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The Central Recreation Center, formally the location of the all-Black Central High School, will be refurbished in a two-phase project totaling a estimated $5 million.

College faculty, staff, and students, along with several members of the Catawba County community, gathered in the halls of the CVCC East Wing for the ceremony.

Newton’s new mayor and one new council member were sworn into office along with two incumbents at Tuesday’s Newton City Council meeting.

“I am enthusiastic about the future of Newton, look forward to it and just look forward to partnering with citizens and businesses in Newton to help Newton reach it’s potential,”

“We need sidewalks,” Newton voter Nicolle Nelsen said. “Too many people have to walk on the road. Our parks are not in good shape. Just last year, my son had

The polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Those who are in line at 7:30 will be allowed to vote.

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Eight of the 10 candidates running for Newton City Council shared their views on topics ranging from taxes to the state of city infrastructure and services during a forum at

At each of the forums, candidates will have the opportunity to deliver three-minute opening statements and two-minute closing statements. Audience members will then have one minute to ask questions of

Letters to the editor are the opinion of the letter writer.