Beginning Tuesday, June 2, the Catawba County Library will reopen the Maiden Branch Library, restoring direct access to computers, library materials, and other in-house resources. The branch will operate with new hours: Tuesday-Friday from noon till 6 pm and Saturday from 9 am till 2 pm. Maiden will also offer contact-free curbside service for anyone wishing to pick up materials without entering the building. When patrons arrive at… View More
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Catawba County Public Health is seeing an increase in cases related to ongoing outbreaks at congregate care facilities. Based on test results received today, 31 residents and two staff at Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation in Viewmont have been infected with COVID-19. No additional cases have been identified at Abernethy Laurels in Newton. Two cases are associated with a small group home for adults in Catawba County. “We have… View More
Atlanta-based developer Stonemont Financial Group (SFG) has announced plans to construct a 192,000 sq. ft. speculative building in Trivium Corporate Center. SFG will partner with Delco Partners with construction by Hickory-based David E. Looper & Company. In an effort to market the Stonemont Spec Building and other properties, the Catawba County EDC has proposed a new marketing & recruitment tactic based on opportunities… View More
We are a resilient community. As we move forward through these challenging times, stay aware of accurate information about COVID-19 and take care to protect yourself and others. Keep Calm and Carry On This phrase emerged from World War Two, when Britain was subjected to eight months of frequent, random and often daily bombing attacks known as the Blitz. The statement was intended to encourage fortitude and… View More
Catawba County government offices and libraries will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Catawba County Parks (Bakers Mountain, Riverbend and St. Stephens) will be open Monday. The Blackburn Municipal Sanitary Landfill will also be open. Government offices and libraries will reopen Tuesday, May 26, following their current schedules. As a reminder, only the Newton, Sherrills Ford-Terrell,… View More
Catawba County Public Health is reporting the third COVID-19-associated death in Catawba County. The individual was a resident of Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation in Viewmont and died from complications associated with the virus. The patient was in their early 70s and had underlying medical conditions. To protect the family’s privacy, no further information about this patient will be released. “This is unfortunate… View More
Catawba County Public Health is investigating a newly identified outbreak of COVID-19 at Abernethy Laurels, where 1 staff member and 1 resident have tested positive for the virus. The facility is informing patients, their family members, and staff about the situation. This is the second congregate care facility outbreak identified in Catawba County. The first was reported last Thursday at Brian Center Viewmont. Public Health… View More
Family Builders of Catawba Valley invites anyone interested in fostering or adopting a child to attend the online resource family information meeting from 6:00-7:30 PM Tuesday, June 9th. The meeting will be held via Zoom Video Conference online and interested parties must pre-register by emailing mburns@catawbacountync.gov by… View More
Catawba County Public Health is investigating a newly identified outbreak at a local long-term care facility, where 3 people have tested positive for COVID-19. Public Health is conducting additional testing at the facility and is advising administrators on isolation protocols and other measures to help prevent further spread of illness. “We were notified as soon as the facility suspected a problem, and we have taken… View More
The Catawba County Library is continuing its centennial celebration of the ratification of women's suffrage with a virtual discussion by author Elaine Weiss, an award-winning, Baltimore-based journalist and author. She'll speak about her book The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote in a Zoom discussion at 12 noon on Thursday, May 14, and she'll also answer questions for… View More
Catawba County Manager Mick Berry has recommended a budget of $242M for Fiscal Year 2021, which maintains the current property tax rate of $0.575 per $100 of valuation. The recommendation represents a 4.1 percent decrease in the total budget and $3.3M less revenue than anticipated. Due to the impact of COVID-19 on revenues from sales tax, property tax and building services, revenue projections have been downsized but still reflect… View More
Catawba County Public Health is reporting the second COVID-19 associated death in Catawba County. The individual had been hospitalized and died Sunday from complications associated with the virus. The patient was in their early 70s and had underlying medical conditions. The person did not reside at a senior living facility. To protect the family’s privacy, no further information about this patient will be released. "We are… View More
Beginning Saturday, May 9, the Catawba County Library will open its doors to the public for the first time since March 17, restoring direct access to computers, library materials, and other in-house resources. Operating under Governor Cooper’s Executive Order 138 Requirements for Phase One Retail Business Openings, the library will implement limited occupancy, social distancing, and safety protocols that support public health needs… View More
With the onset of COVID-19, health care systems across the country began assessing readiness in the event of a surge of COVID-19 patients. Catawba Valley Health System in Catawba County, North Carolina, was no different. The system’s Director of Emergency Management & Environmental Compliance, Mike Helton, reviewed the hospital’s reserve inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE), which included a back-up supply of… View More