Are you StormReady®? March is Severe Weather Awareness Month because of the variety of hazards that Spring weather systems can bring. We have already seen wild swings in our weather during January and February, everything from heavy rains, flooding, powerful wind gust, a few days of wintery mix and even tornadoes in surrounding counties. Catawba County is recognized by the National Weather Service (NWS) as… View More
Front Page
Post 91 to 100 of 551
This month, the library and Catawba Valley Community College wrap up their collaboration of the community read Educated, author Tara Westover’s memoir about breaking with her family’s beliefs in order to pursue a formal education. Raised as an End-of-Days survivalist in Idaho, Westover lived in an environment where doctors, public schools, and the federal government were strongly… View More
As the library marks the centennial of women’s suffrage in the United States, it’s honoring the milestone by sharing the rich history of past efforts to secure the right to vote, and it’s exploring concepts of equal rights, fairness, and democracy. In mid-March, a variety of programs will begin to tell the fascinating story and invite the community’s participation in the six-month-long celebration. Children will get an… View More
Are you familiar with the Catawba Lands Conservancy? How about the Carolina Thread Trail? Our upcoming library program will introduce both the agency and the trail, allowing the public to have a better sense of how lands are being preserved for future generations and how conservation fits into the region’s increasing pace of… 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 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
During the Governor’s reopening plan, Catawba County Government will continue to provide essential services to citizens. Where possible, county government offices are conducting business by phone and online to enable citizens to stay at home and limit public contact. Social distancing practices have been implemented to minimize contact when in-person business takes place. We encourage all citizens to help protect… 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
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
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