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Thanking our veterans

American Legion Post 16 Commander Ron Harris welcomed veterans, their family and friends, and others to the memorial service on Thursday.

He told the crowd that the service was dedicated to Sylvia Ray, due to her many years helping Post 16 with getting their program together.

Church doors are locked but faith stands strong

The congregation of the Community Church of Conver knew that the doors were locked after the August 4th service, but it didn’t stop them from going to worship on Sunday morning. If anything, their faith has grown stronger.

Sigmon named as principal speaker for 130th Soldiers Reunion

The principal speaker for the 130th annual Soldiers Reunion program Thursday, August 15th, will be Newton native Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) Lance Sigmon, Chief Assistant District Attorney for Burke County.

Newton celebrates Lane Venture opening

NEWTON, NC—Newton welcomed Lane Venture to the city during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Aug. 2.

Lane Venture’s new facility is now in operation at 2309 North College Ave.

Soldiers Reunion Baby Parade to be held

“We Remember,” the theme of the 130th annual Soldiers Reunion patriotic festival, will be carried out by the youngest generation of Catawbans when toddlers and tykes are spotlighted in their own parade on Courthouse Square in Newton on Wednesday, August 14.

Soldiers Reunion Grand Marshal chosen to honor Benjamin “Ben” Wilfong Huss

Grand Marshal for the 2019 Soldiers Reunion parade on Reunion Day, Thursday, August 15, in Newton will be a car dedicated to the memory of Benjamin “Ben” Wilfong Huss.

Crusin’ Music Returns to 2019 Soldiers Reunion

Classic cars and classic music go together and you can get your fill of both on Sunday, August 11 in downtown Newton for the 130th Soldiers Reunion Cruising event.

Beach Music Night set for Soldiers Reunion

Are you ready to Shag?

“The Embers, one of the top beach music bands in the South and one of the most requested acts for Soldiers Reunion, will return to headline Beach Music Night for the Catawba County’s 130th Soldiers Reunion,” announced Wayne Dellinger.

Three arrested on trafficking charges

On July 26, 2019, the Newton Police Department along with the Lenoir Police Department, Catawba County Sheriff’s Office and the Catawba County Star Team executed a search warrant at 202 West D ST., Apt A in Newton NC.

Parson honored for 50 years of service

Renwood Mills held a luncheon in the lower level at Newton Recreation Center on Friday. The luncheon was in honor of a long time employee. William “Noonie” Parson was employed by Midstate Mills on July 28, 1969. Even when the company changed to Renwood Mills, Noonie continued to work.