The Catawba County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing prior to its vote on a proposed school district merger plan during its regularly scheduled meeting April 20. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room at the Catawba County Justice Center, located at 100 Government Drive in Newton. The Board of Commissioners is considering the merger… View More
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The March 16, 2026 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 and Closed Session of March 2, 2026. Appointments Commissioner Abernethy recommends the reappointment of the following to the Nursing & Rest Home… View More
The March 2, 2026 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 and Closed Session of February 16, 2026. Appointments Commissioner Setzer recommends Ray Abernathy for a second term and Kathy Ervin for a ninth term to the… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Planning What is its mission/purpose? The Planning Department’s goal is to preserve aspects of life which make Catawba County a desirable place to live by promoting responsible land use, accommodating population growth, fostering economic development, and preserving environmental integrity and community character. How do you achieve your… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Park Stewardship Event Series On any given day, Catawba County’s four parks — Bakers Mountain Park, Mountain Creek Park, Riverbend Park, and St. Stephens Park — offer quiet trails, scenic views, and space to slow down and reconnect with nature. Behind the scenes, the Catawba County Parks Department works 362 days a year to care for these special places, guided by a mission to preserve the… View More
The February 16, 2026 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 and Closed Session of January 20, 2026. Appointments Chair Isenhower recommends the following appointments to the Catawba County Planning Board, all with… View More
Angela Henson, Catawba County Register of Deeds, announces the most popular baby names in 2025 for Catawba County births. Oliver captured the top spot for baby boys born in 2025 while Sophia did so for the most popular girl name. “My staff and I were excited to see the most popular names of babies born in our county. We love to see all the precious children come in the office with their parents to attain… View More
Catawba County government offices and Blackburn landfill will operate on a 3-hour delay opening at 11:00 am on Monday, February 2. County parks, libraries, and solid waste convenience centers will be closed. In addition, the regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting at 7:00 pm has been… View More
UPDATE: 1/31/26 The Blackburn Landfill is closing at 9:30 am today. ------------------------------ Due to anticipated weather and road conditions, all Catawba County parks will be closed Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1, 2026. All County libraries and the animal shelter will be closed Saturday, January 31, 2026. Libraries and the animal shelter are closed on Sunday per their usual… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Human Resources Briefly describe the area you are spotlighting. What is its mission/purpose? The Catawba County Human Resources department provides quality, comprehensive services to over 16 departments and over 1,200 employees. We are responsible for policy development, regulatory compliance, benefits administration, recruitment, employee relations, compensation,… View More