CATAWBA COUNTY GOVERNMENT – as of March 17:
-Library System: Effective at close of business Tuesday, March 17, all Catawba County locations will be closed until further notice. Due dates and book holds will be automatically extended and no late fees will be accrued. Citizens are encouraged to take advantage of the many digital services available through the website at www.catawbacountync.gov/library.
-Parks (Bakers Mountain, Riverbend and St. Stephens): All Catawba County Parks remain open following usual operating hours. Effective Tuesday, March 17, all rentals and group use of Catawba County Parks education facilities and picnic shelters have been suspended until further notice.
-Sheriff’s Office: Effective Tuesday, March 17, the Sheriff’s Office Gun Permits Division will only be processing purchase permits and carry conceal renewals for the next two weeks. For more information, call (828) 464-5241.
-Veterans Services: Effective at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, the Veterans Services office will be suspending in-person appointments and will be conducting all appointments by phone. Veterans requesting appointments may call the Veterans Services Office at (828) 465-8255 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. for assistance.