Events

Deadline for the Catawba County Board of Commissioners to file a reply brief with the N.C. State Board of Education on the proposed school merger.Catawba First News coverage

Regular meeting of the Hickory City Schools Board of Education, typically fourth Monday at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Confirm on the district calendar (holiday weeks often shift).

Regular meeting begins at 7:00 PM; end time is not posted, so the 9:00 PM end is a two-hour import window. Official 2026 schedule PDF.

Regular meeting of Conover City Council, typically first Monday at 6:00 p.m., City Hall, 101 1st St E. Confirm on the city calendar if a holiday shifts the date.

Regular meeting of Claremont City Council, typically first Monday at 6:00 p.m. Confirm time/location on the city website.

Regular meeting of the Catawba County Board of Commissioners, 7:00 p.m., Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Catawba County Justice Center, 100 Government Drive, Newton.Source: Catawba County meeting schedule

Regular meeting of Hickory City Council, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 76 N. Center St.Source: City of Hickory. Confirm if a holiday shifts the date.

Regular meeting of Newton City Council, usually 6:00 p.m., Council Chamber, 401 North Main Ave.Source: City of Newton.

The proposed Catawba County school merger comes before the N.C. State Board of Education as a discussion item so members can review filings before the December hearing.Catawba First News coverage

Regular meeting of the Catawba County Board of Commissioners, 7:00 p.m., Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Catawba County Justice Center, 100 Government Drive, Newton.Source: Catawba County meeting schedule