordan will still be around

12/31/2019 - 12:00am
Pastor Sain resigns position after 38 years

12/25/2019 - 12:00am
East Newton hosts first Christmas Parade

12/24/2019 - 12:00am
Treatment court for military veterans is on the horizon in Catawba County

12/21/2019 - 12:00am

News

01/25/2020 - 12:00am

The Renaissance Folk Guild of Conover brings back timeless skills

What began serendipitously as two separate but similar business plans, brought three public education teachers together for the opportuni

Twin City Insurance Agency’s Tree of Warmth moves to a new location

Jerry McCombs: Catawba County NAACP head still rallying against racism

The Salvation Army recognizes N-C Rotary

CVCC is home to one of the largest collections of holocaust resources in NC

Conover City Park awaits repairs

Sports

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. (Photo by Brian Hendrix)

01/22/2020 - 2:01pm

VARSITY BASKETBALL: Lady Red Devils thrash conference foe East Lincoln, while boys earn narrow win over Mustangs, 70-69

Newton-Conover’s varsity basketball teams hosted the potent offensive East Lincoln Mustangs on Tuesday night.

Team Hickory basketball tryout schedule:

Red Devils honor wrestling legacy, coach; defeat rival Maiden 63-16

PITCHFORKS IN HAND: Red Devils manhandle Maiden on the road; return home on Tuesday for contest against East Lincoln

GOING THE RIGHT WRAY: Lady Bears’ varsity basketball player Addie Wray has embraced her new role during the 2019-20 season

Walker’s 100th win lifts Red Devils in tri-match sweep

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 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)

Bandys’ senior guard Spencer Ledford (14) driving down the baseline in the road loss against East Lincoln on Friday, January 10. Ledford was the second-leading scorer with 9 points.

MINI-GALLERY: Bandys at East Lincoln varsity basketball (Friday, January 10)

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