December 2020

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COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments for Residents 75 and Older

As the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) moves into Phase 1B of its statewide COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan, Catawba County residents who are 75 and older and are not residing in a long-term care facility will soon be able to make appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Catawba County residents age 75 and older may schedule an appointment for vaccination one of the following… View More

Toni Norton

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Ariel Kanupp

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Amanda Bentley

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Joe Sechang

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This Week at Your Library [Jan 2-8]

ONLINE 828.465.8665 Souper New Year! Early January It’s often said that January brings soup weather. Truly, is there anything so restorative to body and soul than a nice, hot bowl of soup on a cold winter’s day? Reserve one of our soup jar kits while supplies last – then join us on Zoom to talk about variations to the recipe and how to put the jars… View More

This Week at Your Library [Dec 26-Jan 1]

ONLINE 828.465.8665 Festive Light Bulb Upcycling DIY Throughout December Want to try a fun and easy upcycling craft? Now you can turn your burned-out light bulbs – smaller bulbs work best, ideally nightlight-sized [C7] or small, vintage candle-type [C9, C11, or CA5] – into festive, easy holiday decorations! When you register for this craft, you supply… View More

Upcoming Catawba County Holiday Closures

Catawba County government offices and services will observe the following schedule for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Please note Catawba County Parks will be open on New Year’s Day. Catawba County Government Offices Closed Thursday, December 24, Friday, December 25, and Monday, December 28 Closed New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1 Catawba County Parks (Bakers… View More

Library Volunteer Receives Award

The North Carolina Public Library Directors Association has named Catawba County resident Sylvia King as its Library Friend of the Year 2020. King, a retired educator, is treasurer of the Catawba County Friends of the Library, a role she has held for 13 years. The NCPLDA award for Library Friend of the Year recognizes community… View More

Nora Smyre-Tax Collection Clerk II

Title: Tax Collection Clerk II Department: Tax How long have you worked with the county?   21 years What does your job involve? Please describe what you do. I answer taxpayer’s questions by phone and in person and take payments at the cashier desk. I am also the back up for the daily reconciliation, to make sure our collection… View More

This Week at Your Library [Dec 19-25]

ONLINE 828.465.8665 Festive Light Bulb Upcycling DIY Throughout December Want to try a fun and easy upcycling craft? Now you can turn your burned-out light bulbs – smaller bulbs work best, ideally nightlight-sized [C7] or small, vintage candle-type [C9, C11, or CA5] – into festive, easy holiday decorations! When you register for this craft, you supply… View More

Christmas Tree Recycling: Holiday Curbside Collection & Convenience Center Schedules

Wondering what you'll do with your Christmas tree and other natural decorations after the holiday season is over? Catawba County's Landfill staff, in cooperation with Republic Services, has an answer for you. Christmas trees and other natural decorations will be accepted curbside and at all five Solidwaste Convenience Centers located around Catawba County from December 26, 2020 through January 16, 2021. Please remove all ornaments, bases, or… View More

Library Launches New Hoopla Flex Library and Flex Check-outs

Catawba County Library cardholders now have even more options to enjoy digital library resources, including e-books, e-audiobooks, graphic novels, movies, music, and television shows through the Hoopla Digital app. Hoopla is a digital platform that’s available on a computer, smartphone, tablet, or smart TV anywhere a user has an Internet connection. It offers instant, streaming access to… View More

This Week at Your Library [Dec 12-18]

ONLINE 828.465.8665 Festive Light Bulb Upcycling DIY Throughout December Want to try a fun and easy upcycling craft? Now you can turn your burned-out light bulbs – smaller bulbs work best, ideally nightlight-sized [C7] or small, vintage candle-type [C9, C11, or CA5] – into festive, easy holiday decorations! When you register for this craft, you supply… View More

SBA Flood Relief Available to Catawba County Residents

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is making low-interest disaster loans available to businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm Eta on Nov. 12, 2020, in Alexander County and the adjacent counties of Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell and Wilkes in North Carolina. SBA Flood Relief Information Sheet SBA Disaster Loans… View More

Catawba County Hires Assistant County Manager

Catawba County has hired Alison Alexander to serve as Assistant County Manager beginning December 29, 2020. Alexander will join County Manager Mick Berry and Deputy County Manager Mary Furtado in overseeing the administration of county government services for citizens. Alexander brings significant government leadership experience to Catawba County, including her most recent role as Deputy County Administrator for Lancaster County,… View More

Library Offers DIY Kits

As an essential resource for learning and engagement, the Catawba County Library empowers lives and builds community by bringing people, information, and ideas together. When COVID-19 challenged its typical ways of inviting residents to connect, explore, and grow, the Catawba County Library innovated to continue delivering needed services and resources. In addition to offering new Wi-Fi-enabled tablets and free Wi-Fi access points at… View More

This Week at Your Library [Dec 5-11]

ONLINE 828.465.8665 Festive Light Bulb Upcycling DIY Throughout December Want to try a fun and easy upcycling craft? Now you can turn your burned-out light bulbs – smaller bulbs work best, ideally nightlight-sized [C7] or small, vintage candle-type [C9, C11, or CA5] – into festive, easy holiday decorations! When you register for this craft, you supply… View More