Lately our world seems scary and increasingly violent but there is something you can do to play a role in keeping our communities safe. It’s easy to be distracted during our daily routines such as going to work, school, or the grocery store, but as you’re going about your day, if you see something that doesn’t seem quite right, say something. Suspicious activity is any observed behavior… View More
October 2022
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We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two Monday at 10 am Main Library in Newton This sweet, simple, 20-minute story time features rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing for our youngest learners. Playtime follows. Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Main Library in Newton Wednesday at 10… View More
Halloween Safety Tips October 2022 Stay safe while being spooky this Halloween by following these safety tips: Supervise pumpkin carving. Carry a flashlight and have reflectors and/or glowsticks for your trick-or-treaters to stay safe. Wear light colors that stand out in the dark to find each other and be seen by cars. Keep costumes short and snug. Baggy sleeves and long… View More
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in November including the opportunity to participate in drum circles with the Hickory Music Factory at all five of the sites. These performances are supported by the United Arts Council of Catawba County through the North Carolina Arts Council, with funding from the state of North Carolina. Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning… View More
The Secretary of State Land Records Management Division will be presenting a training in Catawba County on Tuesday, November 29th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm in the classroom of the Catawba County Board of Elections at 145 Government Drive Newton, NC 28658 in anticipation of Catawba County beginning to accept electronic map recordings at the beginning of the new year. The training will detail the advantages of eRecording and run through the process… View More
HICKORY – Area Seniors Morning Out locations are offering the opportunity for those age 60 and over to participate in a drum circle with the Hickory Music Factory. There is no charge to participate but reservations are required at least 2 business days in advance of the drum circle. All drum circles start at 9:45am and lunch will be provided afterwards. On Wednesday, November 2nd, the drum circle will be at First… View More
Former Site of the Adam Gross Hotel, First Citizens Bank ,11 S College Ave, Newton, NC 28658 (Boiled Corpse Plot) The Adam Gross hotel was the site of a gruesome plot hatched by a couple of young doctors and their friends. The issue started with the young Dr. Cobb, possibly Dr. Gaston Cobb from Alamance County. As a new… View More
We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two Monday at 10 am Main Library in Newton This sweet, simple, 20-minute story time features rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing for our youngest learners. Playtime follows. Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Main Library in Newton Wednesday at 10… View More
Every year, around 130 babies in North Carolina and more than 3,500 across the United States die suddenly and unexpectedly while sleeping, according to SafeSleepNC.org. Although the problem is staggering, one solution rests firmly in the hands of parents and caregivers – making certain that you follow Safe Sleep practices. As we celebrate Safe Sleep Awareness Month this October, Catawba County Social Services wants to encourage safe… View More
Catawba County celebrated its 2022 Employee of the Year and Team of the Year at a recognition event Tuesday, Oct. 18. Georganna Stephens, Administrative Assistant II for the Catawba County Tax Office, has been selected by her peers as the county’s 2022 Employee of the Year. Stephens has worked for Catawba County for 27 years and is a key part of the County’s tax revaluation team. As stated by Stephens’s nominator,… View More
We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two Monday at 10 am Main Library in Newton This sweet, simple, 20-minute story time features rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing for our youngest learners. Playtime follows. Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Main Library in Newton Wednesday at 10… View More
Manuel Reep House, Southside Park 1775 Southwest Blvd, Newton, NC 28658 (Buried gold, ghostly activity, missing group of young people) Built on the bank of Clark’s Creek two miles below the town of Newton, a plot of land owned by Mr. Clark was sold to Phillip Fry who then divided it into three plantations. Of the three, the middle house was never able to be occupied for long due to hauntings.… View More
Hickory Public Library and Catawba County Library are teaming up for a bookmark challenge to highlight the diverse and wonderful public libraries located throughout the county. As a Catawba County resident you can enjoy the benefits of dedicated staff, resources, and services offered at each location. From Monday, October 17 through Thursday, December 8, families are… View More
We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Tiny to Two Monday at 10 am Main Library in Newton This sweet, simple, 20-minute story time features rhymes, bounces, sensory play, and singing for our youngest learners. Playtime follows. Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Main Library in Newton Wednesday at 10… View More
Hickory Community Theatre 30 3rd St NW Hickory, NC 28601 [Row BB, the Girl in Yellow, and the Woman in White] The Hickory Community Theatre is a popular place for the living so it is unsurprising that it has more than a few people that wanted to stick around after their show was over. Over the life of the building it has been the home of… View More