Looking for something fun to do from a safe social distance that doesn't involve screen time or electronic devices? The Catawba County Library has just released a new series of recreation kits for people of all ages to enjoy in their own backyards. The kits are self-contained and include all the equipment, game rules, and directions necessary for play. The selection includes multiple versions of pickleball (a combination of tennis,… View More
September 2020
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Title: Program Assistant Department: Public Health WIC How long have you worked with the county? December will be 2 years. What does your job involve? Please describe what you do. The purpose of my job is to interview existing WIC participants and new WIC applicants to determine their eligibility to… View More
Title: Lead Permit Center Specialist Department: Permit Center-Utilities and Engineering How long have you worked with the county? 10 years in November (Started in ’09, I left for one year and came running back! Ha.) What does your… View More
Title: Foster Care Social Worker Department: Child Welfare-Foster Care Unit, Social Services How long have you worked with the county? 2 years 9 months What does your job involve? Please describe what you do. As a Foster Care Social Worker, my job involves providing support to children and services to their families. When a… View More
In recognition of her 32 years of service to the people of North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper honored Catawba County Library director Suzanne White with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. This highest award for state service granted by the Office of the Governor is given most often to retiring individuals who have at least 30 years of service in the State of North Carolina. White completed her tenure at the library on August 31,… View More
In honor of author Jacqueline Woodson’s virtual program for the Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series on October 8 and to celebrate her novel, Harbor Me, the Catawba County Library is hosting an ARTT show featuring selfies from kids and youth grades 5 and up. Woodson’s New York Times' best-selling novel tells the… View More
Catawba County Public Health is investigating a newly identified outbreak of COVID-19 at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where 2 residents and 1 staff member has tested positive for the virus. The facility has informed patients, their family members, and staff about the situation. The facility has conducted additional testing and is working closely with Public Health to ensure control measures are in place to help prevent… View More
Catawba County government offices, libraries, and the Blackburn Construction and Demolition Landfill will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. County parks (Bakers Mountain, Riverbend and St. Stephens) will be open following usual operating… View More