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
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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
Catawba County has hired Alison Alexander to serve as Assistant County Manager beginning December 29, 2020. Alexander will join County Manager Mick Berry and Deputy County Manager Mary Furtado in overseeing the administration of county government services for citizens. Alexander brings significant government leadership experience to Catawba County, including her most recent role as Deputy County Administrator for Lancaster County,… View More
This is an open letter from Dr. Billy Price and other well-respected physicians in our area. As local physicians, our lives have been dedicated to caring for you and your loved ones. We are deeply concerned about the continued toll of COVID-19 on our community and the unintended consequences we see every day when folks let their guard down and unknowingly spread the virus to others. When we took our oaths to… View More
As you prepare to fry this year’s Thanksgiving turkey, Catawba County Utilities & Engineering encourages you to recycle your used cooking oil afterwards through Catawba County’s cooking oil recycling program. The program recycles used cooking oil and grease into clean-burning, locally-made biodiesel fuel. “When cooking oil is poured down the drain, it solidifies into thick layers inside drainpipes and constricts water… View More