As of January 1, 2026, Catawba County Register of Deeds Angela Henson, along with other Registers of Deeds across the state, will be authorized to issue certified copies of adoptive birth certificates under provisions of Senate Bill 248, Birth Certificates for Persons Adopted. Senate Bill 248 (SB 248) was enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly in June and signed into law on June 26, becoming Session Law 2025-9. Under this… View More
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MAKING. LIVING. BETTER.: Digital Navigators at the Library Last year, the Catawba County Library launched an exciting new program designed to help bridge the digital divide and ensure everyone in our community has the skills they need to thrive in today’s technology-driven world. Our bilingual digital navigators, Ashley and Brenda, are bringing digital literacy training directly to the community. They… View More
Catawba County has hired Brook Redding to serve as Emergency Services Director beginning January 12, 2026. Redding’s background brings a unique combination of North Carolina local government executive leadership and military service, positioning him well to join Catawba County in overseeing 911 Telecommunications, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire and Rescue, Veteran Services, and Animal Services. Redding… View More
The December 15, 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 1, 2025. Appointments Commissioner Setzer recommends Steve Killian to the Agriculture Advisory Board for a fourth term, with a term… View More
Catawba County has hired Adam Lindsay to serve as Assistant County Manager beginning January 21, 2026. Lindsay will join County Manager Mary Furtado and Assistant County Manager Paul Murray in overseeing the administration of County government services for citizens. Lindsay brings 22 years of significant local government leadership experience to Catawba County, most recently serving the City of Fayetteville, N.C., as Assistant City… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Catawba County Sheriff’s Office – Special Victims Unit Overview The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit (SVU) is a dedicated investigative team responsible for some of the most sensitive and high-impact cases within our community. This unit is composed of three investigators: Senior Investigator Russ Boger, Senior Investigator Jared Broome, and Investigator Samantha… View More
The December 1, 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 November 17, 2025. Organizational Meeting The following elections and appointments were made by the BOC: a. Election of Chair… View More
The November 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 of November 3, 2025. Presentations 1 – Board Delegate Cliff Moone presented a North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature update. 2 – The… 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
Catawba County has hired Laura McBryde to serve as Budget and Management Director beginning December 1, 2025. McBryde brings significant local government experience to Catawba County, most recently serving in Mecklenburg County where she supported County leadership by driving citizen engagement around community budget priorities and managing a non-profit grants program in her role as Senior Management and Budget Analyst. Through her… View More