Intern – County Manager (Legal) Double Major: History and Political Science with a minor in Public Policy- UNC-Chapel Hill What was your favorite experience or project from your internship? It was really impactful to have the opportunity to sit in on a portion of jury selection and the trial for a very important case early on in my internship. It really helped to cement my motivation… View More
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All four Catawba County Parks have reopened and will be open following usual operating hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through the end of October. Parks will close at 5 p.m. starting November 1. Due to the impact of the storm, some park amenities remain closed. Storm clean up is continuing at Bakers Mountain, where some trails are still closed. Access to the mountain top is open. Trails at Mountain Creek Park, with the… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Public Health: Community Health Workers What is its mission/purpose? Community Health Workers help eliminate barriers to good health by connecting individuals to available community resources and services and serve as a bridge to improving individual health for a healthier community. While access to clinical services is important, that’s only one part of what we… View More
Daily Updates from FEMA March 31, 2025 News December 17th: Impact of DSS Agencies and Staff October 5th Update (Governor's Office):… View More
Catawba County Board of Commissioners Chair Randy Isenhower has declared a State of Emergency in Catawba County effective at 10:00 a.m. today due to Hurricane Helene, a powerful storm system expected to cause flooding, power outages, road closures and hazardous conditions in Catawba County. The declaration enables Catawba County Emergency Services to implement coordinated response and recovery efforts in all affected… View More
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and resilience of our community, we are in the process of updating our Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan is crucial for identifying and addressing potential hazards that could impact our area, and your input is invaluable to us. We invite you to review the draft Hazard Mitigation Plan and provide… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Catawba Soil & Water Conservation District 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 you achieve your mission – what services are… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Cooperative Extension What is its mission/purpose? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. The vision of Extension is to be a trusted, go-to resource for connecting research and education to the communities, economies and families of our… View More
David Wagg has been hired to serve as Parks Director for Catawba County’s newly-established Catawba County Parks department. Wagg joins the Catawba County team following more than ten years with the City of Orlando’s Parks Division, where he most recently served as Interim Director. His responsibilities included implementing the city’s strategic plan for parks, overseeing park system operations and staff, and managing the… View More
Donna Mull has been named director of the Catawba County Cooperative Extension. As director, Mull leads a staff of six in the implementation of a collaborative plan to maximize community engagement in Extension programming. Extension programs and services are currently offered at Extension offices in the Agriculture Resources Center (ARC) in Newton and at various locations throughout the county, often in partnership with other… View More