STRAY CAT TESTS POSITIVE FOR RABIES; ANYONE IN CONTACT SHOULD CALL CATAWBA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH HICKORY, N.C. – Catawba County Public Health was notified on September 29 that a stray cat in the Long Island area of Sherrills Ford- Catawba has tested positive for rabies, a virus that is fatal to animals and humans once symptoms develop. Anyone who may have come in contact with a stray black tuxedo cat in… View More
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PUBLIC HEALTH TEAM RECOGNIZED WITH STATE-LEVEL AWARD HICKORY, NC – Catawba County Public Health’s Community Health Workers program was recognized as the recipient of the 2025 GlaxoSmithKline Child Health award at the North Carolina Public Health Association’s annual conference on September 17. This highly competitive award honors local health departments, public health staff and individuals for innovative,… View More
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to Catawba County for its budget. The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, the entity had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget… 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
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in October including a trip to Hart Square. This project is supported by Arts Culture Catawba through the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. 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,… View More
Catawba County is hosting four upcoming Schools Community Conversations to share information about countywide school facility needs and the choices currently faced by the community. The Catawba County Board of Commissioners is chiefly responsible for funding public school facility construction. Through its ongoing partnership with local school leadership, the Board is committed to assuring optimized, balanced learning… 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 Catawba County Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Explorer program began in January 2025. We currently have 11 high school students who meet monthly to learn new things about EMS. They have earned their CPR certification, Stop the Bleed Certification, and learned numerous medical skills. Please review the handbook below and complete the application below if interested. Applications are due October 31,… View More
The September 15, 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 2, 2025. Appointments Commissioner Abernethy recommends the reappointment of Todd Setzer for a fifth term to the City of Claremont Planning… 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 Emergency Services has promoted William Butler to serve as EMS Manager beginning September 13, 2025. Butler has been with Catawba County EMS since 2011 working to provide essential medical services for citizens. Butler brings significant EMS experience and leadership to his new role, most recently working as an EMS Shift Supervisor. Prior to that he served as an EMT, Paramedic, FTO and EMS Crew Chief. “As a… 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
What is its mission/purpose? The Catawba Soil & Water Conservation District mission is to protect/improve soil and water quality on our agricultural lands. Increase educational awareness of the importance of protecting our soil and water quality. How do you achieve your mission – what services are offered? The Catawba Soil & Water Conservation District works with our… View More
Intern – IT (Programmer Analyst) Major: Computer Science - Fayetteville State University What was your favorite experience or project from your internship? I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of my internship. Each project presented new challenged that helped me grow and the welcoming atmosphere made each day a positive experience. My favorite project was redesigning the… View More
The September 2, 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 and Closed Session of August 18, 2025. Consent Agenda 1 - The Finance and Personnel Subcommittee requests the Board of Commissioners approve… View More
What is its mission/purpose? Extension Master Gardener is a volunteer program that is part of Cooperative Extension. The horticulture agent provides training and oversees this program. Extension Master Gardeners provide research-based information, educational programming, and community outreach that empowers citizens to cultivate healthy plants, landscapes, ecosystems, and communities. How do you achieve… View More