With more community spread happening in Catawba County and across the state, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is now recommending that more people get tested for COVID-19. On Tuesday, the county marked its highest single-day increase in the number of people diagnosed with COVID-19. On Wednesday, the number of local residents hospitalized reached the highest to date at 12. Through contact tracing, more… View More
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Catawba County Public Health Farmers Market to Open June 18 HICKORY, NC – As local summer crops start ripening once again, Catawba County Public Health’s Farmers Market is returning for an eighth season. The market’s main goal is to offer a safe and convenient way for people to purchase and consume farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. It is open to the public weekly and accepts cash, debit cards, SNAP/EBT, WIC and senior… View More
The Catawba County Library will complete its reopening of the library system when the Conover Branch resumes standard business hours on Tuesday, June 16 (Tue noon-8 pm, Wed-Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm) and the Claremont Branch resumes standard business hours on Tuesday, June 23 (Tue-Fri noon-6 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm). As the two branches restore direct access to computers, library… View More
Families or individuals experiencing a financial hardship with paying their mortgage, rent, utilities or other expense due to the COVID-19 pandemic may apply for financial assistance through the COVID-19 Relief Program. Applications will be available through Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry (ECCCM) beginning July 1, 2020. To be eligible for assistance, applicants must have experienced one or more of the following… View More
To help support social distancing, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) has made it easier for residents to apply online for Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Services (also known as food stamps) benefits. North Carolina’s online application portal, ePASS, now offers new and updated features to simplify the online application process and make it more mobile-friendly. The application can be accessed from… View More
Starting July 1, 2020, Catawba County Animal Services will assume operation of the Catawba County Animal Shelter located at 201 Government Services Drive in Newton. The shelter will be temporarily closed Wednesday, July 1 through Monday, July 6 to allow time for Animal Services staff to establish operational procedures and conduct a deep cleaning of the facility. During the closure, citizens looking for lost pets or reporting… View More
Catawba County offices will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Offices will reopen Monday, July 6 at 8:00 a.m. County libraries will be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. Branches will reopen following their current operating schedules the week of Monday, July 6. The Blackburn Landfill and all five solid waste/recycling convenience centers will be closed Saturday, July… View More
The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office honored Veteran Earl Lail on June 25th. Earl (Age: 89) was in Germany during the Korean War 1951-1953 and has been a long-time member of the American Legion Firing Squad. He was married 69 years to Betty Jean Lail who passed away June 6th. Earl’s American Flag was faded and worn. Several of our Deputies erected a new pole and flag along with Sheriff Brown. We appreciate all of our service men and… View More
The Catawba County Library invites children and families to enjoy an imaginative performance by Mad Science as part of its Summer Learning adventure. Designed to inspire kids through interactive science experiments, this online session will feature a STEAM exploration of air pressure, amped up with a fun-filled dose of fairy tale magic. A Mad Scientist will guide participants through several hands-on experiments to help kids… View More
As the community’s place to connect, explore, and grow, the Catawba County Library is dedicated to empowering lives and building community by bringing people, information, and ideas together – including through access to inspiring digital resources. The Catawba County Library provides a robust collection of books and movies for people to check out, including titles available through online platforms like… View More