The Catawba County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2026–2036 Catawba County Parks Master Plan on September 21, 2026, establishing a 10-year roadmap to guide the future of Catawba County Parks. The plan provides a framework for preserving the County’s unique and diverse natural heritage, providing quality park experiences, guiding future investment, and responding to the needs of a growing community. It is the first… View More
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Catawba County recognized several employees for exceptional performance during its annual employee recognition celebration October 15th. Tyler Garrison, a Utilities & Engineering Business Manager II, was selected by his peers as the county’s Employee of the Year. Garrison has served the county for 21 years. As stated in his nomination, “Tyler is a dedicated employee who sets extremely high standards… View More
Residents can clean out their basements, garages, and attics and bring their hazardous waste to Catawba County’s annual fall residential household hazardous waste collection event, which takes place Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LP Frans Stadium. The stadium is located at 2500 Clement Blvd NW in Hickory. The event is open to Catawba County residents only and is free of charge. Residents are advised to be prepared to… View More
The October 5, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting was called to order at 7pm. The agenda for the meeting can be found at https://bit.ly/3utv5SE. BOC approved minutes from the Board’s Regular Meeting of September 21, 2026. Presentations Commissioner Setzer presented a proclamation declaring October 4-10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week. Department… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Catawba County Public Health’s School Health Program Briefly describe the area you are spotlighting. What is its mission/purpose? Catawba County Public Health’s School Health team ensures that children in grades K-12 have access to preventive and acute health care services. Routine health care promotes physical, social and emotional growth of children through the… View More
Catawba County has hired Virginia Annable to serve as Communications and Marketing Director beginning Oct. 19, 2026. Annable will join the County Manager’s Office to lead countywide public information and education efforts, helping connect residents with information about county services, programs and priorities. Annable is no stranger to the area, as she brings more than a decade of local and regional journalism experience to the… View More
Catawba County celebrated the completion of improvements to the Sherrills Ford Convenience Center with a ribbon cutting on September 22. County leaders and Commissioners Barbara Beatty and Cole Setzer joined staff and community members to mark the completion of the project. The expanded site is designed to make visits safer and more convenient for the approximately 100 residents who use the center each day. Improvements include a… View More
The September 21, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting was called to order at 7pm. The agenda for the meeting can be found at https://bit.ly/3utv5SE. BOC approved minutes from the Board’s Regular Meeting of August 17, 2026, and Special Joint Meeting of September 1, 2026. Appointments Vice-Chair Allran recommends the reappointment of Richard Shook to the Dangerous… View More
The County’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) regulates the use and development of land within the County-regulated areas. In 2025, the County began the process of updating the UDO. This update process focuses on amending the existing zoning regulations, subdivision regulations, development standards, and floodplain development standards. This update also focuses on streamlining and simplifying development procedures to create clear and… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Catawba Soil & Water Conservation District Briefly describe the area you are spotlighting. What is its mission/purpose? The Catawba Soil & Water Conservation District mission is to protect/improve soil and water quality on our agricultural lands. Increase educational awareness of the importance of protecting our soil and water quality. How do… View More