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Thu, 07/18/2019 - 11:20am

Horse stuck in pond in Claremont. See more information in the Weekend Edition of the Observer News Enterprise.

Tue, 07/09/2019 - 12:00am

Newton boarding house damaged by fire

A structure fire was reported just before 8 am Monday morning at the boarding house on South College Avenue. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found smoke coming from a second-floor...

Sat, 06/22/2019 - 12:00am

“We Remember” to be theme of 2019 Soldiers Reunion

NEWTON — “We Remember” will be the theme of Soldiers Reunion 2019, Catawba County’s historic patriotic festival, when for a week in mid-August its war veterans are honored. The 130th Soldiers Reunion...

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 12:00am

Car Hits Panera Bread Store In Hickory

Panera Bread on Highway 127 in Hickory has been closed due to damage after a vehicle ran into the side of the building. They are hoping to reopen on Monday, June 24. According to Hickory Police...

Tue, 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. Sunday, June 9, 2019, due to excessive rainfall in the County beginning Friday,...

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07/18/2019 - 11:20am
Newton boarding house damaged by fire

07/09/2019 - 12:00am
“We Remember” to be theme of 2019 Soldiers Reunion

06/22/2019 - 12:00am
Car Hits Panera Bread Store In Hickory

06/20/2019 - 12:00am
Catawba County declares state of emergency

06/11/2019 - 12:00am
Driver crashes into Newton business

05/18/2019 - 12:00am
Newton fire department battles blaze

04/30/2019 - 12:00am
Conover House Fire

04/27/2019 - 12:00am
3 car accident in Conover

03/27/2019 - 6:13pm
Three car accident slows traffic on Monday

03/25/2019 - 6:22pm
Claremont Fire Department earns ISO3 Rating

03/13/2019 - 7:03pm
Roc’n Oven celebrates five year anniversary

03/08/2019 - 5:33pm
Breaking news

03/07/2019 - 3:38pm
Woman to serve 12-19 year sentence for sex offense

03/06/2019 - 6:55pm
Single car wreck sends one to the hospital

03/05/2019 - 3:09pm

News

07/20/2019 - 12:00am

130th Soldiers Reunion still open for entries

NEWTON — It is not too late to submit an entry into the 130th Soldiers Reunion parade or have a booth on The Square on Thursday, Aug.

Tri- City Baptist Church: “The Church is not closed”

PAWS to Read: Helping children gain confidence

Donald Hicks Basketball Camp: Helping Children

Madison “Madi” Story: On to the next chapter

Sports

Hickory Post 48's Mayson Lail (8), Madison Rowe (12) and Payton Goble (15) gathering with the players during All-Star festivities on Thursday, July 18

07/22/2019 - 2:41pm

Post 48 senior softball looks to continue its success in final week of regular season play

With only two games remaining for Hickory Post 48 (11-4) in senior legion softball action, it hopes to get the advantage over North Gasto

Newton Recreation/Devils All-Stars dig themselves in 0-2 hole in first games of pool play

Newton Rec. All-Stars set to host Babe Ruth 16-18 year-old SE Regional baseball tourney on Wednesday

Lady Legion senior softball: Hickory Post 48 pulls out doubleheader sweep at home over McDowell after about a week and a half layover

Star on the rise: Blue Devils' softball pitcher, Morgan Bohemier

Belk returns to Alma mater as Lady Trojans’ new head volleyball coach

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

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

VGB: South Caldwell 30, Bunker Hill 26