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Emergency Services Summer Academy Kicks Off

NEWTON, NC - Catawba County Emergency Services is kicking off their inaugural ES Summer Academy June 20 – 22, 2018.

Multiple microquakes reported in Catawba County

Catawba County saw a pair of seismic activity events this week, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Both microquakes were near the intersection of N.C. Highways 10 and 321. Read more in the Friday edition of the O-N-E.

DUMPSTER ART PROJECT UNVEILED TO COMMUNITY

HICKORY, NC – Keep Catawba County Beautiful, Republic Services and Red Leaf Artist Collective unveiled the Dumpster Art Project, a collaborative community beautification initiative, at Republic Services’ Catawba County headquarters June 13, 2018.

Charge Dropped against Grandmother who Fled with Grandchild

Lincolnton, NC – A charge of child abduction has been dropped against a Lincoln County grandmother who fled yesterday with her eight month old granddaughter.

Stove fire damages apartment complex in Newton

Unattended food left on the stove is blamed for a fire that destroyed 6 units in an apartment complex in Newton Saturday night.
Read more in the Tuesday edition of the O-N-E.

A Lincoln County Grandmother Charged with Abducting Grandchild

A warrant has been issued for a Lincoln County grandmother who refused to return an eight-month old child to its mother.

Erratic Driving Leads to Drug Arrest of Maiden woman

Two people have been arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop on Highway 321 north.

Newton man wanted for assaulting a female

The Catawba County Sheriff's Office is searching for Jason Travis Shook. He is wanted for holding a female against her will at a home on Viewpoint Road in Newton.
Read more in the Thursday edition of the O-N-E.

CCSO: Newton man shoots wife after domestic dispute

Deputies from the Catawba County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting on Mt. Olive Church Road on Thursday night.
According to a press release, a domestic dispute led to a female being shot by her husband.
Read more in the weekend edition of the O-N-E.

Lt. Gov. Forest delivers commencement address at Ridgeview graduation ceremony

The 1961 Ridgeview High School graduating class was not given the opportunity to have a commencement speaker at their graduation 57 years ago. Yesterday, the senior class of African Americans welcomed Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, right, as he celebrate their achievements.