Lenoir-Rhyne students bring community together with woods project Three Lenoir-Rhyne students are drawing neighbors together behind their apartment by building a poo pile in the woods. What began as a small place to gather has become a friendly meeting spot where students and residents stop to talk, help out and share news.

Newton police make fourth arrest in armed robberyNEWTON - Newton police arrested a fourth suspect Monday in the case of an armed robbery at Burger King on U.S. 321 and N.C. 10 - the former night manager of the restaurant. Carolyn Chanel Coulter was indicted on robbery, kidnapping and conspiracy charges and was being held under $15,000 bond.

City plans redesign of business park projectA couple's refusal to sell their two-acre property is prompting changes in the city of Hickory's plans for a major business park. Officials postponed the plan while designers rework the River Road Business Park around land the city has not acquired.

Week highlights safety of school bus ridersWith 216 school buses on the road every day in Catawba County, the county bus garage must make certain they are safe for young riders. Transportation officials said buses receive monthly checks, mileage inspections and driver reviews during National School Bus Safety Week.

Sheriff's office donates scales to N-C SchoolsThe Catawba County Sheriff's Office presented 20 sets of scales seized in drug operations to Newton-Conover Schools Tuesday. The equipment, valued at more than $2,000, will be used by science classes at Newton-Conover High School.