The outdoor warning sirens around Catawba and McGuire nuclear stations will be tested between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10. No public action is required. The 89 sirens within 10 miles of Catawba Nuclear Station and the 67 sirens within 10 miles of McGuire Nuclear Station will sound for five to 30 seconds. To ensure they are functioning properly, it may be necessary to test some sirens more than once. Testing is performed… View More
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Ready, set, library! National Library Week is April 7–13, 2024, and the Catawba County Library encourages everyone in the community to visit the library to take part in the festivities and explore all the library has to offer. As National Library Week Honorary Chair, award-winning author Meg Medina says, “Libraries connect our communities and… View More
April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. This designation serves as a poignant reminder of our shared responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of our children. In Catawba County, the statistics are stark: last year alone, we received 2,614 reports of child abuse or neglect. Each of these reports represents a child whose innocence has potentially been shattered and whose future hangs in the balance.… View More
Catawba County Commissioners Randy Isenhower, Barbara Beatty and Austin Allran celebrated the completion of the County’s newly-constructed St. Stephens EMS base, located at 4447 Section House Rd., with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The ceremony was attended by Catawba County EMS staff, construction partner Moss Marlow, and county staff. The 4,248-square-foot building nearly doubles the size of the former St. Stephens base on Springs… View More
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in May 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
The Catawba County Library is gearing up for its annual Summer Learning adventure with activities and challenges for kids, teens, and adults! Boasting a double focus on reading and hands-on learning opportunities, the library ramps up its programs and activities to keep all ages engaged with learning throughout the summer. Why do we do this? Studies show that kids can lose a substantial amount of the gains they achieve during the… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: SOCIAL SERVICES (Senior Nutrition Services) What is its mission/purpose? Our mission is to improve seniors’ quality of life by providing them the choice to remain at home through the provision of nutritious meals, education, socialization, wellness activities and community volunteer support. How do you achieve your mission – what services are… View More
SOCIAL SERVICES (SENIOR NURTRITION SERVICES): Thu Ngo, Administrative Assistant Years worked with the County: 16 years (started in the Tax Office before moving to SNS) Briefly describe your job. What do you do? I coordinate our frozen meals program, coordinate commodities and pet food services, provide assistance to the Seniors Morning Out Sites, coordinate our farmers market vouchers… View More
Jim Armstrong Subaru Share The love Event Jim Armstrong Subaru selected Catawba County Senior Nutrition Services (Meals on Wheels) as their Hometown Charity for Subaru’s 2023 Share the Love Event. This campaign resulted in a total gift of $15,387. The Share the Love Campaign includes Subaru customers electing for the dealership to donate a portion of their purchase to Meals on Wheels and an additional matching… View More
Catawba County Manager Mary Furtado presented a recommended budget of $323,999,586 for Fiscal Year 2024/25 to the Board of Commissioners during the Board’s May 13 budget workshop. The full recommended budget and supporting documents are available online at www.CatawbaCountyNC.gov. The County… View More