The April 6, 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 16, 2026, and Special Meeting and Closed Session of March 30, 2026. Presentations 1 – Commissioner Setzer presented a… View More
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The Catawba County Board of Commissioners has updated the proposed school district merger plan that will be the subject of a public hearing and Board vote April 20. The updated plan removed the requirement that current members of the local school systems’ Boards of Education resign their seats on their respective Boards of Education if they agree to serve on the interim Catawba Valley Board of Education. The public hearing… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Tax: Individual and Business Personal Property Tax Listing Briefly describe the area you are spotlighting. What is its mission/purpose? The tax office is dedicated to serving the citizens of Catawba County by providing guidance and education concerning listing requirements for Individual or Business Personal Property set forth by the North Carolina Legislature.… View More
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
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