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Thu, 11/14/2019 - 12:00am

Bandys High shares story to encourage support of the Children’s Advocacy

Kaylyn Taylor is an ordinary high school student with an extraordinary story. Taylor, a Bandys High School student and cheerleader, is the 2019-2020 Miss North Carolina Grand Majestic. Providing...

Tue, 11/12/2019 - 12:00am

Ribbon cutting for Robert Huffman

Robert Huffman’s desire to increase the quality of life for his clients through solution-based financial planning led him to move his office to a more central and accessible location. On Thursday...

Sat, 11/09/2019 - 12:00am

Cold weather shelter prepares to open

First Presbyterian Church of Newton is providing an invaluable resource in the winter for people experiencing homelessness in the form of an emergency shelter and they need volunteers to help keep...

Thu, 11/07/2019 - 12:00am

Election Night Results

Election night came with a few surprises and close races. The unofficial results are in from the Catawba County Board of Elections. Donald “Duck” Robinson will keep his mayoral seat in Catawba....

Tue, 11/05/2019 - 12:00am

Newton Kiwanis to host Port-A-Pit fundraiser to benefit scholarship fund

The Newton Kiwanis Club will sponsor its popular Port-A-Pit barbeque chicken fundraiser on Friday, November 8th, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m at the Newton Depot. Kiwanis International is a service...

Latest Headlines

Bandys High shares story to encourage support of the Children’s Advocacy

11/14/2019 - 12:00am
Ribbon cutting for Robert Huffman

11/12/2019 - 12:00am
Cold weather shelter prepares to open

11/09/2019 - 12:00am
Election Night Results

11/07/2019 - 12:00am
Newton Kiwanis to host Port-A-Pit fundraiser to benefit scholarship fund

11/05/2019 - 12:00am
Catawba County Library System offers homework and reading programs

11/02/2019 - 12:00am
Update from The Catawba County Board of Elections: Turnout is low

10/31/2019 - 12:00am
Local business named quarterfinalist for the Independent We Stand Indie Award

10/29/2019 - 12:00am
Newton celebrates opening of Twin City Insurance in new location

10/26/2019 - 12:00am
Local soldier is coming home for re-interment

10/24/2019 - 12:00am
Paramedic retires after 35 years of service

10/22/2019 - 12:00am
Maiden businesses host annual Trunk or Treat event for community

10/19/2019 - 12:00am
Sig’s Tire celebrates sixty years of business

10/17/2019 - 12:00am
Conover welcomes new addition

10/15/2019 - 12:00am
Greenway Public Transportation offering free rides to voting polls during local elections

10/12/2019 - 12:00am

News

11/14/2019 - 12:00am

Bandys High shares story to encourage support of the Children’s Advocacy

Kaylyn Taylor is an ordinary high school student with an extraordinary story.

Ribbon cutting for Robert Huffman

Cold weather shelter prepares to open

Election Night Results

Newton Kiwanis to host Port-A-Pit fundraiser to benefit scholarship fund

Catawba County Library System offers homework and reading programs

Sports

The Fred T. Foard Lady Tigers’ varsity volleyball team earns its first state title in 14 years on Saturday, November 9, in Capel Arena at Fayetteville State University. (Photo by Brian Hendrix)

11/11/2019 - 3:48pm

Glory Road: Lady Tigers’ volleyball finished off miraculous season with 1st state title since 2005; 7th overall

The Fred T. Foard Lady Tigers’ varsity volleyball team were the quintessential excellence of execution this season.

State football playoff pairings (1st round)

CVCC women’s hoops hopes to build on ’18-19 success

Red Hawks face Senators for fourth time with District title on line

Bears changing football culture, on brink of playoff return

An inch closer to glory: Lady Tigers’ varsity volleyball defeats Brevard in 2A West Regional Final, 3-0; looks for 1st state title since 2005

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

PHOTOS: Lady Tigers' volleyball wins 2A State Championship against Ayden-Grifton

NBA: Charlotte Hornets lose at home to the L.A Clippers, 117-115

AHL: Charlotte Checkers fall to Providence in OT, 1-0

A fire has destroyed a home on Dalena drive in Claremont.

Claremont Home Fire

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