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 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
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
Cooperative Extension: Yuli Yañez-Chavez, Juntos Program Coordinator Years with the County: 1 Briefly describe your job. What do you do? I plan and lead a bilingual college-readiness program that supports students and their families with college and career readiness, leadership development, and life skills. I organize educational activities, college visits, career… View More
The August 17, 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 3, 2026. Appointments Commissioner Abernethy recommends the appointment of Ben Ridley to fill the unexpired term of Jody Street, with a term expiration of… View More
Catawba County Animal Services will be operating with reduced housing capacity for approximately three months during a planned construction project. Under normal operations, the shelter can house 150 cats and 115 dogs. During construction, available housing will be significantly reduced to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the animals in care. As a result, all non-emergency owner surrenders are temporarily suspended until… View More
The August 3, 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 and Closed Session of July 20, 2026. Appointments Chair Isenhower recommends Commissioner Setzer as the voting delegate for the 2026 NCACC Annual Conference on… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Register of Deeds - Thank You For Your Service Program for Military Veterans Briefly describe the area you are spotlighting. Thank You For Your Service is a photo ID discount program enabling Catawba County veterans to enjoy discounts from local businesses. Participation in our program is free for veterans and businesses. If the DD-214 is filed with Catawba County… View More