Five new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Catawba County, bringing the county’s current total of cases to nine. Catawba County Public Health received the positive test results overnight and immediately began investigating. Two people are close contacts of known cases. Two are hospitalized, two are isolated at home, and one has recovered. Public Health is working to identify close contacts who may be affected and is… View More
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The Catawba County Landfill and five county Convenience Centers are open and operating on a normal schedule. In observance of social distancing recommendations, the Catawba County Landfill is making the following temporary changes to its operations: Landfill offices will be closed to the public. A phone number will be posted at all office access doors. Visitors may call the number to get in touch with an employee for directions… View More
Catawba County Utilities & Engineering is giving away free mulch on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Mulch will be available from March 30-April 4 at the Blackburn Landfill, which is located at 4017 Rock Ford Road in Newton. Hours for picking up mulch are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00-11:30 a.m. To get mulch, vehicles must check in at the landfill scale house where an… View More
In light of current social distancing recommendations, Catawba County Social Services reminds residents that online applications are available for Food and Nutrition Services (formerly Food Stamps) and Medical Assistance (Medicaid and NC Health Choice or CHIP). Applications can be found online at ePass.nc.gov. Additionally, residents may request applications by mail, e-mail or fax by calling (828) 695-6326. To return a completed… View More
Three new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Catawba County, bringing the county’s current total of cases to four. Catawba County Public Health received the positive test results Monday morning and immediately began investigating. Two cases are from contact with known cases elsewhere. The cause of the third is still under investigation. All three individuals are isolated at home and are doing well. Public Health is… View More
A person living in Catawba County has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The patient is hospitalized and is doing well in isolation. How the person acquired the infection is being investigated. “We are conducting a thorough contact investigation to mitigate potential community spread,” said Catawba County Public Health Director Jennifer McCracken. “We are working to identify close contacts who may be affected. We… View More
Catawba County Board Chair Randy Isenhower declared a State of Emergency in Catawba County at 8:00 a.m. March 18, 2020, due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic. The declaration covers the entire area of Catawba County and was made by and with the consent of all municipalities within Catawba County. “Although there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Catawba County, significant impacts are occurring and are… View More
Catawba County Meals on Wheels has temporarily modified its delivery schedule to help protect the health of its clients. Starting Monday, March 16, clients will receive five frozen meals every Monday and check-in phone calls every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. New referrals to the program are being placed on a waiting list until regular operations resume. This schedule will remain in operation until further notice. As previously… View More
Due to current guidance regarding gatherings for high-risk individuals, Catawba County Senior Nutrition Services is temporarily closing all Catawba County Seniors Morning Out (SMO) sites effective Monday, March 16. The March 17 gospel concert featuring Billy Ramseur has been cancelled. During this time, all SMO participants will still have the ability to receive meals and will receive daily phone calls from Senior Nutrition Services… View More
Catawba County’s Bakers Mountain Park and Riverbend Park will reopen Saturday, February 8 following their usual operating hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). At Riverbend, the lower parking lot and portions of some trails will be closed until floodwaters recede. For more information about Catawba County Parks, visit… View More