Bringing Awareness To Domestic Violence Prevention

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognition of the designation and to show support for preventing domestic violence, members of the Catawba County District Attorney’s Office donned purple clothing on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. October first was declared as … Read More

Newest ADA Sworn In For Catawba County

Ashlynn Jade Nelson was sworn in on Friday, September 20, 2024, by Judge Wes Barkley as the newest assistant District Attorney for Catawba County. A native of Caldwell County, Nelson received her criminal justice and political science degrees in 2020 … Read More

VTC On Parade In Newton

Mentors of the Catawba County Veterans’ Treatment Court, led by VTC Coordinator Doug Willoughby, rode in the Soldiers’ Reunion Parade in Newton on Thursday, August 15, 2024, in a truck loaned by Cosmo Motors in Hickory for the parade. 36th … Read More

New ADA For Caldwell County

Hayes Elliott, right, was sworn in as the newest assistant district attorney for the 36th Prosecutorial District recently. A native of Catawba County, Elliott graduated from the Campbell School of Law. He will be handling District Court matters in Caldwell … Read More

Pay Tribute To Peace Officers

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a bill into law proclaiming May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Each year, our nation is asked to pay tribute to the brave local, state and federal peace officers who have died … Read More

Tutus And Combat Boots

Several participants from the Catawba County Veterans’ Treatment Court participated in the annual Tutus and Combat Boots 5K Run/Walk held at L.P. Frans Stadium in Hickory on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The 5K benefits Eagle Rock Camp, a non-profit that … Read More

Recognizing Administrative Professionals Day

The Catawba County District Attorney’s Office legal staff recently enjoyed an afternoon Scavenger Hunt and lunch in honor of Administrative Professionals Day. The day recognizes the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists and other administrative support professionals. Central to any … Read More

Building Teamwork For Recovery Courts In District 36

Members of the 36th Prosecutorial District Attorney’s Office participated in the second annual Recovery Court Kickball Tournament on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Catawba Meadows Park in Morganton. Assistant District Attorney Austin Foster played for the Burke County Recovery Court … Read More

Showing Support For The Prevention Of Child Abuse

Members of the Catawba County District Attorney’s Office wore blue clothing on Friday, April 5, 2024, to support the Children’s Advocacy and Protection Center of Catawba County in its efforts to help prevent child abuse. April is National Child Abuse … Read More