Based on all the TV commercials advising people to track their credit scores, improve their credit ratings, and subscribe to credit monitoring, you can be sure that sound financial standing is a priority in American society. From being approved for utility services to becoming eligible for a mortgage, a person needs good credit. If you’re personally worried about how to maintain a solid credit rating or are working to regain a… View More
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Catawba County’s fall residential household hazardous waste collection event will take place Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Winkler Park, home of L.P. Frans Stadium and the Hickory Crawdads. The park is located at 2500 Clement Blvd. NW in Hickory. The event is open to Catawba County residents only and is free of charge. A partial list of residential household hazardous waste accepted at the event includes the… View More
For people involved in 501c3 organizations and other nonprofits, seeking out sources of funding to create new programs or grow existing ones can be a formidable task. And while it can be a challenge to find grants that fit the thrust of an organization’s work, it’s also true that many foundations struggle to dispense the funds they have available. To give local nonprofits a better chance at boosting their appeals in grant cycles,… View More
The library’s community garden is a natural offshoot of the programs and work the library coordinates as a whole. It offers space to read and relax, produces vegetables for The Corner Table Soup Kitchen and local neighbors, drives home the importance of hands-on garden classes and training, and serves as a centerpiece for celebrations, gatherings, and entertainment. In a month devoted to… View More
Seasonal influenza is an illness that can cause serious health complications, including death. The best defense against the flu is vaccination, which is why Catawba County Public Health encourages individuals to visit their medical provider for a flu shot before flu season arrives. For people who do not have a medical provider or who wish to obtain a shot at Public Health, appointments in our Immunization clinic can be… View More
Catawba County Animal Services has confirmed the county’s eighth rabies case of 2019 following an incident in Newton. Previous cases reported to the county this year occurred in Claremont, Hickory, Maiden and Newton. On October 31, Animal Services responded to a call from a Newton resident whose dogs were exposed to a dead skunk. The skunk was sent for testing to the North Carolina Public Health Laboratory in Raleigh, which notified… View More
Come Inside and Stay Warm!!! For the homeless, local churches are inviting them in for a warming station from the hours of 4PM-10PM. Warming stations open when the weather is forecasted to be 32 degress F or below for the daily low. Below is a schedule of Churches opening for the homeless. Monday- First Presbyterian Church 237 2nd St NW Hickory Tuesday- Life House 831 2nd Ave Pl SE… View More
Every 10 years, the US Constitution mandates that the country count its residents. The 2020 Census is expected to tally somewhere around 330 million people nationwide and will help determine how more than $675 billion in federal funding will be distributed to states and communities each year. The framers of the Constitution chose population to be the basis for sharing political power, not wealth and not land. That’s why it’s… View More
If you’re considering purchasing health care insurance through www.healthcare.gov, the website operated by the federal government, now is the time to learn more about the Health Insurance Marketplace. The site is currently open for shoppers to browse and compare plans prior to choosing one from among the affordable options. The open enrollment period for purchasing 2020 coverage closes on December 15,… View More
The Catawba County Library has begun to envision and design the future of library services in our community! Local growth and economic trends indicate that library usage will continue to increase in the county, so we’re contemplating the best ways to serve residents, deliver exceptional quality of life, and keep a focus on making.living.better. Our new strategic plan will help us expand library services and create… View More