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Thu, 04/09/2020 - 12:00am

One new case of COVID-19 identified in Catawba County

HICKORY – One new case of COVID-19 has been identified in Catawba County, bringing the county’s total number of residents who have tested positive to 28. We have received 446 negative test results...

Wed, 04/08/2020 - 10:09am

Notice of Scheduled Outdoor Warning Siren Test

As part of our commitment to keep our communities safe and informed, we maintain a network of outdoor warning sirens around each of our nuclear plants. To ensure the sirens are functioning properly,...

Tue, 04/07/2020 - 2:19pm

Explosion Confirmed, Under Investigation in Town of Long View

LONG VIEW – Emergency Management and Long View Fire Department have confirmed that an explosion took place at OneH2, a company located in the Town of Long View. All employees are accounted for, and...

Tue, 04/07/2020 - 2:11pm

TWO NEW CASES OF COVID-19 IDENTIFIED IN CATAWBA COUNTY

HICKORY – Two new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Catawba County, bringing the county’s total number of residents who have tested positive to 27. We have received 379 negative test results...

Mon, 04/06/2020 - 4:13pm

1 new case of COVID-19 identified in Catawba County

HICKORY – One new case of COVID-19 has been identified in Catawba County, bringing the county’s total number of residents who have tested positive to 25. We have received 370 negative test results...

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One new case of COVID-19 identified in Catawba County

04/09/2020 - 12:00am
Notice of Scheduled Outdoor Warning Siren Test

04/08/2020 - 10:09am
Explosion Confirmed, Under Investigation in Town of Long View

04/07/2020 - 2:19pm
TWO NEW CASES OF COVID-19 IDENTIFIED IN CATAWBA COUNTY

04/07/2020 - 2:11pm
1 new case of COVID-19 identified in Catawba County

04/06/2020 - 4:13pm
Avoiding scams targeting COVID-19 relief

04/04/2020 - 12:00am
CATAWBA COUNTY ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST DEATH ASSOCIATED WITH COVID-19

04/03/2020 - 1:51pm
McCreary Modern steps up to sew medical masks

04/02/2020 - 12:00am
Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order to Prohibit Utility Disconnections in the Wake of COVID-19

04/01/2020 - 12:03pm
Local schools host parades to show school pride and love to students

03/31/2020 - 12:00am
Most county government services available to citizens during stay at home order

03/30/2020 - 4:36pm
Governor Cooper Announces Statewide Stay at Home Order Until April 29

03/27/2020 - 4:51pm
Governor Cooper Announces Texting Tool to Access Food for Children

03/27/2020 - 12:56pm
ONE NEW CASE OF COVID-19 IDENTIFIED IN CATAWBA COUNTY

03/27/2020 - 12:42pm
FIVE NEW CASES OF COVID-19 IDENTIFIED IN CATAWBA COUNTY

03/26/2020 - 11:58am

News

04/09/2020 - 12:00am

One new case of COVID-19 identified in Catawba County

HICKORY – One new case of COVID-19 has been identified in Catawba County, bringing the county’s total number of residents who have tested

Notice of Scheduled Outdoor Warning Siren Test

Explosion Confirmed, Under Investigation in Town of Long View

TWO NEW CASES OF COVID-19 IDENTIFIED IN CATAWBA COUNTY

1 new case of COVID-19 identified in Catawba County

Avoiding scams targeting COVID-19 relief

Sports

Bunker Hill High senior pitcher Payton Bryant

04/08/2020 - 10:14am

SENIOR FOCUS SERIES: Bunker Hill pitcher Payton Bryant

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the outcome of the 2020 spring sports’ season is looking bleak.

HEART OVER HEIGHT: Bandys’ senior Quenten Maddox continues fight for collegiate basketball career

WIND OF CHANGE: High School wrestling’s shift for female equality in NC

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME: Blue Devils' senior pitcher Ross Fowler reflects on final high school baseball season

ALL THE GLORY: Lady Red Devils' Chyna Cornwell's rise to NCBCA Women's Player of the Year

ON ROUTE TO GREATNESS: Lady Red Devils' freshman point guard Cassidy Geddes is displaying glimpses of her true potential this season

Entertainment

06/11/2019 - 12:00am

Catawba County declares state of emergency

NEWTON, NC – The Catawba County Board of Commissioners declared a State of Emergency in Catawba County at 8:00 a.m.

Massive Music Lineup Announced For The Debut Of Epicenter

Bill Cosby convicted of drugging and molesting a woman

Train Show to benefit local museum

VIDEO: Top 5 Winter Olympics opening ceremony moments

PHIL’S ‘CHILLING’ FORECAST: SIX MORE WEEKS OF WINTER

Photo Galleries

Lady Trojans’ sophomore forward Logan Dutka (43) fighting for the board against Maiden on Friday night.

GALLERY: Maiden at Bandys varsity basketball (Friday, January 24)

Lady Red Devils’ senior center Chyna Cornwell (54) dominated the interior with 30 points in the win at home over East Lincoln on Tuesday, January 21.

MINI-GALLERY: East Lincoln at Newton-Conover varsity basketball (Tuesday, January 21)

Foard guard Clay Patterson (2) led his team with 17 points in the home loss against Patton on Friday.

GALLERY: Patton at Fred T. Foard varsity basketball (Friday, January 17)

Lady Red Devils’ senior Chyna Cornwell (54) presented her 2,000 career-point game ball on Tuesday.

GALLERY: North Lincoln at Newton-Conover varsity basketball (Tuesday, January 14)

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