Living and Working in Catawba County

The largest freshwater lake in North Carolina? It is Lake Norman. The lake was actually created in 1963 by Duke Power and is 34 miles long with 520 miles of shoreline, including a scenic stretch in FULL ARTICLE
An actual British Red Coat is on display at the Catawba County Museum of History. The museum showcases the lives of Catawba Valley settlers who ultimately carved a furniture and textile empire out of FULL ARTICLE
Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to recognizing employees as its greatest asset, customer satisfaction as its greatest commitment and quality care as its greatest accomplishment. For the 1, FULL ARTICLE

Success Stories

When Appalachian State University took over admin­istration of the fledgling North Carolina Center for Engineering Technologies in December 2007, the FULL ARTICLE
When it comes to distribution, Catawba County is a prime spot from which to move goods along the Atlantic Coast and throughout the Southeast. Among FULL ARTICLE
When it comes to arts and humanities, Hickory has many bigger cities beat thanks to a variety of museums and theaters, concerts, and dance programs FULL ARTICLE
When the Getrag Corp. purchased a building from the Hooker Furniture company, it was more than just another corporate transaction. It symbolized a FULL ARTICLE

Digital Magazine

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Demographics

Visit our Demographics page for a comprehensive resource of statistics, numbers and data that are key to the region's business and economy.