Starting Aug. 18, Catawba County’s shelter will drop well below its normal 150-cat and 115-dog housing for about three months of phased work.
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Business Development Director Dave Leonetti gave the award to President and CEO Mark S. Jones at the Aug. 4 City Council meeting, citing more than 80 years in Hickory.
The 7 p.m. meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. after NACo library awards, a 2026-2031 Library Strategic Plan, and an attorney note that Microsoft will forgo economic-investment incentives.
Bills print about 90 days ahead, so pre-October renewals still show the old city vehicle tax even after the July 1 cut.
NACCHO named Catawba County Public Health among 61 Promising Practice winners for 2026 for Community Health Worker help to detention inmates after incarceration.
Professional Engineers of North Carolina gave the statewide honor at its June conference; City Council recognized Kone on July 21.
Blackburn Landfill no longer takes bamboo; residents may rent the town box truck for $75 a load, and mixed piles will be left.
The July 20 Board of Commissioners meeting covered two rezonings, a $185,386 REACH grant, Sheriff’s Office radios, and $228,665 for Newton Detention Center medical services.
Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, face painting, and food are listed 5–7 p.m.; Modern Nissan of Hickory is the presenting sponsor.
The 4-mile loop course is about 70% trail, with more than 17,950 feet of elevation gain; $125 registration includes a hoodie and a finisher’s award.