Catawba County Deputy County Manager Mary Furtado was named 2020-2021 Deputy/Assistant Manager of the Year by the North Carolina City and County Management Association (NCCCMA). The award was announced during the association’s virtual annual conference February 4. Furtado, who joined Catawba County Government as Assistant County Manager in 2011, serves as the county’s deputy administrator and is responsible for assisting in the… View More
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Catawba County has been ranked number one in recycling statewide by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS). The rankings were released January 12, 2021, in the division’s newest North Carolina Recycling Program Performance report, which was based on per capita recycling rates for Fiscal Year 2018-19. DEACS uses public recycling program data to… View More
Catawba County Public Health, Catawba Valley Health System (CVHS) and Frye Regional Medical Center (FRMC) are working together to schedule appointments for those eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through a new website, www.CatawbaVaccine.org. Through the site, the newest appointment scheduling option being offered, those 65 years of age and older may request COVID-19 vaccination… View More
In line with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ changes to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan, adults 65 and older may now make an appointment to receive the vaccine by calling the Catawba County Public Health Vaccination Appointment Line (828-695-6650) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Because of the large number of residents who are currently eligible for the vaccine, we will be working over the… View More
Catawba County government offices and libraries will be closed Monday, January 18, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. Catawba County Parks (Bakers Mountain, Riverbend and St. Stephens) and the Blackburn Sanitary Landfill will be open Monday. The Catawba County Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Line (828-695-6650) will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. Vaccine appointments scheduled for… View More
Due to anticipated winter weather, Catawba County Government offices, parks and libraries will open at 10 a.m. Friday, January 8, 2021. The Claremont Library will open at its usual time (12 p.m.). If needed, additional updates will be posted on the Catawba County website (www.catawbacountync.gov) as conditions are evaluated… View More
As the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) moves into Phase 1B of its statewide COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan, Catawba County residents who are 75 and older and are not residing in a long-term care facility will soon be able to make appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Catawba County residents age 75 and older may schedule an appointment for vaccination one of the following… View More
Catawba County government offices and services will observe the following schedule for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Please note Catawba County Parks will be open on New Year’s Day. Catawba County Government Offices Closed Thursday, December 24, Friday, December 25, and Monday, December 28 Closed New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1 Catawba County Parks (Bakers… View More
Wondering what you'll do with your Christmas tree and other natural decorations after the holiday season is over? Catawba County's Landfill staff, in cooperation with Republic Services, has an answer for you. Christmas trees and other natural decorations will be accepted curbside and at all five Solidwaste Convenience Centers located around Catawba County from December 26, 2020 through January 16, 2021. Please remove all ornaments, bases, or… View More
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is making low-interest disaster loans available to businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm Eta on Nov. 12, 2020, in Alexander County and the adjacent counties of Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell and Wilkes in North Carolina. SBA Flood Relief Information Sheet SBA Disaster Loans… View More