Based upon an increase in COVID-19 vaccine availability, Catawba County Public Health, Catawba Valley Health System and Frye Regional Medical Center are working together to fill a large number of individual appointments starting this week. Individuals who wish to schedule an appointment may now call the COVID-19 Vaccination Referral Line at 828-282-2002 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). In addition to scheduling by phone, appointment… View More
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Catawba County’s annual spring residential household hazardous waste collection event will take place Saturday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds are located at 1 American Legion Ave. off Hwy 70 in Newton. The event is open to Catawba County residents only and is free of charge. Residents are advised to be prepared to wait due to anticipated high volumes of materials. No trailers… View More
If you love to garden, the Catawba County Library is asking for your help! For many years, the library’s community garden in Newton has been a prominent part of its efforts to promote fitness and well-being, thanks to partnerships with the Catawba County Cooperative Extension and LiveWell Catawba, a nonprofit committed to creating and… View More
Do you or a loved one currently have NC Medicaid? Have you chosen a health plan through the new Managed Care options? If you need to get details about which providers and services are best for you and your family, the Catawba County Library and… View More
On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration expanded its emergency use authorization for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to include children 12 to 15 years old and the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended its use in this age group on Wednesday. It is the first COVID-19 vaccine authorized for this age group. The vaccine is currently available at some county pediatric practices, area pharmacies and through… View More
If you’ve been anticipating the start of Summer Learning at the Catawba County Library, the wait is almost over. Registration for the 10-week adventure opens on Monday, May 17! Summer Learning invites people of all ages to engage with books, ideas, and information while schools are out of session. This year, the theme is ‘Tails & Tales,’ which combines two favorite topics: animals and storytelling. The… View More
Offering fresh, local foods, Catawba County Public Health’s Farmers Market is returning for a ninth season on June 3. As local summer crops start ripening once again, 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 farmers market vouchers. The market… View More
Catawba County government offices and libraries will be closed Monday, May 31, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Catawba County Parks (Bakers Mountain, Riverbend and St. Stephens) will be open Monday. The Blackburn Municipal Sanitary Landfill will also be open. Government offices and libraries will reopen Tuesday, June 1, following their usual… View More
Catawba County Commissioner Sherry Butler has been selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Hunt State Policy Fellows Program. Developed by the Hunt Institute, the program provides local leaders with intensive learning sessions on current issues related to education governance and policymaking. Butler will be joining 27 other local elected officials and education policymakers from around the state for program sessions… View More
This summer, the Catawba County Library’s mobile branch, the Library to Go, is partnering with The Corner Table Soup Kitchen to provide weekly lunch-and-learn sessions at 111 Herman Sipe Road in Conover, near Oak Grove Mobile Home Park. The Library to Go will offer books and resources to educate and enrich as you enjoy a free, healthy meal on-site. Everyone is welcome to attend. The series… View More