The North Carolina Public Library Directors Association has named Catawba County resident Sylvia King as its Library Friend of the Year 2020. King, a retired educator, is treasurer of the Catawba County Friends of the Library, a role she has held for 13 years.
Around 5 years ago, Richard Hovis’ curiosity was piqued as he was watching a television show, “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” The show, holding eight seasons, was a competition between families across the country of elaborate Christmas displays.
The Conover Farmers’ Market has long been a staple, bringing the community together through agriculture and craft. The market showcases everything from local produce to handmade goods, which now extends to the winter season.
Wayne Dellinger, owner and proprietor of Pin Station Bowling Center, along with his wife, Jackie, are hosting an open house in an attempt to spread Christmas cheer this holiday season. The open house will be held on Sunday, December 13th from 3-5pm.
On Thursday, the fire department of fire station 2 was called to the home of Mattie Shuford, when her beloved cat, “Boot Boot,” got out and was trapped in a tree in the wetlands on the adjoining property next to her home.
Justin Griffith, played professional football for 8 years and coached for 4. Now, along with his wife Kim, he owns a restaurant in uptown Charlotte specializing in breakfast food, a franchise called Famous Toastery.
The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with several schools to accept donations of new toys and non-perishable food for some families in need, now until December 14th. Items will be collected from various Christmas boxes throughout the county and distributed to the families.