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 mission – what… View More
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MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Parks: 25th Anniversary Trail Challenge In July of 2024, the Catawba County Park System turned 25 with the anniversary of the opening of Riverbend Park on July 3, 1999. To celebrate, the parks hosted a series of Birthday Bash events on each Saturday of the month, rotating through the four locations in order of their opening: Riverbend Park (opened in 1999), Bakers Mountain Park (opened in… View More
Catawba County Board of Commissioners Chair Randy Isenhower has terminated the State of Emergency declared Sept. 26 for Catawba County in response to Hurricane Helene as of 7:00 p.m. Monday, Feb.… View More
The February 17, 2025 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 3, 2025. Staff requests the Board of Commissioners approve the Catawba County Work First Plan for FFY 2026 – 2028. Work First is a cash assistance program designed to assist families… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: FINANCE: Accounts Payable & Payroll What is its mission/purpose? The mission or purpose of Accounts Payable is to ensure vendor payments are made timely, accurately, and in compliance with regulations, while managing public funds responsibly and maintaining transparency in all financial transactions. This enables the county to serve its citizens effectively and… View More
The February 3, 2025 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 21, 2025. Vice-Chair Allran recommends the following reappointments to the… View More
Applications are now being accepted for the Catawba County Civic Leadership Academy (CLA), a program providing residents with insight into county government services and operations through a series of interactive and engaging learning sessions with County staff. Participants will come away with first-hand knowledge of how Catawba County government works to serve the community. Held annually each spring, this year’s CLA takes place… View More
On February 2, 2025, the state-defined boundary line between Catawba and Lincoln counties will be re-established in accordance with a survey conducted by the North Carolina Geodetic Survey (NCGS). The boundary line between Catawba and Lincoln counties was established by the state in 1842. Over decades of parcel changes, the commonly recognized boundary between the two counties gradually shifted. This has caused discrepancies regarding… View More
The January 21, 2025 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 of December 16, 2024, and special meeting of January 14, 2025. Chair Isenhower recommends the reappointment of Alan Story to the CVMC Board of Trustees for a second term, with… View More
The Catawba County Sheriff's Office in Sherrills Ford will be opening for business beginning February 3, 2025. Our days of operation will be Monday and Wednesday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. To schedule a fingerprint or concealed carry appointment, you will continue to utilize our online portal. The website will ask you to pick a location before you set your appointment.… View More