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Ministry, Farmers Market host fundraiser
Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) and the Downtown Hickory Farmers Market (DHFM) announce the second meal in the two-meal series, Farm to Fork, Expand the Table.
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Gibbs convicted for attempted trafficking of opiates
Jakaylan Hyikeis Gibbs, 24, of Newton, was given an active prison sentence of five to seven years for attempted trafficking of opiates by sale during Catawba County Superior Court on Monday, October 4,...
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Nick’s Brands celebrates 25 years in the polish and wax business
Just a couple of months ago, Nick’s Brands went from selling their product in over 25 NAPA stores in Catawba County to opening their own warehouse to distribute their product and offer other services...
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Political signs being vandalized around Newton
Criminal suspects have been stealing and vandalizing political signs from around Newton for the past month. Newton City Council member Ed Sain filed a police report with the Newton Police Department on...
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Bruce Beerbower is retiring from Catawba Science Center after 41 years of...
October 4th, 2021 marked the 41st anniversary of Bruce Beerbower’s first day of employment at the Catawba Science Center.
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Maiden Town Hall going pink
At the October 12th Maiden Town Council meeting, Mayor Max Bumgarner. Jr read a Proclamation proclaiming that the month of October 2021 would be Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the Town of Maiden.
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Catawba County resident recollects breast cancer journey
Millie Schronce, recently retired owner of Miss Millie’s Child Care Center located in Maiden, spent some time discussing her breast cancer experience in light of October being Breast Cancer Awareness...
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Lake Hickory Haunts in full swing
Lake Hickory Haunts, voted the Carolina’s “best haunt” is in the full swing of things for the Halloween season. To read more of this article see the Thursday, October 21st edition of the Observer News...
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Curbside leaf collection under way in Newton
Curbside leaf collection service, which helps citizens dispose of leaves and ensures storm drains remain unclogged, is under way in Newton. Collection is scheduled to run through Jan. 14.
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Duke Energy expands in Maiden
Duke Energy and local officials broke ground on a new facility in Maiden. This facility will be dedicated to Duke Energy’s transmission operations in the region and provide additional support for the...
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Newton resident expands light show to increase giving to the community
Richard and Christina Hovis are the married tag-team responsible for the yearly light show on 13th street, originating 5 years ago. In order to prepare for the 13,000 lights that will be displayed for...
View ArticleThere’s a brand new event venue nestled in the Town of Catawba
A family of entrepreneurs from Ohio, the Blaskos, purchased 73 plus acres to host artisan markets, various musicians, and a variety of food vendors. Ronald and wife Traci had an idea, and it started in...
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Low turnout at the polls in Catawba County
It was the second year for low turnout of Catawba County voters at various polling areas. To read the full Unofficial Municipal Election results for Catawba County and more of this article see the...
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Hickory man found guilty on two counts of first degree murder
Arsenio Dewayne Curtis, 32, of Hickory, will spend the remainder of his life in prison after a Catawba County jury found him guilty on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of a Claremont...
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