MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Human Resources Briefly describe the area you are spotlighting. What is its mission/purpose? The Catawba County Human Resources department provides quality, comprehensive services to over 16 departments and over 1,200 employees. We are responsible for policy development, regulatory compliance, benefits administration, recruitment, employee relations, compensation,… View More
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MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Finance Briefly describe the area you are spotlighting. What is its mission/purpose? Cash Management, Financial Reporting, & Internal Audit Cash Management, Financial Reporting, and Internal Audit are critical functions of the County’s Finance Department. The goal is to ensure these services are provided in a timely and accurate manner, in full… View More
All Catawba County offices and facilities will operate on their normal schedule Thursday, January 29, 2026, with the exception of Bakers Mountain Park opening on a 2-hour delay at 10:00am. Mountain Creek Park, Riverbend Park, and St. Stephens Park will open at the normal 8:00… View More
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners has terminated the State of Emergency declared for Catawba County in response to the recent winter storm, effective 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Catawba County Emergency Services has closed Catawba County’s Emergency Operations Center and has resumed normal operations. See the signed Termination… View More
Catawba County government offices, including the animal shelter, will operate on a 3-hour delay opening at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 27. The Main Library in Newton will open at 11:00 am, while all other library branches will open at their usual time of 12:00 pm. All library branches will close at 6:00 pm. County parks, the landfill, and solid waste convenience centers will remain… View More
Due to anticipated weather and road conditions, all Catawba County Government offices, including parks, libraries, the landfill, and solid waste convenience centers, will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026. Please check the County website, www.catawbacountync.gov, or the County’s social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) for any updates as… View More
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners declared a State of Emergency in Catawba County in preparation for the anticipated winter storm effective 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The declaration enables Catawba County Emergency Services to implement coordinated response and recovery efforts in all affected unincorporated areas of the county in alignment with the Catawba County Emergency Operations Plan and in collaboration… View More
The January 20, 2026 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 December 15, 2025. Appointments Commissioner Setzer recommends Jeremy Lee to the Agriculture Advisory Board for a second term, with… View More
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
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