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New restaurant pays homage to former hardware store

A new restaurant on the square in Newton is paying homage to a popular local hardware store that was in operation for more than 40 years.

Police investigate robbery at Speedway gas station

Hickory – On Friday, October 12, 2018 at approximately 3:30 A.M., Hickory Police responded to the Speedway gas station located at 3131 NC Hwy 127 S reference an armed robbery. During the robbery, the suspect entered the store, displayed a handgun and demanded money.

Man threatens to shoot at Frye Hospital, fires rounds at deputies

An Alexander County man was arrested Saturday after officers say he fired shots at them while serving an involuntary commitment.
Around midnight, Alexander County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Hickory Police Officers responded to residence of Ralph Walter Aldridge, 67, in Bethlehem.

TENTH CASE OF RABIES CONFIRMED IN CATAWBA COUNTY

NEWTON, NC – Catawba County Animal Services has confirmed the tenth case of rabies in the county this year. Previous cases reported this year by Catawba County occurred in Maiden, Vale, Newton, Hickory, Sherrills Ford and Claremont.

Newton water tower has new look

The water tower in Downtown Newton has a new look as the new Newton logo is painted on the northwest and southeast faces of the tower.

Newton water tower has new look

The water tower in Downtown Newton has a new look as the new Newton logo is painted on the northwest and southeast faces of the tower.

Hickory police investigate shooting

Hickory – On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at approximately 9:21 P.M., Hickory Police Officers responded to the area of 38 8th Ave Dr. SE reference a possible shooting. Upon arrival officers located the victim, Donnie Arell Morgan, B/M/28 of Hickory with an apparent gunshot wound to the back.

Photo of Newton to be featured in UNC-TV calendar

A bird's-eye view photo of Downtown Newton was one of 12 selected to be featured in the 2019 UNC-TV calendar.
The photo was taken by Brandon Pope of BPope Productions.
Read more in the Thursday edition of the O-N-E.

Newton Police investigate armed robbery at Circle K

On 26 September 2018, at 12:36 am, Newton police responded to an Armed Robbery at the Circle K Store located at 334 East 20th St, Newton.

Hickory woman charged with second-degree murder in shooting death of teen

20-year-old Cheyenne Alexis Kenniston was charged with second degree murder in the shooting death of 17-year-old Katyln Michelle Wittcop that occurred on July 28, 2018. Kenniston received a $100,000 bond and is currently being held at the Catawba County Detention Facility.