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Newton approves annexation agreement with Hickory

Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a proposed annexation agreement between Newton and the City of Hickory under NC General Statute Chapter 160A, Article 4A, Part 6; no members of the public addressed the hearing and the measure passed unanimously.

The Newton City Council on July 12 approved a proposed annexation agreement between the City of Newton and the City of Hickory under North Carolina General Statute Chapter 160A, Article 4A, Part 6.

City Manager Jonathan Franklin described the agreement and fielded no questions from council. No members of the public spoke during the hearing. Council Member Ed Sain moved to approve the annexation agreement; the motion was seconded and approved unanimously.

The meeting minutes record the council's approval but provide no further details on the acreage or particular parcels involved; those documents are on file with the City Clerk.