We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Preschool story time with reading readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Wednesdays at 10 am Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library St. Stephens Branch Library Main Library in Newton Wednesdays at… View More
October 2025
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MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Catawba County REACH (Resources for Addiction and Community Health) What is its mission/purpose? Catawba County (REACH) REsource for Addiction and Community Health is the Post Overdose Response Team (PORT) embedded within Catawba County EMS. REACH consists of Community Paramedics and Certified Peer Support Specialistswho “bridge the gaps” working to provide… View More
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in November including musical performances, crafting classes, and cooking demonstrations. Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning Out (SMO), which is held Monday through Thursday mornings at five convenient locations. A hot, balanced lunch is served each day. Programs are free to participants, who may pick and choose which days to… View More
This quarter's publication of News You Can Use, Senior Newsletter contains unformation about Fire Safety and Prevention, Winter Readiness, and Holiday Safety. Please feel free to print as share as you… View More
Catawba County Department of Social Services (DSS) is closely monitoring the potential impact of the federal government shutdown on families who receive Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), also known as SNAP. In Catawba County, 10,730 households—representing 22,149 individuals—currently receive $3.4 million in food assistance benefits each month. These dollars not only help families put food on the table but also sustain… View More
We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Preschool story time with reading readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Wednesdays at 10 am Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library St. Stephens Branch Library Main Library in Newton Wednesdays at… View More
Catawba County recognized several employees for exceptional performance during its annual employee recognition celebration Oct. 22. Boris Morales, an IT Network Engineer, was selected by his peers as the county’s Employee of the Year. Morales has served the county for 3 years. As stated in his nomination, “His dedication, technical expertise, and instinctive problem solving make him an indispensable part… View More
We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Preschool story time with reading readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Wednesdays at 10 am Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library St. Stephens Branch Library Main Library in Newton Wednesdays at… View More
We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Preschool story time with reading readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Wednesdays at 10 am Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library St. Stephens Branch Library Main Library in Newton Wednesdays at… View More
The October 6, 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting was called to order at 7pm. The agenda for tonight’s meeting can be found at https://bit.ly/3utv5SE. BOC approved minutes from the Board’s Regular Meeting of September 15, 2025. Appointments County Manager Mary S. Furtado recommends the reappointment of Brian Myers as Tax Administrator, with a term expiration of October31,… View More
We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Preschool story time with reading readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Wednesdays at 10 am Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library St. Stephens Branch Library Main Library in Newton Wednesdays at… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Public Health’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) What is its mission/purpose? BCCCP works to make sure women have access to regular, affordable breast and cervical cancer health screenings. Screenings are important because the earlier cancer is found and treated, the better the chance of survival and remission for the patient. How do… View More