Due to anticipated winter weather, Catawba County Government offices, libraries, parks, and animal shelter will close at 12 p.m. today, Friday, January 10. Catawba County convenience centers will close at 2 p.m. today, and the landfill will close at 4 p.m. today. The County’s parks, libraries, and animal shelter will remain closed through tomorrow, Saturday, January 11. The Landfill and Convenience Centers will remain closed… View More
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MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Library: Sensory Play Space What is its mission/purpose? The Main Library in Newton is excited to announce the completion of our newly redesigned children’s area, now featuring a sensory-friendly space designed to support all children, with a special focus on those with autism and sensory sensitivities. This new learning environment features a pretend play… View More
Hazard Mitigation Grants for Homeowners North Carolina homeowners and renters in 25 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary… View More
The December 16, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting was called to order at 7pm. The agenda for tonight’s meeting can be found here. BOC approved minutes from the Board’s regular meeting and closed session of December 2, 2024. Chair Isenhower recommends the reappointment of Michael "Shawn" Hooper to the Catawba County… View More
The United States Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be receiving subgrant applications from the State of North Carolina for acquisition and demolition or mitigation reconstruction and/or elevation of residential and commercial properties. Pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 11988 and 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 9.12, FEMA hereby gives… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: SHERIFF’S OFFICE - PATROL/WARRANTS/CIVIL DIVISION What is its mission/purpose? Patrol: The Uniform Patrol Division is divided into four platoons including a Sheriff’s Office Reserve Division that provides 24 hours of law enforcement service seven days a week for the residents of Catawba County. The Uniform Patrol Division and the Reserve Division is comprised of 58… View More
Catawba County Tax Administrator Brian Myers was named the 2024 North Carolina Assessor of the Year by the North Carolina Association of Assessing Officers (NCAAO). The Assessor of the Year Award is presented annually to one outstanding North Carolina tax assessor in recognition of outstanding achievement in tax administration and public service. As the county’s tax administrator, Myers is responsible for planning, directing… View More
The December 2, 2024 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 November 18, 2024. Commissioners Austin Allran and Barbara Beatty took their Oaths of Office. The BOC conducted their Organizational Meeting to elect Chair and Vice-Chair along with other organizational… 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. “Cooking oil should never be poured down the drain as it turns solid in the pipes and can cause major clogs and… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Emergency Services, Emergency Management What is its mission/purpose? Catawba County Emergency Management (CatCoEM) protects the community by coordinating all the activities necessary to build, sustain and improve the capability of the community to prepare, respond, and recover from all types of hazards - both natural and man-made such as tornadoes, flooding, ice storms,… View More