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Lawndale Woman Jailed In Catawba County On Felony Charge
29-year old Bridget Abagail Heafner of Lawndale was arrested Wednesday (July 10) by Probation & Parole Officers. She’s charged with felony probation violation. Following the arrest, Heafner was jailed in the Catawba County Detention Facility under $7,500 bond. A Superior Court date is set for August 22.
Catawba County 13-and-under soccer team competes in youth soccer nationals
A group of 12- and 13-year-olds from Catawba County are gearing up to compete for the United States Youth Soccer Association National President’s Cup this weekend in Wichita, Kansas. The 2011 Catawba Valley Youth Soccer Association Blast Blue boys soccer team qualified for the national tournament by placing second...
Diamond Properties buys BSN Medical distribution facility in Catawba County for $10.3M
A distribution facility in the Charlotte region recently changed hands in an eight-figure sale. Join the Charlotte Business Journal in recognizing outstanding top financial executives at the 2024 CFO of the Year Awards! *Individual tickets available starting June 20*. 2024 Heavy Hitters Commercial Real Estate Awards. The CBJ will recognize...
Burke County Man Charged With Vehicle Theft In Catawba County
30-year-old Jeremy Aaron Huffman of Connelly Springs was arrested Monday (July 8) by authorities in Cleveland County on charges from Catawba County. He’s charged with felony larceny of a motor vehicle. Huffman was incarcerated in the Catawba County Detention Facility without bond. A District Court date is set for July 11.
Lynn and Leroy Lane dedicated at Hickory convention center
HICKORY — The Hickory Metro Convention Center’s main roadway entrance has a new name honoring a local couple that has pioneered the way for Hickory, Catawba County, and the metro’s hospitality and tourism industry. Lynn Lail and the late Leroy Lail, local trailblazers in this industry, are...
Unemployment Rates Increase Across Hickory Metro, State
Unemployment rates increased across the Greater Hickory Metro and throughout most of the state. The latest figures were released last week by the North Carolina Department of Commerce Labor & Economic Analysis Division and show the May jobless rates. Catawba County’s unemployment rate is 3.5 percent, up from 3.2 percent...
Wilkes County Man Charged With Strangulation In Catawba County
30-year-old Matthew Ryan Billings of North Wilkesboro was arrested Saturday (July 6) by Hickory Police Officers. He’s charged with assault by strangulation. Following the arrest, Billings was jailed in the Catawba County Detention Facility under $15,000 bond, a District Court date is July 29.
Hickory concerts, Taylor Swift-themed laser show, outdoor movies offer weekend fun
Catawba County is celebrating 25 years of parks in July. On Saturday, a guided story and nature walk will be held at Bakers Mountain Park. The walk will be .27 miles. The nature walk starts at 9 a.m. A Pelican’s SnoBalls food truck will be set up at the park...
Taylorsville Man Facing Catawba County Charges
Monte Matthew Caudle, age 50 of Taylorsville was taken into custody on Saturday by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. He was served a warrant from Catawba County for motor vehicle rental fraud. He has been transferred to the Catawba County Detention Center and is scheduled to appear in District Court today in Newton.
Library Events
Make sure to add all the dates to your schedule so you don't miss out on our critter friends, starting this Tuesday!. Meet animal ambassadors, learn about wildlife in this region and how we’re all connected. Tuesday, July 9. Main Library in Newton at 11 am. Maiden Town Hall...
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