Conover
Coverage of Conover in the Nexus archive.
- Catawba County man sentenced for stabbing woman, attempted first-degree murder
A 59-year-old man from Catawba County was sentenced to up to 23 years in prison for stabbing a woman and attempting first-degree murder. He pleaded guilty to the charges following a conviction four days prior.
- Speed contributed to deadly Catawba County crash: NCSHP
A 20-year-old driver was killed in a fatal crash on Emmanuel Church Road in Catawba County, Conover, around 3:49 p.m. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reported that speed contributed to the accident involving a 2008 Ford pickup truck.
- Neighbors fed up with dust, noise from Microsoft data center construction
Residents in Catawba County are raising concerns about noise, dust, and environmental impact from Microsoft's new data center construction in Conover. County leaders highlight the project's economic benefits, including job creation and minimal water usage, while critics argue it prioritizes corporate growth over local needs. Apple previously opened a data center in Maiden, but nearby families oppose further development.
- Conover woman sentenced to at least 39 years for child abuse
Amy Lynn Gonzalez, 40, was sentenced to 39-50 years for three counts of intentional child abuse inflicting serious bodily injury. The sentence was handed down for causing severe harm to a child through deliberate abuse.