Catawba County celebrated the completion of improvements to the Sherrills Ford Convenience Center with a ribbon cutting on September 22. County leaders and Commissioners Barbara Beatty and Cole Setzer joined staff and community members to mark the completion of the project. The expanded site is designed to make visits safer and more convenient for the approximately 100 residents who use the center each day. Improvements include a… View More
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The September 21, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting was called to order at 7pm. The agenda for the meeting can be found at https://bit.ly/3utv5SE. BOC approved minutes from the Board’s Regular Meeting of August 17, 2026, and Special Joint Meeting of September 1, 2026. Appointments Vice-Chair Allran recommends the reappointment of Richard Shook to the Dangerous… View More
The Catawba County EMS Paramedic Explorer Program has openings! In January 2025, Catawba County EMS began our Paramedic Explorer Program for high school students. The CCEMS Paramedic Explorer program is a great way for students to gain firsthand experience in the medical field. It provides high school students with valuable knowledge and skills related to emergency medical care. The group meets once a month with the… View More
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
Make a Plan to be Tech Ready Technology has made it easier than ever to prepare for emergencies, but it can be unreliable in disasters if you haven’t kept your gadgets protected and powered up. Cell phones have not only become our primary communications lifeline but our stored phone books, means for financial transactions and way we access critical news or information. Here are some tips to make sure you are tech… View More
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
The County’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) regulates the use and development of land within the County-regulated areas. In 2025, the County began the process of updating the UDO. This update process focuses on amending the existing zoning regulations, subdivision regulations, development standards, and floodplain development standards. This update also focuses on streamlining and simplifying development procedures to create clear and… View More
All library locations will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. 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… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Catawba Soil & Water Conservation District Briefly describe the area you are spotlighting. What is its mission/purpose? The Catawba Soil & Water Conservation District mission is to protect/improve soil and water quality on our agricultural lands. Increase educational awareness of the importance of protecting our soil and water quality. How do… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: COOPERATIVE EXTENSION Briefly describe the area you are spotlighting. What is its mission/purpose? N.C. Cooperative Extension – Catawba County Center is an educational partnership connecting Catawba County Government with NC State University and N.C. A&T State University. Our mission is to bring university research straight to our community, giving people… View More