The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office honored Veteran Earl Lail on June 25th. Earl (Age: 89) was in Germany during the Korean War 1951-1953 and has been a long-time member of the American Legion Firing Squad. He was married 69 years to Betty Jean Lail who passed away June 6th. Earl’s American Flag was faded and worn. Several of our Deputies erected a new pole and flag along with Sheriff Brown. We appreciate all of our service men and… View More
June 2020
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Catawba County offices will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Offices will reopen Monday, July 6 at 8:00 a.m. County libraries will be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. Branches will reopen following their current operating schedules the week of Monday, July 6. The Blackburn Landfill and all five solid waste/recycling convenience centers will be closed Saturday, July… View More
Starting July 1, 2020, Catawba County Animal Services will assume operation of the Catawba County Animal Shelter located at 201 Government Services Drive in Newton. The shelter will be temporarily closed Wednesday, July 1 through Monday, July 6 to allow time for Animal Services staff to establish operational procedures and conduct a deep cleaning of the facility. During the closure, citizens looking for lost pets or reporting… View More
Here at the Library, we’re as excited to celebrate Independence Day as you are, and we’ll be taking off a few days to spend time with our loved ones. So that you can prepare for the closing and know when you can check out materials in person or through curbside pick-up, here’s our schedule for the holiday. All branches will be closed entirely on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4,… View More
To help support social distancing, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) has made it easier for residents to apply online for Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Services (also known as food stamps) benefits. North Carolina’s online application portal, ePASS, now offers new and updated features to simplify the online application process and make it more mobile-friendly. The application can be accessed from… 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, July 14th. The meeting will be held via Zoom Video Conference online and interested parties must pre-register by emailing mburns@catawbacountync.gov by… View More
Families or individuals experiencing a financial hardship with paying their mortgage, rent, utilities or other expense due to the COVID-19 pandemic may apply for financial assistance through the COVID-19 Relief Program. Applications will be available through Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry (ECCCM) beginning July 1, 2020. To be eligible for assistance, applicants must have experienced one or more of the following… View More
On Friday, June 19, the library will be sharing a digital commemoration of Juneteenth, the day that the Emancipation Proclamation was officially enforced, ending enslavement in Texas. Six leading Black museums and historical institutions are collaborating to feature cultural performances from Africa and across America, educational content, and appearances by: Lonnie G. Bunch III, the first African American and first historian… View More
To help people feel more in control of their finances and boost their budgeting skills, the Catawba County Library is partnering with Operation HOPE, Inc. to host two online workshops on money management and the smart use of credit. The free sessions will be presented by financial well-being coach Rita Purvis and will take place as Zoom meetings. People who are interested may sign up for a… View More
The Catawba County Library will complete its reopening of the library system when the Conover Branch resumes standard business hours on Tuesday, June 16 (Tue noon-8 pm, Wed-Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm) and the Claremont Branch resumes standard business hours on Tuesday, June 23 (Tue-Fri noon-6 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm). As the two branches restore direct access to computers, library… View More
Each year, the Catawba County Library hosts a fun-filled Summer Learning adventure to keep children actively engaged and to invite the entire community to connect, explore, and grow. Special performers make the yearly themes come alive, and the library is excited to introduce award-winning storyteller Donna Washington as its first featured guest this summer. A virtuoso performer who’s been… View More
Catawba County Public Health Farmers Market to Open June 18 HICKORY, NC – As local summer crops start ripening once again, Catawba County Public Health’s Farmers Market is returning for an eighth season. The market’s main goal is to offer a safe and convenient way for people to purchase and consume farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. It is open to the public weekly and accepts cash, debit cards, SNAP/EBT, WIC and senior… View More
With more community spread happening in Catawba County and across the state, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is now recommending that more people get tested for COVID-19. On Tuesday, the county marked its highest single-day increase in the number of people diagnosed with COVID-19. On Wednesday, the number of local residents hospitalized reached the highest to date at 12. Through contact tracing, more… View More
The Catawba County Library has launched its annual Summer Learning program, which helps students and families engage with books, ideas, and information while schools are out of session. This year, the theme is ‘Imagine Your Story,’ and it embraces everything from myth and fairy tale to folklore, local history, and family genealogy. Children, teens, and adults are all invited to imagine their story as they participate in reading… View More
Catawba County Public Health is investigating a newly identified outbreak of COVID-19 at Brookdale Senior Living – Falling Creek, where 2 residents have tested positive for the virus. The assisted living facility is informing patients, their family members, and staff about the situation. This is the fourth congregate care facility outbreak identified in Catawba County. In a congregate living setting, a COVID-19 outbreak is defined… View More