The Catawba County Board of Elections reminds eligible voters residing in Catawba County that one-stop early voting for the 2020 general elections will take place from Thursday, October 15 through Saturday, October 31 at the following five locations: Newton Main Library (in lieu of the office), 115 West C Street, Newton Highland Recreation Center, 1451 8th St. Dr. NE, Hickory Southwest Library, 2944 South NC… View More
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(Pictured L-R) On October 9, Catawba County Commissioners Sherry Butler, Kitty Barnes, Dan Hunsucker, Vice Chair Barbara Beatty and Chair Randy Isenhower celebrated the official groundbreaking of Mountain Creek Park, Catawba County’s planned 606-acre park scheduled to open Summer 2021 in Sherrills Ford. Phase I of the park will feature a variety of amenities including an 18-mile trail network, pickleball courts, a mountain bike pump track,… View More
Catawba County Animal Services Manager Jenna Arsenault has been named Catawba County’s 2020 Employee of the Year. Arsenault earned distinction for successfully transitioning Catawba County Animal Shelter operations to the county this past year. While still serving as the county’s Chief Animal Control Officer, Arsenault developed the shelter’s new standard operating guidelines, secured all necessary supplies, equipment and… View More
Catawba County has been recognized with four 2020 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. NACo recognized the following County programs: The Catawba County Library System’s “Library to Go” was awarded a Best in Category designation, 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
Tarp Awareness Week, which takes place September 6-12, 2020, reminds residents to reduce roadside litter and increase safety by using tarps to secure waste loads in open vehicles. “Using a tarp helps prevent the unsightly and unhealthy accumulation of trash along our roadsides,” said Ariel Kanupp, Catawba County Waste Reduction Coordinator/Educator. “Even the smallest amount of trash blown from a moving vehicle adds up. In North… View More
Catawba County Public Health is investigating a newly identified outbreak of COVID-19 at Frye Regional Medical Center’s South Campus, where 4 patients and 3 staff members have tested positive for the virus. The facility is informing 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… View More
The North Carolina Social Services Commission has appointed Sarah Temple to a three-year term on the Catawba County Social Services Board. Temple fills the five-member board’s state-appointed seat previously held by departing board member Lynn Lail. Temple is a retired educator who currently serves on the Hickory Board of Education and is PTA President for Grandview Middle School. Her community involvement has included serving on… View More
Catawba County Public Health is investigating a newly identified outbreak of COVID-19 at Elmcroft of Newton, where 2 residents and 1 staff member have tested positive for the virus. The facility is informing residents, their family members, and staff about the situation. This is the 11th congregate care facility outbreak identified in Catawba County. In a congregate living setting, a COVID-19 outbreak is defined as two or more… View More