Catawba County Assistant District Attorney Nancy Lee was awarded the Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism Award at the summer conference of District Attorneys held in Wilmington, N.C., June 16-18, 2025. The award was presented to Lee for years of service … Read More
Kyle Smith has returned to the District Attorney’s Office in Catawba County as its newest assistant district attorney. Smith was sworn in by Superior Court Judge Clifton Smith on Monday, June 2, 2025. He joins the Catawba County office after … Read More
To recognize National Recovery Court Month, the recovery courts from Catawba and Burke counties took part in the third annual Recovery Court Kickball Tournament recently at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Hickory. The Catawba County Veterans’ Treatment Court team and … Read More
National Police Week will be observed May 11-17, 2025, with Thursday, May 15 designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day. In 2024, 148 federal, state, tribal and local law enforcement officers died in the line of duty. This year, 345 names … Read More
The Catawba County Veterans’ Treatment Court (VTC) hosted its sixth graduation ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Catawba County Courthouse, recognizing the accomplishments of five more graduates. The ceremony honoring the achievements of Derius Pearson (U.S. Army), Anthony … Read More
Legal assistants from the Catawba County District Attorney’s Office were treated to an outing of pottery painting and lunch in recognition of Administrative Professionals Day. The outing was provided in recognition for the work they do to provide assistance and … Read More
April is designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and promote prevention efforts. Friday, April 4, 2025, was “Wear Blue Day” to show support for preventing child abuse and neglect. By wearing blue, individuals demonstrated their … Read More
Catawba County Assistant District Attorney Jessica Phillips took time away from prosecutorial duties to read a book to kindergarten students at Banoak Elementary School. ADA Phillips read the book “Eraser” by Anna Kang to students in Mrs. Barefoot’s class as … Read More
A team of volunteers from the Catawba County District Attorney’s Office traveled to Burnsville in Yancey County to assist with cleanup and renovation work from damage brought on by Hurricane Helene at the end of September. The group of women … Read More
Matthew Davis has joined the Catawba County District Attorney’s Office. Davis, who is from Hickory, earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Western Carolina University, graduating in 2016. He is a 2020 graduate of Charleston School of Law and … Read More