*Special note: All library locations will be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Preschool story time with reading readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to… View More
June 2026
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HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in July 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 (SMO), 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
INCREASE IN LEGIONNAIRE’S DISEASE SEEN GLOBALLY, LOCALLY HICKORY — Catawba County Public Health is raising awareness of Legionnaires’ disease as cases have increased across the globe and locally in recent years. North Carolina reported 310 cases in 2025 compared to 201 cases in 2024. Similarly, Catawba County had six reported cases in 2025 compared to three in 2024. Most cases tend to be reported in… View More
In November 2022, Catawba County, the Cities of Conover and Hickory, the Town of Maiden, and the Catawba County Economic Development Corporation announced Microsoft’s plan to invest a minimum of $1 billion in the phased development of four data centers in Catawba County over a 10-year period. Although public interest in data centers was minimal when this project was announced, it has since become part of a much broader national discussion.… View More
Catawba County officially opened its newest Emergency Medical Services base on Tuesday, June 23, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the facility located at 827 E Avenue SE in Hickory. County commissioners, County leadership, Emergency Services personnel, project partners and community members gathered to celebrate the completion of the new station, which was designed to strengthen emergency response capabilities and better serve… View More
PLAN YOUR WELL-CHILD VISITS, UPDATE VACCINATIONS DURING SUMMER BREAK HICKORY – Summer is here and it’s a great time to get your child caught up on their well-child visits and school vaccinations. Planning your visits and vaccinations early helps your child return to school healthy and ready to learn. North Carolina requires updated vaccinations for children and teens entering Kindergarten, 7th and… View More
We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Preschool story time with reading readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Wednesdays at 10 am Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library St. Stephens Branch Library Main Library in… View More
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners adopted its Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget totaling $353,319,157, maintaining the current property tax rate of .3985 cents per $100 valuation and reflecting an overall 4.3 percent increase in the total budget. The budget includes 1,254.45 full-time staff positions, an increase of 23 over the current year, with most of those positions supporting enhanced public safety… View More
The June 15, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting was called to order at 7pm. The agenda for tonight’s meeting can be found at https://bit.ly/3utv5SE. BOC approved minutes from the Board’s Regular Meeting June 1, 2026; Special Meeting of June 8, 2026. Appointments County Manager Mary Furtado recommends the reappointment of Lori Mathis as Tax Collector for a… View More
We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool Preschool story time with reading readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Wednesdays at 10 am Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library St. Stephens Branch Library Main Library in… View More
In conjunction with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which takes place June 15, Catawba County Social Services encourages all residents to recognize and report signs of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The purpose of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is to provide an opportunity for communities to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older adults by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and… View More
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Summer is here! Let’s get this party started! KICK OFF PARTIES 2026 Tuesday, June 9 at 6 pm Conover Branch Library Join us at the Literacy Garden as we kick off summer with an exploration of the sky and craft! Wednesday, June 10 at 11 am Maiden Municipal… View More
The June 1, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting was called to order at 7pm. The agenda for tonight’s meeting can be found at https://bit.ly/3utv5SE. BOC approved minutes from the Board’s Regular Meeting May 18, 2026; Special Meeting of May 22, 2026; and Special Meeting of May 26, 2026. Appointments Chair Isenhower recommends Commissioner Barbara Beatty as the… View More
Catawba County Public Health’s Farmers Market is returning for its 14th season on June 4 and will offer fresh produce from local farmers and activities for people of all ages. Throughout the season, farmers will have ripe summer crops like tomatoes, squash and zucchini, beans, peaches and berries, as well as flowers and locally raised eggs and meat available for purchase. It is open weekly to the public and cash, debit cards,… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Information Technology: Security Briefly describe the area you are spotlighting. The IT Security function is responsible for protecting the County’s digital systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. Our mission is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of government information systems while enabling secure and reliable delivery of… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Facility Services: Building Maintenance Briefly describe the area you are spotlighting. Building Maintenance helps keep County facilities safe, functional, welcoming, and ready to support the employees and public who use them every day. Our purpose is to maintain the buildings, systems, and work environments that allow County departments to provide dependable… View More