Catawba County has joined a program that opens new pathways for businesses to finance investments in energy efficiency, renewable measures, resiliency and water conservation. The Catawba County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to participate in North Carolina’s Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure program, which allows private property owners to apply for private financing through a voluntary lien placed on… View More
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Catawba County citizens now have a dedicated contact line with Republic Services. For inquiries about pickups, your account or services, customers in Catawba County can contact Republic Services in two ways: A Catawba County phone line: 828-256-2137 A Catawba County email address: CatawbaCountyNC@republicservices.com The phone and email… View More
NEWTON, NC — The Catawba County Justice Center in Newton will be illuminated in green November 4-11, 2026, as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting counties to support military veterans. On Monday, Nov. 2, the Catawba County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation to support Operation Green Light. Operation Green Light’s mission is to show support for military veterans. The… View More
On Monday, the Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG) announced the basin's return to Stage 1 of the Low Inflow Protocol (LIP). The City of Hickory has also lifted mandatory water use restrictions following the improved conditions in the Catawba-Wateree River Basin. The return to Stage 1 means mandatory restrictions on nonessential water use that were required under Stage 2 are no longer in effect for the… View More
NEWTON, NC – Lithium-ion batteries power many of the rechargeable devices used every day, which creates battery waste that must be properly managed. Beginning December 1, 2026, lithium-ion batteries will be banned from landfill disposal in North Carolina. Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly used in devices over other types of batteries (alkaline, lead acid, etc.) because they are more powerful and longer lasting. However, this… View More