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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

Most county government services available to citizens during stay at home order

NEWTON, NC – Catawba County Government will continue to provide essential services to citizens during the Governor’s statewide Stay at Home Order.

Governor Cooper Announces Statewide Stay at Home Order Until April 29

RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper ordered people in the state of North Carolina to stay at home for thirty days, until April 29, 2020, in another step to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Governor Cooper’s Executive Order No.

Governor Cooper Announces Texting Tool to Access Food for Children

RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced today that parents who need food assistance for their children can text FOODNC to 877-877 to locate nearby free meal sites. The texting service is also available in Spanish by texting COMIDA to 877-877.

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 current total case count to 10.

FIVE NEW CASES OF COVID-19 IDENTIFIED IN CATAWBA COUNTY

HICKORY – Five new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Catawba County, bringing the county’s current total of cases to nine. Catawba County Public Health received the positive test results overnight and immediately began investigating.