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During this evening’s Emergency Board of Education meeting, the Catawba County Board of Education (BOE) voted in favor to make face masks mandatory for all staff, students, and visitors while inside our facilities

Board of Education Meeting

Catawba County Board of Education is holding an emergency meeting on January 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Catawba County Schools Administrative Services building, located at 2285 N Anderson Ave, Newton, NC 28658.

N-CCS Board Votes to Continue Optional Face Coverings

At this evening's board meeting, the N-CCS board voted 4-2 to affirm the optional face covering approach for students, staff, and visitors.

Curbside Recycling Suspension

NEWTON, NC (Jan. 20, 2022)—Due to a staffing shortage, the City of Newton will suspend weekly curbside recycling collection from Monday, Jan. 24, through Friday. Feb. 4.

One teacher in Catawba pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Jan. 14

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one teacher in Catawba who’s signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Jan. 14.

Noah Cochran ranks 9,939th in Boys’ 16 bracket in December

Denver tennis player Noah Cochran finished 9,939th in December in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association.

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West Lake Norman News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the West Lake Norman News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

No new teachers in Catawba sign pledge on Jan. 20 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Catawba who signed the pledge on Jan. 20, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Catawba sign pledge on Jan. 19 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Lake Norman News | Jan 21, 2022

There were no new teachers in Catawba who signed the pledge on Jan. 19, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

1 new teacher in Catawba pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory in week ending Jan. 15

By West Lake Norman News | Jan 21, 2022

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one more teacher in Catawba, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

How did Ryan Hughes from Denver play in Boys’ 18 bracket in December?

By West Lake Norman News | Jan 21, 2022

Denver tennis player Ryan Hughes finished 7,032nd in December in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

No new teachers in Catawba sign pledge on Jan. 18 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Lake Norman News | Jan 20, 2022

There were no new teachers in Catawba who signed the pledge on Jan. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Catawba sign pledge on Jan. 16 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Lake Norman News | Jan 18, 2022

There were no new teachers in Catawba who signed the pledge on Jan. 16, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Catawba sign pledge on Jan. 15 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Lake Norman News | Jan 17, 2022

There were no new teachers in Catawba who signed the pledge on Jan. 15, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Catawba sign pledge on Jan. 14 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Lake Norman News | Jan 16, 2022

There were no new teachers in Catawba who signed the pledge on Jan. 14, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Personal Experiences Inspire Student to Return to College to Pursue Nursing Degree

After graduating with her bachelor’s degree in public health in 2017 from Appalachian State University, Hannah Fowler initially thought she was done with school.

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University Pastor Receives Grant to Foster Community Through Spirituality

Since joining the Lenoir-Rhyne family in August as university pastor and director of spiritual life, the Rev. Todd Cutter has been developing new resources for spiritual development for the student population.

Kids in Koncert Celebrates 40 Years of Instruction and Enrichment

Unforgettable experiences have inspired a lifelong love of music at Lenoir-Rhyne.

Catawba Valley Furniture Academy Hosts Graduation Ceremony

The Catawba Valley Furniture Academy (CVFA) recently celebrated the graduation of 10 of its students.

Red Hawk Bass Fishing Kicks Off 2022 in Florida