Friday, February 2nd is Groundhog’s Day, and we’ll witness the annual tradition of predicting the first day of spring. While we appreciate Phil’s efforts, we thought it might be helpful to talk to an actual meteorologist and get his take, so we reached out to Scotty Powell and asked him a few questions. We’re going to find out Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction for the arrival of spring next week. What is your… View More
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HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in February including creating Notan Hearts Art with Hickory Museum of Art. These art classes are supported by the United Arts Council of Catawba County through the North Carolina Arts Council, with funding from the state of North Carolina. Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning Out, which is held Monday through Thursday mornings… View More
Applications are now being accepted for the Catawba County Civic Leadership Academy (CLA), a new program providing residents with insight into county government services and operations through a series of interactive and engaging learning sessions with County staff. Participants will come away with first-hand knowledge of how Catawba County government works to serve the community. Designed to be held annually each spring, this… View More
The mission of Catawba County’s Purchasing Department is to provide procurement services to all County Departments using experience, integrity and courtesy; and to assist in providing quality products, goods and services which meet or exceed expectations while promoting open competition and complying with all applicable laws. Purchasing achieves that mission by offering high level customer service, keeping well-informed of procurement… View More
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is making low-interest disaster loans available to residents and businesses affected by severe weather January 9, 2024, in Catawba, Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Iredell and Lincoln counties in response to a disaster declaration request from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. An SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center will be open starting February 5 at Catawba County Emergency Services,… View More
The Catawba County Human Resources department provides quality comprehensive services to 16 departments and over 1,200 employees. They are responsible for policy development, regulatory compliance, benefits administration, recruitment, employee relations, compensation, wellness, and risk management. The department strives to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, well-qualified, and professional workforce that reflects the high standards of… View More
The Catawba County Soil & Water Conservation District received the Outstanding Conservation District Award for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The award was presented by Jim Propst, NRCS Team 5 Supervisory Soil Conservationist, during the Catawba County Board of Commissioners’ February 5 meeting. The Outstanding Conservation District… View More
The Catawba County Library is pleased to present a new art exhibit, Francis Simeni: Examining Self-Image and Identity, opening February 15 at the Main Library in Newton. Born in Nigeria, raised in Poland, and settling in America, Francis Simeni has had to examine who he was in relation to his environment and culture. His works are about finding truth, beauty, self-love, defiance, complexity, and all the things that make us… View More
State emergency assistance funds have been made available for residents in Catawba, Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Iredell and Lincoln counties affected by the Jan. 9 EF-1 tornado. Through this assistance, state-funded grants are available to eligible individuals and families located within the emergency area who do not qualify for a disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Residents may begin the… View More
Catawba County Veteran Services is hosting a community resource event for veterans February 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Catawba Valley Community College’s Workforce Solutions Complex, located at 2550 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory. Participating organizations include Catawba County Veteran Services, Veterans Helping Veterans, Carolina Caring, Veterans Treatment Court, Veterans Services of the Carolinas, and other organizations that assist… View More