42-year-old Michael Dean Campbell of 18^th Avenue N.E. in Hickory was arrested by Granite Falls Police yesterday (July 8) for misdemeanor larceny, possession of stolen goods or property and first-degree trespass. He was taken to the Caldwell Co. Detention Center with bond set at $23,800, secured. District Court dates in Lenoir were scheduled for August 14 and September 15.

28-year-old Eric Dale Jones of Hickory Boulevard in Lenoir was served an indictment yesterday (July 8) by Lenoir Police on charges of felony trafficking in opium or heroin and misdemeanor possession of marijuana up to half an ounce. He also faces charges for D.W.I., allowing a vehicle to be driven with no registration, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license revoked.

Jones was taken to the Caldwell Co. Detention Center under a $3,000 secured bond. Appearances in Superior Court and District Court were set for September 8.

Exodus Homes, a Catawba County United Way agency, will host a special "Everything Free" Community Outreach event on July 26 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Brown Penn Recreation Center, 735 3rd Street S.W. in Hickory. The event will feature music and testimony. Exodus Homes has hosted similar events for 16 years.

The "Everything Free" giveaway will include furniture, clothing, Bibles, haircuts, manicures and face painting for kids, with hot dogs and hamburgers for all who attend. ALFA will provide free and confidential HIV testing with immediate test results during the event and the League of Women Voters will offer voter registration.

The Umoja Project and Exodus Church clergy will be available to talk one on one with people who need spiritual support and guidance.    

For more information, contact the Rev. Susan Smith Walker at revsusanwalker@gmail.com or 828-962-8196.

Newton Police report that their investigation into the death of Maggie Daniels continued yesterday (July 9) as Investigators followed up on tips and leads. As a result of their expanded neighborhood canvas, Investigators continued to conduct interviews and sort through information gathered.

According to one published report, Ms. Daniels had expressed concern about her safety approximately a year ago. A friend wrote to her via Twitter, encouraging her to be careful of a neighbor and suggesting that she take a self-defense class. Newton Police did not comment. Police say Ms. Daniels had not contacted them with any concerns.

Ms. Daniels’ body was found in her apartment on June 28. Newton Police announced two days later that the investigation into her death is a homicide investigation.

Investigators will continue to follow up on all tips and leads as they are reported. Anyone with information regarding the case should contact the Newton Police Department at 828-465-7430.