December 2024

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Hazard Mitigation Grants for Homeowners

Hazard Mitigation Grants for Homeowners North Carolina homeowners and renters in 25 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary… View More

This Week @ Your Library December 20-27

*All library locations will be closed Tuesday, December 24 through Thursday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.  *No storytimes the week of Christmas.  Programs for children, ages 0-5! Pre-K STEAM Saturday, December 21 at 10 am Main Library in Newton Children and their grownups are invited to explore interactive play stations to… View More

December Reads 2024

Click on any of the titles below to put a copy on hold for yourself!  Patron Picks - Books Side Quest… View More

BOC Meeting Recap: 12/16/24

The December 16, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting was called to order at 7pm. The agenda for tonight’s meeting can be found here. BOC approved minutes from the Board’s regular meeting and closed session of December 2, 2024. Chair Isenhower recommends the reappointment of Michael "Shawn" Hooper to the Catawba County… View More

This Week @ Your Library December 13-20

  We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool  Preschool story time with reading  readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Wednesdays at 10 am Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library St. Stephens Branch Library Main Library in… View More

2025 Tier II Chemical Reporting

The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) requires Catawba County companies and businesses with hazardous chemicals at their facilities to report their chemicals and quantities by March 1 of each year. For Catawba County and the State of North Carolina those reports must be entered in Eplan… View More

This Week @ Your Library December 6-13

  We've got storytimes! Ready to Learn Storytime: Preschool  Preschool story time with reading  readiness. Join us for songs, sensory play, crafts, and stories designed to prepare your preschooler to learn. Wednesdays at 10 am Sherrills Ford-Terrell Branch Library St. Stephens Branch Library Main Library in… View More

FEMA Public Notice

The United States Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be receiving subgrant applications from the State of North Carolina for acquisition and demolition or mitigation reconstruction and/or elevation of residential and commercial properties. Pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 11988 and 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 9.12, FEMA hereby gives… View More

Catawba County 101: Sheriff's Office

MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: SHERIFF’S OFFICE - PATROL/WARRANTS/CIVIL DIVISION What is its mission/purpose? Patrol: The Uniform Patrol Division is divided into four platoons including a Sheriff’s Office Reserve Division that provides 24 hours of law enforcement service seven days a week for the residents of Catawba County. The Uniform Patrol Division and the Reserve Division is comprised of 58… View More

Myers Named North Carolina Assessor of the Year

Catawba County Tax Administrator Brian Myers was named the 2024 North Carolina Assessor of the Year by the North Carolina Association of Assessing Officers (NCAAO). The Assessor of the Year Award is presented annually to one outstanding North Carolina tax assessor in recognition of outstanding achievement in tax administration and public service. As the county’s tax administrator, Myers is responsible for planning, directing… View More

BOC Meeting Recap: 12/2/24

The December 2, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting was called to order at 7pm. The agenda for tonight’s meeting can be found at https://bit.ly/3utv5SE. BOC approved minutes from the Board’s regular meeting of November 18, 2024. Commissioners Austin Allran and Barbara Beatty took their Oaths of Office. The BOC conducted their Organizational Meeting to elect Chair and Vice-Chair along with other organizational… View More