Sherrills Ford Convenience Center to remain open at current location after May 17.

The Sherrills Ford Convenience Center will remain in operation after May 17,  2009 as Catawba County and Duke Energy develop a lease arrangement that will allow the Center to remain open at its current location.  Full story

Catawba County Public Health continues working with state and federal agencies to monitor Swine Flu outbreak. 

Contact has been made with local hospitals, schools, and community partners in order to share information about the recent outbreak.  Full story   Fact sheet updated 5/7/09   Información general sobre la influenza H1N1

The Catawba County Board of Commissioners' next meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2009 at the 1924 Courthouse at 30 North College Avenue in Newton.

The Board will consider a proposed contract with Daggett & Grigg Architects of Charlottesville, Virginia, partnering with Mackie Johnson Architect of Conover, for the architectural design of a proposed expansion and renovation of the Catawba County Animal Shelter, to provide space to house more animals and further the County’s goal of increased animal adoption. The Board will also hold a public hearing on the proposed issue of up to $4 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds for an expansion project of the Von Drehle Corporation. Industrial Revenue Bonds are sold to private investors on national capital markets. There would be no financial obligation for Catawba County.

The Board will also receive a report on the approval of a request for Federal “stimulus funds” for a proposed Blackburn-Plateau water supply loop, which would provide improved drinking water and fire protection in southwest Catawba County; consider a request from the Town of Brookford that Catawba County provide inspection services in Brookford which, if approved, would mean Catawba County Government would provide inspection services across the entire county; set a schedule for the Board’s budget hearings, a public hearing and final adoption of the County’s 2010-2011 budget; and issue a proclamation noting the centennial of the 4-H program in North Carolina.  Full agenda

Do you have an idea for ways that Catawba County can be better prepared to face a natural disaster?  We want to hear from you at an upcoming public meeting!

Catawba County is updating a plan, first created in 2004, to be better prepared for future natural hazards and reduce the impact on the county when natural hazards occur.  The County will hold a community meeting to hear the ideas of citizens from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at the Agricultural Resources Center, located off Highway 321 Business in South Newton, at 1175 South Brady Avenue.  More details

New season of ozone forecasts for Catawba County began May 1.

Knowing when orange or red ozone action days are forecast will help you plan for days when you may need to avoid prolonged outdoor activity.  Ozone forecast

Children are invited to "Get Creative @ Your Library" through the Summer Reading Program.

Registration will soon be under way for the free Summer Reading program. Ages 0-18 are invited to take part. Registration begins Monday, May 18.

The annual effort encourages children and youth to keep reading when school is not in session. Summer Reading this year will center on the themes “Get Creative @ Your Library” for ages 0-11 and “Express Yourself @ Your Library” for ages 12-18.  Full story

Final public meeting on Lake Norman region bike plan scheduled. 

The last of three public drop-ins is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19th at 7 p.m. at the Davidson Town Hall in Davidson, NC.  The region is exploring ways to create a safe and lasting bicycle network.  Come contribute your thoughts and ideas.  Full story

Catawba County Animal Services to continue rabies vaccination clinics on June 13. 

The next clinic will be held at Riverbend Park off Highway 16 North just south of the Catawba-Alexander County line from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Animal Services is also providing one year rabies vaccinations to pet owners year round, by appointment. Full story

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