Shawn Curtis Fox, 30, of Hickory, was sentenced to an active prison term of six to 23 years for three counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor during Catawba County Superior Court on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The Honorable … Read More
Eddie Dante Propst, 37, of Hickory, will serve 26 to 32 years in prison following his conviction for second-degree murder on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Catawba County Superior Court. The Honorable Matthew Osman, Superior Court Judge from Mecklenburg County, … Read More
Mentors of the Catawba County Veterans’ Treatment Court, led by VTC Coordinator Doug Willoughby, rode in the Soldiers’ Reunion Parade in Newton on Thursday, August 15, 2024, in a truck loaned by Cosmo Motors in Hickory for the parade. 36th … Read More
Michael Terrell Hames, 42, of Hickory, will serve an active prison term of seven to nine years following his conviction for assault and weapons charges along with his admission of habitual felon status. The Honorable Peter Knight, Superior Court Judge … Read More
Hayes Elliott, right, was sworn in as the newest assistant district attorney for the 36th Prosecutorial District recently. A native of Catawba County, Elliott graduated from the Campbell School of Law. He will be handling District Court matters in Caldwell … Read More
A Newton man will spend 152 to 248 years in prison after a Catawba County jury found him guilty on 19 counts of sexual offenses with two minor female victims. The jury needed less than an hour to convict 51-year-old … Read More
A Catawba man was given an active prison term of nine to 12 years following his conviction for assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, possession of a firearm by felon and admission of his … Read More
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a bill into law proclaiming May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Each year, our nation is asked to pay tribute to the brave local, state and federal peace officers who have died … Read More
Several participants from the Catawba County Veterans’ Treatment Court participated in the annual Tutus and Combat Boots 5K Run/Walk held at L.P. Frans Stadium in Hickory on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The 5K benefits Eagle Rock Camp, a non-profit that … Read More
The Catawba County District Attorney’s Office legal staff recently enjoyed an afternoon Scavenger Hunt and lunch in honor of Administrative Professionals Day. The day recognizes the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists and other administrative support professionals. Central to any … Read More