Briefly describe the area you are spotlighting. What is its mission/purpose? Catawba County Emergency Services is responsible for planning and responding to all hazards – natural, manmade and medical emergencies. Additionally, we manage emergency communications through our 911 Communications Center, provide Animal Control in all unincorporated areas of the county and some municipalities, and assist veterans and their… View More
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Jim Armstrong Subaru generously selected Meals on Wheels of Catawba County as their Hometown Charity for the 2023 Subaru Share the Love Event. From November 16th through January 2nd, when someone buys or leases a new Subaru, Subaru and Jim Armstrong are donating a minimum of $300 to charity. Last year, Jim Armstrong Subaru donated $14,606 through the Share the Love event. This amount provided home delivered meals, a warm smile and important… View More
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, November is an ideal time to show gratitude. As North Carolina continues to celebrate 2023 as the Year of the Trail, this month we show gratitude for the great trails in our state as well as those closer to home, right here in Catawba County, where we are fortunate to have over 45 miles of trails across our four county parks encompassing nearly 1,500 total acres of preserved natural habitat. We also extend a… View More
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in December including musical performances, craft classes and cooking demonstrations. Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning Out, which is held Monday through Thursday mornings at five convenient locations. A hot, balanced lunch is served each day. Programs are free to participants, who may pick and choose which days to attend. Bus… View More
CATAWBA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH EARNS PUBLIC SECTOR STAR AWARD HICKORY – As part of its safety recognition program, the N.C. Department of Labor has certified Catawba County Public Health as a Public Sector Star site for the third time in a row. Catawba County Public Health is currently the only health department in North Carolina to be recognized as a Public Sector Star site and the organization first earned… View More
CATAWBA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AWARDED REACCREDITATION WITH HONORS DESIGNATION HICKORY, NC – Catawba County Public Health has been reaccredited with honors for the second time in a row by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation Board. North Carolina is the first state in the country to mandate accreditation for all its local health departments. The purpose of the… View More
Our latest 5Q is with someone who gets to play with alligators and stingrays at work. Nope, she’s not the new Crocodile Hunter; she’s Catawba Science Center Executive Director Tracy Hall. During her years living in Catawba County, Tracy has impacted many students and continues to through the Science Center. Read on to learn what she had to say when we asked her our 5Q. What are the… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: SHERIFF’S OFFICE - COMMUNITY RELATIONS & SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION How do you achieve your mission – what services are offered? Deputy in every (Catawba County Schools) School & CVCC (Maiden PD does their 3 schools) Lake Norman Marine Patrol Concealed Handgun Permits & Fingerprinting Law Enforcement… View More
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING: HOLIDAY CURBSIDE COLLECTION & CONVENIENCE CENTER SCHEDULES Wondering what you'll do with your Christmas tree and other natural decorations after the holiday season is over? Catawba County's Landfill staff, in cooperation with Republic Services, has an answer for you. Christmas trees and other natural decorations will be accepted curbside and at all five Solid Waste Convenience Centers… View More
The library received 4 awards this year from the North Carolina Public Library Director Association (NCPLDA) in the Large Library categories (competing against large library systems like Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library, Durham County Library, Wake County, Greensboro City, etc…). Southwest Renovation-Literacy Play Area Brief Description of Award/Program: Library Facility Renovation – Large Library:… View More