MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Board of Elections What is its mission/purpose? The Catawba County Board of Elections is committed to efficiently conducting fair, honest, and impartial elections so that all qualified Catawba County citizens may exercise their right to vote. How do you achieve your mission – what services are offered? The Catawba County Board of… View More
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Donna Mull has been named director of the Catawba County Cooperative Extension. As director, Mull leads a staff of six in the implementation of a collaborative plan to maximize community engagement in Extension programming. Extension programs and services are currently offered at Extension offices in the Agriculture Resources Center (ARC) in Newton and at various locations throughout the county, often in partnership with other… View More
David Wagg has been hired to serve as Parks Director for Catawba County’s newly-established Catawba County Parks department. Wagg joins the Catawba County team following more than ten years with the City of Orlando’s Parks Division, where he most recently served as Interim Director. His responsibilities included implementing the city’s strategic plan for parks, overseeing park system operations and staff, and managing the… View More
National Aviation Week is right around the corner! As the “First in Flight” state, we are celebrating with our friends at the Hickory Aviation Museum. National Aviation Week occurs during the week of August 19, the date coincides with National Aviation Day, which celebrates Orville Wright of the Wright Brothers.Orville Wright made the first flight for 12 seconds and 120 feet around the site of Wright Brothers… View More
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with Catawba County Library System! We're inviting everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at your library by signing up for a library card. Considered by some as the most important school supply - a library card provides access to technology, innovative programming, and educational resources, giving students of all ages the tools to succeed in… View More
CHILD WELL-VISITS, SCHOOL VACCINATIONS NEEDED FOR SOME STUDENTS HICKORY – Summer is quickly coming to an end and children will be headed back to classrooms across Catawba County very soon. One way to ensure they are healthy and ready to return is through routine vaccinations and health assessments. North Carolina requires vaccinations for children and teens entering Kindergarten, 7th and 12th grade. Rising… View More
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in September including musical performances, crafting 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… View More
Summer is coming to an end and students of all ages are returning to school. Whether you are learning how to read and write, starting your senior year of high school, or need a refresher on how to use NCLive for college papers, Catawba County Library is here to support all of your back to school needs. The library offers a multitude of learning resources for virtual and in-person learning. The library has study rooms equipped for… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Cooperative Extension What is its mission/purpose? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. The vision of Extension is to be a trusted, go-to resource for connecting research and education to the communities, economies and families of our… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Catawba Soil & Water Conservation District What is its mission/purpose? The Catawba Soil & Water Conservation District mission is to protect/improve soil and water quality on our agricultural lands. Increase educational awareness of the importance of protecting our soil and water quality. How do you achieve your mission – what services are… View More