Winter Weather Threat Results In Schedule Changes For Schools, Government Winter Weather Threat Results In Schedule Changes For Schools, Government February 18, 2021 The threat of winter weather today (February 18) has resulted in some changes in the local school system schedules. The Catawba County, Hickory Public, Newton-Conover, Alexander County, and Caldwell County Schools will all have a remote learning day for students and staff. The Burke County Schools are closed for all in-person and remote learning with an optional teacher workday. In the Newton-Conover system Kid Connection is closed, and in the Catawba County Schools there will be no Quest. Meals on Wheels of Catawba County has cancelled meal deliveries for today. Meal recipients or volunteers who have questions about deliveries may call Catawba County Senior Nutrition Services at (828) 695-5610. District Court is cancelled today for Catawba, Burke, and Caldwell Counties.