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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.

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, we are required by regulation to audibly test sirens once each quarter.

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 there were no injuries or fatalities.

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.

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.

Avoiding scams targeting COVID-19 relief

You’ve probably heard the news by now – the government is sending out relief checks as part of the federal response to the Coronavirus. Scammers heard the same thing, and they’re hoping to cash in on yours.

CATAWBA COUNTY ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST DEATH ASSOCIATED WITH COVID-19

HICKORY – Catawba County Public Health is reporting the first COVID-19 associated death in Catawba County.

McCreary Modern steps up to sew medical masks

For Rick Coffey, president and COO of McCreary Modern, it’s all about family and treating people right.

“We’re one big family here,” Coffey said.

That family typically consists of the company’s employees busily sewing or doing other jobs for the furniture industry.

Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order to Prohibit Utility Disconnections in the Wake of COVID-19

RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced yesterday another step to help families by prohibiting utilities from disconnecting people who are unable to pay during this pandemic. Yesterday’s Order applies to electric, gas, water and wastewater services for the next 60 days. 

Local schools host parades to show school pride and love to students

On March 27, 2020, three local schools, Jenkins Elementary, Grandview Middle, and Northview Middle, held a parade to display school spirit and pride throughout Hickory, as well as provide a way for teachers and school administration to show their students that they love and miss them amidst the r