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Filling Empty Space

DSV Global Transport and Logistics will open a new distribution center in the former La-Z-Boy warehouse on Scanlan Street, bringing dozens of new jobs and fresh economic activity to the Newton community.

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Newton: New Jobs on the Way as Distribution Center To Locate in Newton

By MARTY MORGAN MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Tue,01/27/26-6:00PM, 6,215 Reads
A major new economic development is on the horizon for the Newton community, as a global transport and logistics company prepares to open a distribution center in town.
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B & J Country Platter Grand Opening

Pictured at the B & J Country Platter ribbon cutting, bottom row, from left, is Maggie Nichols, Hickory Mayor Buddy Guyse, Brian Evans, Lajune Evans, Mary Coleman, Juanita Evans, Lori Gallaspy, and Josie Spivery. Top row, from left, is Michael Evans Jr., Tayanna Taylor, Bills Ward, and Jeremy Hughes.

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Hickory: B & J Country Platter Celebrates Grand Opening

By MARTY MORGAN MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Thu,01/22/26-11:00AM, 6,079 Reads
B & J Country Platter welcomed friends, family, and customer to their Grand Opening in Hickory on morning of Jan. 13. The restaurant, owned by Lajune and Juanita Evans, offers a daily dose of “Southern Food at its Best” and is located at 18123 US-80 in Hickory. Business hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday-9:30 a.m.
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Trevor Wellerman poses with his mother, Cathy Doss, in a photo taken before he went missing. If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Trevor Wellerman, please contact the Newton County Sheriff Department at 601-635-4401 or Cathy Doss at 601-627-9775.

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Mother Seeks Answers in Disappearance of Trevor Wellerman

By MARTY MORGAN MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Thu,01/15/26-7:00PM, 5,078 Reads
Cathy Doss received a call from her son at around 3 p.m. on July 20, 2025. Trevor Wellerman, 30, called his mother for guidance on taking care of a toe injury that he thought required medical attention.
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Joe Max Higgins to take Tate County EDF post

By FLOYD INGRAM FLOYD INGRAM
Tue,01/13/26-12:00AM, 4,968 Reads 97,293 Statewide
One of the Southeast's top economic development executives will take the reins of the Tate County Economic Development Foundation.
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