Newton Woman Gets Prison Term For Trafficking Opiates

Alexa Jo Carnes, 36, of Newton, was given an active prison sentence of six to eight years for trafficking opiates (fentanyl) by possession during Catawba County Superior Court on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. The Honorable Daniel A. Kuehnert, Superior Court … Read More

Catawba Treatment Court Celebrates Third Class of Veteran Graduates

The Catawba County Veterans’ Treatment Court (VTC) hosted its third graduation ceremony on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Catawba County Courthouse, recognizing the accomplishments of five more graduates. The ceremony honoring the achievements of Carrie White (U.S. Coast Guard), … Read More

Making Christmas A Little Brighter For Children

Members of the Catawba County District Attorney’s Office continued their participation in community service projects by taking part in the fourth annual McGruff Christmas Drive sponsored by the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office. Staff members joined forces to “adopt” needy children … Read More

Veterans Helping Veterans

Graduates and mentors from the Catawba County Veterans’ Treatment Court (VTC) came together to raise money to assist elderly veterans in the community by playing in the Carolina Caring Friends Fore Hospice Golf Tournament. From left to right are Doug … Read More