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Catawba County 101: Soil & Water Conservation District

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 you achieve your mission – what services are offered?  The Catawba Soil & Water Conservation District works with our… View More

BOC Meeting Recap: 9/2/25

The September 2, 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 August 18, 2025. Consent Agenda 1 - The Finance and Personnel Subcommittee requests the Board of Commissioners approve… View More

Catawba County 101: Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners Program

What is its mission/purpose? Extension Master Gardener is a volunteer program that is part of Cooperative Extension. The horticulture agent provides training and oversees this program. Extension Master Gardeners provide research-based information, educational programming, and community outreach that empowers citizens to cultivate healthy plants, landscapes, ecosystems, and communities. How do you achieve… View More

BOC Meeting Recap: 8/18/25

The August 18, 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 August 4, 2025. Appointments Chair Isenhower recommends Vice-Chair Austin Allran as the voting delegate and Chair Randy Isenhower as… View More

BOC Meeting Recap: 8/4/25

The August 4, 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 July 21, 2025. Appointments Chair Isenhower recommends the reappointment of Jeffrey Bronnenberg for an eighth term to the Alcohol Beverage Control Board,… View More

Catawba County 101

MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Board of Elections What is its mission/purpose? The Catawba County Board of Election is committed to efficiently conducting fair, honest, and impartial elections so that all qualified Catawba County citizens may exercise their right to vote. How do you achieve your mission – what services are offered? The Catawba County Board of Elections… View More

BOC Meeting Recap: 7/21/25

The July 21, 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 June 16, 2025. Appointments Chair Isenhower recommends the appointment of Pam Simmons to fill an unexpired term as an Alternate to the… View More

Lincoln and Catawba County Boundary Line Established as the 2020 Census Line

The General Assembly of North Carolina recently adopted Session Law 2025-30, which defines the Lincoln-Catawba County boundary line as the 2020 Census Line. The law also invalidates the boundary line recently determined by North Carolina Geodetic Survey in accordance with NC General Statutes in February of this year. Both counties are working to determine how the exact boundary line location impacts services to affected citizens and… View More

Farmland Preservation Dinner

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! Catawba Soil & Water Conservation and NC Cooperative Extension are hosting a Farmland Preservation Dinner at the Catawba County Ag. Resource Center (ARC) on July 29th at 6:00pm. Register using the link below by July 25th at 5:00pm. Check out event flyer… View More

Catawba County 101: Utilities & Engineering

MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Utilities & Engineering What is its mission/purpose? Our mission is to provide the citizens of Catawba County the opportunity to live, work, and recreate in a clean and safe environment through coordinating and managing solid waste, utilities, and building services and ensuring that programs are economically viable and environmentally… View More