count Catawba County Public Health has begun renovations to its Dental Clinic By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 11:30:00 EST The expansion will more than double clinic space. It will allow the clinic to provide routine dental services, such as cleanings, fillings, sealants, and extractions, to an additional 1,500 children and young adults. During the renovation, the current dental practice will remain open and operate under current hours Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Catawba County will begin a new cooking oil recycling program on February 1. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:30:00 EST Used cooking oil will be accepted only at the Blackburn Solidwaste Convenience Center at 3864 Rocky Ford Road, Newton, NC 28658. No business waste accepted. The Blackburn Solidwaste Convenience Center is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count County budget staff wins national award for 23rd consecutive year. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST Catawba County�s Budget Office has been recognized by its peers for producing a budget document which is easy to read and understand. The County Budget Office has won the 2011 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count County's use of QR codes on building permits win top state award By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:59:00 EST Catawba County has won the Government Innovation Grant Award (GIGA), from the UNC School of Government, the Local Government Federal Credit Union, and the North Carolina Local Government Information Systems Association, for its innovative use of Quick Response (QR) Codes on building permits issued in the county. The County was recognized for implementation of a Building Permit QR Codes system, which provides building contractors and inspectors with up-to-the-minute job site and inspection information, at their fingertips, in the field. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Catawba County, North Carolina honors employees with 25 or more years of service. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:40:00 EST Catawba County Government renewed an annual tradition on March 22nd, honoring employees with 25 or more years of service at the twenty-seventh annual Quarter Century Club lunch. Catawba County formed the Quarter Century Club in 1986. A highlight of this year�s program was the recognition of twelve new Quarter Century Club members. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Catawba County developing new GIS Real Estate website to take advantage of new technology, offer enhanced services By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Mon, 2 Apr 2012 15:35:00 EST Enhancements include an auto-fill feature, the ability to search on a business or landmark name, and links to both Google and Bing maps. Full Article News Release FYI Public Notice
count Three County program honored by NC Association of County Commissioners By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:50:00 EST County programs which developed QR (Quick Response) codes for building permits; reach families affected by economic distress, and serve as an ongoing, immediate source of food for students during weekends and extended breaks from school; and promote healthy, sustainable policies that improve physical activity and nutrition in schools were honored. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count National Association of Counties honors two Catawba County programs with Achievement Awards By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Fri, 1 Jun 2012 11:10:00 EST A Catawba County Social Services program that serves as an ongoing, immediate source of food for students who often go hungry, during weekends and extended breaks from school, and a Green Vendor Exhibition designed to shine a spotlight on existing and potential vendors that specialize in providing recycled and environmentally-friendly products and services, have been named winners of 2012 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Catawba County dental practice celebrates grand reopening By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Fri, 1 Jun 2012 11:10:00 EST The Catawba County Public Health Dental Practice celebrated a �grand re-opening� on May 31 by welcoming visitors to an open house at its new space inside the Public Health building. Located just down the hall from its former location, the practice has doubled in size and capacity in order to provide a comprehensive dental home for children ages 1-21 in Catawba County. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Catawba County EcoComplex featured in report on "green" building projects in 5 Southeastern states. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:30:00 EST The EcoComplex is a system that recovers all useable products and by-products from a group of private and public partners located in a close-knit defined area. This group of partners works together to use each other�s waste products either as a source of energy (electricity, steam, or heat) or as a raw material for the production of their own product (pallets, lumber, compost, brick shapes/art). The EcoComplex is also focused on making and using �green� energy and on economic development. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Catawba County Youth Council sends representatives to North Carolina Citizenship Focus By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Fri, 6 Jul 2012 10:00:00 EST A delegation of high school students representing the Catawba County Youth Council and 4-H attended NC Citizenship Focus, which was held in Raleigh, where more than 200 youth and adults representing over 75 counties exchanged ideas, gained knowledge and learned through hands on experiences about the different levels and branches of government. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Catawba County Finance Officer named Outstanding NC Finance Officer Of Year By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 11:50:00 EST Rodney Miller has been named Outstanding N.C. Finance Officer of the Year for 2011-12 by the North Carolina Government Finance Officers Association. The award traditionally and annually recognizes and honors the local government finance officer who has demonstrated state leadership in local government finance issues by serving as the organization's president. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Debra Bechtel named North Carolina County Attorney of The Year By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 11:50:00 EST Catawba County Attorney Debra Bechtel has been named County Attorney of the Year by the North Carolina County Association of County Attorneys. Bechtel was recognized for her service to Catawba County and for her service to the association and local governments across the state. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Catawba County EMS designated as Permanent Car Seat Checking Station By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:10:00 EST As of October 1, 2012, Catawba County EMS has been named a Permanent Car Seat Checking Station by Buckle Up NC. Car seat checks will be conducted Monday thru Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment, at the Newton EMS base, located at 1101 South Brady Ave, Newton, NC 28658. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count 2012 Catawba County Employee Of The Year By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:55:00 EST 2012 Catawba County Employee Of The Year, Ona Scruggs, recognized for patience, understanding, listening in stressful arena. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Borrowing privileges at Lenoir-Rhyne U. Library for users of Hickory Public & Catawba County Libraries By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:45:00 EST A new agreement extends borrowing privileges at Lenoir-Rhyne University Library to registered users of Hickory Public and Catawba County Libraries. Full Article Please Choose Please Choose Please Choose
count Catawba County Assistant Planning Director, Mary George, named 2012 Outstanding Contributor to Agriculture. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:55:00 EST Catawba County Assistant Planning Director, Mary George, has been named 2012 Outstanding Contributor to Agriculture by the Hickory Kiwanis Club Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count An update of the Catawba County Child Data Snapshot has been released. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:15:00 EST The information was developed and compiled by the Children's Agenda Planning Committee, appointed by the Catawba County Board of Commissioners. The committee's vision is to ensure a safe community where all children are engaged, enriched and equipped to reach their full potential. Full Article News Release Alert Public Notice
count Assistant County Manager Dewey Harris earns international Credentialed Manager distinction. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:00:00 EST Catawba County Assistant County Manager Dewey Harris has earned the International City/County Management Association's (ICMA) Credentialed Manager designation. Established in 2002, the ICMA Credentialed Manager program recognizes professional government managers whom the ICMA certifies as having a "commitment to continuous learning and professional development". Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Catawba County Library system wins two awards from the North Carolina Public Library Directors� Association. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:20:00 EST The Catawba County Library System has received two awards from the North Carolina Public Library Directors� Association. Library Director Karen Foss was on hand to accept honors for the new Conover Branch facility and Battle of the Books programming presented at the NCPLDA annual awards banquet December 6 in Winston-Salem. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Catawba County Facts and Figures page gives wealth of information in many categories By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:30:00 EST Catawba County has launched a performance dashboard, a program that will be the gateway for hundreds of pieces of data on dozens of topics related to the County government, demographics and quality of life. Catawba County Facts and Figures, offers users a choice of exploring data grouped into eight broad categories. Full Article News Release FYI Public Notice
count Architectural plans finalized for new Sherrills Ford branch of Catawba County Library. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:35:00 EST Architectural plans have been finalized for the new Sherrills Ford branch of Catawba County Library. The 10,000 square foot facility, to be erected on 2.5 acres near the intersection of Highway 150 and Sherrills Ford Road, is expected to be completed in 2014. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Proposed County solid waste management franchise agreement would provide additional recycling services. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:55:00 EST The agreement would substantially increase the number of items collected for recycling across Catawba County, with further expansion of items collected as needed over time; begin �single stream� collection of recyclable commodities so recycled materials would no longer be required to be separated at curbside; increase Republic Services� investment in Catawba County by $13 million; and protect more than 150 local jobs. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Twenty year veteran in Library Service is named new Catawba County Library Director. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:35:00 EST Suzanne M. White, who has managed comprehensive library programs, services and personnel at two full service library branches in Rowan County for more than seven years, and has had a successful career in library services spanning more than twenty years, has been named Catawba County�s new Library Director. White succeeds Karen Foss, who will retire on February 1, 2013, after serving as the County�s Library Director since July 1999. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Catawba County Dir. of Utilities & Engineering wins Energy Leadership Award from Business Journal of Charlotte By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:10:00 EST Catawba County Director of Utilities and Engineering Barry Edwards has been named one of the winners of the 2013 Energy Leadership Awards by the Business Journal of Charlotte. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Catawba County Board of Commissioners appoints new Tax Collector By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:25:00 EST Lori A. Mathes was appointed by the Catawba County Board of Commissioners as the County�s new Tax Collector, based upon staff�s recommendation, at the Board�s meeting on February 18, 2013. Mathes served as Chief Financial Officer for Mental Health Partners of Hickory for eight years, responsible for overseeing the agency�s expenditures and revenues, its accounting policies and procedures. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count New State law to shift collection of motor vehicle taxes from counties to state. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:30:00 EST A new State law will soon shift collection of motor vehicle taxes from counties to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. Full Article News Release FYI Public Notice
count Catawba County Public Health will launch a Farmer's Marker in May. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:50:00 EST Catawba County Public Health, in partnership with its Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program and Catawba County Health Partners� Eat Smart Move More Catawba County coalition, is launching a farmers market May 2. The market will be held in Public Health�s parking lot Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is open to the public. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count County to mail data verification, income & expense request, to property owners as 2015 revluation process continues. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Thu, 2 May 2013 08:45:00 EST Catawba County will mail data verification, income and expense request, to property owners as 2015 revluation process continues on May 17, 2013. Owners are requested to verify the information found on the data verification sheet, provide pertinent additional information and make any necessary corrections, and return the form to the revaluation office. http://www.catawbacountync.gov/events/revalmailer13.asp Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Catawba County Home Health empowers older adults to lower risk of falling through a new service called Smart Moves By Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2013 10:40:00 EST Catawba County Home Health is empowering older adults to lower their risk of falling through a new service called Smart Moves. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count "Catawba County Facts and Figures" web page honored by National Association of Counties. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:45:00 EST "Catawba County Facts and Figures" web page, the gateway for hundreds of pieces of data on dozens of topics related to the County government, demographics and quality of life, has been named winner of a 2013 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Catawba County Public Health annual report, emergency preparedness outreach, win national honors. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:35:00 EST Catawba County Public Health's annual report, emergency preparedness outreach have won national honors from the National Association of County Information Officers. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count County offers electronics and paint recycling, year round, at Blackburn Landfill as of July 1. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 09:25:00 EST Catawba County offers electronics and paint recycling, year round, at Blackburn Landfill during regular landfill operating hours, as of July 1. Full Article Public Notice News Release FYI
count Catawba County ranks #1 nationally in population group in 2013 Digital Counties Survey By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 12:40:00 EST Catawba County has been ranked #1 nationally in its population group in the 2013 Digital Counties Survey by Gov Tech Magazine. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Catawba County requests State assistance for those with damage from July 27 flooding. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 11:00:00 EST Catawba County requests State assistance for those with damage from July 27 flooding. Full Article News Release FYI Public Notice
count Many Catawba County residents will be able to recycle more items beginning November 4. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 20:00:00 EST Many Catawba County residents will be able to recycle more items beginning November 4. Full Article FYI News Release Public Notice
count Annual financial report for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 shows County improved financial position with conservative approach By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Tue, 3 Dec 2013 09:35:00 EST Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 shows Catawba County improved its financial position with conservative approach. Full Article News Release FYI Public Notice
count Randy Cress named Catawba County's new Chief Information Officer. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Wed, 4 Dec 2013 15:25:00 EST Randy Cress, currently the Systems and Network Manager for Rowan County, North Carolina, is named Catawba County's new Chief Information Officer. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count County Library announces staff changes By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2013 11:55:00 EST Catawba County Library Library system announces staff changes. April Green named Youth Services Librarian; Siobhan Loendorf new manager of Sherrills Ford branch. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Charter Communications' Government Channel for Catawba County moving to channel 192 By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:00:00 EST Charter Communications' Government Channel for Catawba County will move from Channel 3 to Channel 192 effective January 28, 2014. Full Article News Release FYI Public Notice
count Dental care provided for hundreds of children by Catawba County Public Health. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Thu, 6 Feb 2014 13:50:00 EST Dental care was recently provided for hundreds of children by Catawba County Public Health. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
count Catawba County Board of Commissioners adopts resolution supporting citizen participation in government through elections By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 13:35:00 EST Catawba County Board of Commissioners adopts resolution supporting citizen participation in government through elections in Catawba County. Full Article Public Notice News Release FYI
count Catawba County Board of Elections appoints Amanda Duncan as new Director of Elections By Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 10:20:00 EST Catawba County Board of Elections appoints Amanda Duncan as new Director of Elections to succeed retiring Larry Brewer. Full Article Public Notice News Release FYI
count Report Examines Options for Detecting and Countering Near-Earth Objects By Published On :: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT A new report from the National Research Council lays out options NASA could follow to detect more near-Earth objects (NEOs) – asteroids and comets that could pose a hazard if they cross Earths orbit. Full Article
count Events Preceding Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill Point to Failure to Account for Safety Risks and Potential Dangers By Published On :: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMT The numerous technical and operational breakdowns that contributed to the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and spill from the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico suggest the lack of a suitable approach for managing the inherent risks. Full Article
count Americans Have Worse Health Than People in Other High-Income Countries - Health Disadvantage Is Pervasive Across Age and Socio-Economic Groups By Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT On average, Americans die sooner and experience higher rates of disease and injury than people in other high-income countries, says a new report from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine. Full Article
count National Crime Victimization Survey Is Likely Undercounting Rape and Sexual Assault - Justice Department Should Create New, Separate Survey By Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 06:00:00 GMT One of the nation’s largest surveys of crime victims is likely undercounting incidences of rape and sexual assault, making it difficult to ensure that adequate law enforcement resources and support services are available for victims, says a new report by the National Research Council. Full Article
count U.S. Should Significantly Reduce Rate of Incarceration - Unprecedented Rise in Prison Population ‘Not Serving the Country Well,’ Says New Report By Published On :: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT Given the minimal impact of long prison sentences on crime prevention and the negative social consequences and burdensome financial costs of U.S. incarceration rates, which have more than quadrupled in the last four decades, the nation should revise current criminal justice policies to significantly reduce imprisonment rates, says a new report from the National Research Council. Full Article
count Possible to Account for Disadvantaged Populations in Medicare’s Value-Based Payment Programs and Improve Payment Status Quo, Says New Report By Published On :: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 05:00:00 GMT A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine says that Medicare’s value-based payment programs could take into account social risk factors – such as low socio-economic position, residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods, or race and ethnicity – but any proposal to do so will entail both advantages and disadvantages that need to be carefully considered. Full Article
count New Report Calls for Systemwide Reorientation to Account for Health Care and Support of Both Elders and Family Caregivers By Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 05:00:00 GMT The demand for family caregivers for adults who are 65 or older is increasing significantly, and family caregivers need more recognition, information, and support to fulfill their responsibilities and maintain their own health, financial security, and well-being, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article