

School is back in session; Drivers watch for students and buses!
Public school students in Catawba County returned to classes on Monday August 29. With that comes buses picking up and dropping off students, and school zones on the roads again. “We ask that everyone be mindful that traffic around our schools and in our school zones will increase during the first few weeks school is back in session,” Catawba County Sheriff Don Brown said. “Being patient with these expected delays and courteous to your fellow drivers will go a long way.”

NC's Covid state of emergency to be lifted Aug. 15, Gov. Cooper announces
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a major component of North Carolina’s response to the virus will wind down. The state’s COVID-related state of emergency will end Aug. 15, Gov. Roy Cooper announced while signing a new state budget into law. The new budget, Cooper’s office said in the wake of the announcement, includes changes to “ensure flexibility” for the state Department of Health and Human Services as they continue to respond to the virus.

The Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting Time Has Changed to 5:30 p.m.
Beginning with the September 12, 2022 Regular Scheduled Board Meeting the meeting time has been changed to 5:30 p.m.


Announcing NC Foothills Experience
www.expncfoothills.com "We are excited to launch the NC Foothills Experience. Our region possesses so many great assets and things to do. This tool helps our residents and visitors easily access information, and it demonstrates how this area is the best of North Carolina," said Anthony Starr, WPCOG Executive Director. The web app, which can be found at expncfoothills.com, focuses on four key categories that contribute significantly to our region's high quality of life: Outdoo