Press Releases

On Thursday, March 7th residents and business leaders in Unincorporated Catawba County and its municipalities will be able to review and discuss the latest update to their flood hazard and flood risk data.

El próximo jueves 7 de marzo de 2024, de 4:00 a 6:00 PM, el Condado Catawba será el anfitrión de una Reunión Pública de Puertas Abiertas en el complejo Catawba County Government Complex, ubicado en 25 Government Drive, Newton, NC 28658

El próximo miércoles 28 de febrero de 2024, de 4:00 a 6:00 PM, el Condado Avery será el anfitrión de una Reunión Pública de Puertas Abiertas en el salón Commissioners Board Room, del complejo Avery County Administrative Complex, ubicado en 175 Linville Street, Newland, NC 28657

On Jan. 30, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper requested a disaster declaration from the Small Business Administration (SBA) after severe storms impacted North Carolina on Jan. 9. This prompted the SBA to approve low-interest disaster loans for businesses and residents in Catawba County and the adjacent counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Iredell, and Lincoln.  Businesses and residents in the declared area impacted by the storms can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the SBA.

As a result of continuous complaints from the community, the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division concluded an investigation into an illegal outlet in Wilmington. On Saturday January 20, 2024, ALE, assisted by the Wilmington Police Department and New Hanover County Sheriffs’ Office, executed a search warrant at 1219 S 5th Ave, Wilmington, NC.