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Catawba County NewsCatawba County News
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His dream led him out of the projects to his life's purpose
Steve Hunt, 56, Catawba Valley Community College's executive director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, is a busy man.
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Romney leads GOP rivals, Obama in fundraising in Catawba County
Through the end of 2011, Catawba County residents donated more than $20,400 to the top presidential candidates, with Mitt Romney raising more than his GOP rivals and President Obama, according to campaign-contribution reports recently released by the Federal Election Commission.
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Election filing opens at noon Monday
In a political year that promises to put North Carolina in the national spotlight, Monday kicks off the election filing date for candidates. The filing period for candidates opens at noon Monday and ends at noon on Feb. 29. Primary election day is May 8. This year’s General Election is set for Nov. 6.
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Tattooing the right way
Unregulated tattooing dangerous, ‘a growing problem’
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Husband of councilwoman arrested on assault charge
Alleged incident happened at Monday meeting
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Couple robs Hickory bank but doesn't get far
Couple robs Wells Fargo Bank, but caught within an hour at Walmart.
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5 Things to do in the Hickory area this weekend
Events and opportunities to enjoy this weekend.
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Granite Falls' Eric Church up for Grammy
Church was nominated for best country album of the year for "Chief." He's up against fellow nominees Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, George Strait, Jason Aldean and Blake Shelton for the award.
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Hype building for 'Hunger Games' premiere
There are 41 more days until the world gets to see “The Hunger Games” and local areas that were filming locations for the movie. According to those connected to the movie, Lionsgate, the film production company, will hold at least one, possibly two, advance screenings in North Carolina. Any dates or locations for advance screenings have not been announced. The studio is looking forward to showing the film in the state where it was filmed, say those connected to the movie.
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Counterfeit arrest: 18-year-old charged in fake money scam in Hickory area
Police seek additional suspects in Hickory, Conover, Newton
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Losing Perdue, other incumbents hasn't depressed Democrats' spirit in Hickory area
Gov. Bev Perdue heads a list of Democratic incumbents who won’t seek re-election this year, but the Democratic Party in North Carolina is upbeat about its prospects, taking the position that the surprising turn of events is not a disaster, but an opportunity.
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New council member's focus on business growth
Trina Michael knows her town is facing a lot of issues and she’s hoping she’ll be able to help it meet the challenges. Michael was appointed this week to serve on the seat that was left vacant when council member Howard Ervin resigned. Ervin resigned on Jan. 16 at the end of a council meeting, citing personal reasons.
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YMCA pool closed this weekend
The Hickory Foundation YMCA indoor pool will be closed Saturday and Sunday because of a swim meet. The closure includes the hot tub and sauna.
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Cab driver murder defendant makes court appearance
The defense attorneys for one of the men accused of killing a Hickory cab driver have received several CDs containing information about the case from the district attorney’s office. Adam Williams, 32, was killed Aug. 23 while on duty for Yellow Cab Company. He was robbed of $60 and stabbed in the face and neck. He died at an area hospital.
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Car crashes through Hickory home
A couple was watching TV at home midday Wednesday when a car tore through their kitchen wall, just a few yards from where they were sitting. “I heard what sounded like breaks and then it sounded like an explosion,” said Thomas Shotwell.
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Authorities ask for information in hit-and-run in Granite Falls area
The North Carolina Highway Patrol is hoping for information about a Chevrolet Impala Super Sport involved in a hit-and-run on Saturday. Timothy Huffman, 21, got off his shift at Walmart at about 6 a.m. on Saturday to go to his home in Granite Falls, said Trooper D.W. Church. Wearing a reflective vest, he was driving his mo-ped in the right lane of US 321 north when he was struck by a driver at about 6:35 a.m.
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Possible assault at Conover council meeting could lead to charges
A Conover City Council member’s spouse denies assaulting someone during Monday night’s council meeting but city officials say five people saw the assault. Coy Lee Hester, 58, of Morningside Drive, Conover, was taken by ambulance to Frye Regional Medical Center, where he was released on Tuesday.
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Hickory grant will help with mill renovations
Two derelict buildings off Lenoir-Rhyne Boulevard at Highland Avenue, SE, are getting a $3 million makeover.
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Maiden council selects new member
With 10 people on a list of potential replacements, Maiden Town Council appointed a new member at the end of its meeting on Monday. Trina Michael will officially be sworn into office at Maiden’s next council meeting. She will fill the seat that was left vacant when council member Howard Ervin resigned.
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Teens can find ways out of dating violence
Kristen Morrow and Holly Johnson thought their first boyfriends were guys that would treat them right. They were handsome and Christian. However, both girls’ relationships ended after the romantic courtship dissolved into abuse. Morrow experienced verbal abuse. Johnson went through emotional and physical abuse.
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Missing Rhodhiss man found dead
The body of Ralph Edward “Red” Poarch was found not far from his home where he was reported missing on Feb. 1.
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Conover council approves new park
Final tweaks to a passive public park with walking trails, playground equipment and stormwater wetland at Conover Station got approval Monday night. The Conover City Council voted to approve several measures that included a minor subdivision of the 6.6 acres where the park will be located, as well as the stormwater restrictions at the park.
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Court delays case against indicted attorney
A member of the NC Attorney General’s Office was in Catawba County court Monday, to discuss the charges an area attorney is facing. Hickory attorney Shawn Clark was indicted on two counts of extortion and one count of obstruction of justice in November for events that occurred in 2009 and 2010 prior to and during his run for district attorney. Current District Attorney Jay Gaither narrowly defeated Clark in the Republican primary.
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Organization continues push to change ward system
Citizens for Equity in Government, a local group organized to make sure every citizen has a voice in city government, will continue its efforts to educate voters and get petitions signed supporting the change to a pure ward system of government in Hickory on Saturday at 10 a.m.
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Newton banker has investment in community
During the past 100 years, Peoples Bank has weathered two world wars, the Great Depression and most recently the Great Recession. The bank, founded in Catawba in 1912, now has 18 banking centers in five counties and $1.1 billion in assets.
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