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Salvation Army of Greater Hickory keeps giving back

The Salvation Army of Greater Hickory recently awarded the Newton-Conover Rotary Club with two awards.

The first award was the “Red Shield” award which went to Dan and Paula Timmerman.

Re-visiting Callahan’s Cafe

Every morning, Roy and Libby Callahan come into their restaurant at 4:30 a.m. and cook breakfast and lunch for the day.

The couple welcomes everyone to come try their homestyle cooking and experience their Southern hospitality.

Breaking news

One person was shot and taken to the hospital Friday morning. The incident occurred on 2nd St SW Conover. Investigation is currently ongoing. Read more in Saturday’s paper.

Wooden water line donated to museum

Tuesday during the Newton City Council meeting, Bo Teague with the Catawba County Museum of History was presented with a wooden water line and two Pepsi “walk safety” advertisements that was embedded in the payment. These were found during the reconstruction Downtown Newton streetscape.

Helping local high school students bring art to reality

Dana’s Fine Jewelry is giving back to local high schools in a unique way. For years Dana Ramseur had an idea to help local students realize their potential.
“It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for years,” she said.

Alive at 55: Newton senior organization celebrates 55 years

It was a beautiful day Thursday when the Newton Senior Citizens Club held their monthly meeting at the Newton Parks & Recreation Department.

The room was packed with those 55 and older to celebrate a milestone in their club’s history - the club’s founding on April 9, 1965.

Mauney Insurance Agency makes move to new building

Mauney Inusurance Agency of Maiden just moved to their new location. Now the team of nine employees is located in the old BB&T building at 528 East Main Street.

Twin City Insurance Agency moving

“We care about you as a person, we care about your business and we love what we do.” Jason Chapman, Owner and Vice President of Twin City Insurance agency said.
This is considered the three-pronged promise of Twin City Insurance Agency.

Still missing

Family and friends of Andy Scott Sigmon gathered around the picnic area of Little Pigs Barbecue on Thursday to remember him. Before Andy went missing, he had talked with Ruth about doing something for the area behind the building. He was not around to see the project through.

Cherie Berry will not seek sixth term

Newtonian Cherie Killian Berry, the longest-serving member of the North Carolina Council of Government, has decided not to seek a sixth term for re-election in 2020.