Governor Cooper paid tribute to the Lenoir-Rhyne University Men's Lacrosse and Women's Triathlon teams for their outstanding achievements in securing the 2023 and 2022 NCAA Division II National Championships in their respective sports. These teams demonstrated exceptional determination and unwavering perseverance, bringing immense pride to the state of North Carolina.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Catawba County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.
On September 12, 2023, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) announced $590,000 in a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant to a local fire department in the Tenth Congressional District.