FINANCE: Amber Guffie, Accounting Specialist III Years with the County: 2.8 Briefly describe your job. What do you do? I enjoy my role in Accounts Payable because it allows me to support the county by ensuring vendors are paid accurately and on time. I process vouchers for weekly payments through checks, ACHs, and EFTs, carefully reviewing each for accuracy and… View More
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UPDATE: 1/31/26 The Blackburn Landfill is closing at 9:30 am today. ------------------------------ Due to anticipated weather and road conditions, all Catawba County parks will be closed Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1, 2026. All County libraries and the animal shelter will be closed Saturday, January 31, 2026. Libraries and the animal shelter are closed on Sunday per their usual… View More
Catawba County government offices and Blackburn landfill will operate on a 3-hour delay opening at 11:00 am on Monday, February 2. County parks, libraries, and solid waste convenience centers will be closed. In addition, the regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting at 7:00 pm has been… View More
The February 16, 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 January 20, 2026. Appointments Chair Isenhower recommends the following appointments to the Catawba County Planning Board, all with… View More
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in March including 1950’s and 1960’s Classics with Ukelele Ensemble with Hickory Music Factory. This project is supported by Arts Culture Catawba through the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning Out (SMO), which is held Monday through… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Park Stewardship Event Series On any given day, Catawba County’s four parks — Bakers Mountain Park, Mountain Creek Park, Riverbend Park, and St. Stephens Park — offer quiet trails, scenic views, and space to slow down and reconnect with nature. Behind the scenes, the Catawba County Parks Department works 362 days a year to care for these special places, guided by a mission to preserve the… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Planning What is its mission/purpose? The Planning Department’s goal is to preserve aspects of life which make Catawba County a desirable place to live by promoting responsible land use, accommodating population growth, fostering economic development, and preserving environmental integrity and community character. How do you achieve your… View More
Planning: Diana Gandia, Planner Years with the County: 4 months Briefly describe your job. What do you do? As a Planner, primarily I assist the public with their planning and zoning needs. What is a typical workday like for you? It really depends on the day and what the needs are of our customers when they come into the office!… View More
Parks: Lauren McCaslin, Park Ranger Years with the County: 41 months Briefly describe your job. What do you do? As a Park Ranger at Mountain Creek Park, I help with all aspects of daily park operations from maintenance to public interactions and everything in between. What is a typical workday like for you? A typical workday involves… View More
The story of the Catawba County Library began with the dedication and vision of community members who understood what a public library could mean for the future of our county. Leading the way was the library’s first librarian, Miss Challie Brandon Hall, along with Newton’s Unit 16 of the American Legion Auxiliary. After four years of determined fundraising, and a countywide book drive, the library… View More