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Carolina Caring’s Cardinal Kids attend an event sponsored by A Kid Again

Carolina Caring’s Cardinal Kids recently attended a fun-filled event at Carowinds sponsored by A Kid Again, a nonprofit organization that provides consistent, cost-free, year-round adventures for children with life-threatening conditions and their families.

Bright Future concert held in downtown Newton

On Saturday, July 31st at 6pm, downtown Newton bustled with food trucks, live music, and shopping at downtown Newton’s boutiques.

Heroin/Fentanyl trafficker arrested

On Friday, 07/23/2021 Investigators with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division conducted a search of a local motel room. This search was conducted after consent was granted by an occupant.

Carolina Caring employees paint rocks to help children cope with grief

Children process grief much differently than adults. Often, tangible objects can help them acknowledge their grief and cope with their loss.

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The Catawba county Sheriff’s Office is asking four your help in locating a missing person.

To read more of this article see the Tuesday, July 27th edition of the Observer News Enterprise.

Trafficking amount of Methamphetamine seized during recent traffic stop

On 07/19/2021 deputies with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop along the 2300 block of Springs Rd. This vehicle was stopped for brake light and window tint violations.

Catawba man pleads guilty to murder

A 64-year-old Catawba man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison following his conviction for two counts of second-degree murder during Catawba County Superior Court on Monday, July 19, 2021.

Edward Jones of Newton moves to new location

After six years, the business of Edward Jones moved to the downtown Newton area. The new location is at 16 S College Ave, directly across from First Citizens Bank and on the corner of Abundant Life Florists.

132nd Soldier’s Reunion draws near

With the theme, “Honoring Our Heritage” the 132nd annual Soldiers Reunion celebration is drawing near and will be the first large community post-COVID event in Catawba county.

NPAC approves new mural for downtown

According to the fruition of a decade’s worth of planning efforts, downtown Newton has been the site of many changes, including most recently a new mural on the side of Callahan’s Cafe building at East A Street.