The December 2, 2024 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 November 18, 2024. Commissioners Austin Allran and Barbara Beatty took their Oaths of Office. The BOC conducted their Organizational Meeting to elect Chair and Vice-Chair along with other organizational… View More
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As you prepare to fry this year’s Thanksgiving turkey, Catawba County Utilities & Engineering encourages you to recycle your used cooking oil afterwards through Catawba County’s cooking oil recycling program. The program recycles used cooking oil and grease into clean-burning, locally-made biodiesel fuel. “Cooking oil should never be poured down the drain as it turns solid in the pipes and can cause major clogs and… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Emergency Services, Emergency Management What is its mission/purpose? Catawba County Emergency Management (CatCoEM) protects the community by coordinating all the activities necessary to build, sustain and improve the capability of the community to prepare, respond, and recover from all types of hazards - both natural and man-made such as tornadoes, flooding, ice storms,… View More
Catawba County recognized several employees for exceptional performance during its annual employee recognition celebration Oct. 25. Sarah McElhone, a Library Services Specialist, was selected by her peers as the county’s Employee of the Year. McElhone has served the county for 5 years. As stated in her nomination, “She goes above and beyond by creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both… View More
Residents can clean out their basements, garages, and attics and bring their hazardous waste to Catawba County’s annual fall residential household hazardous waste collection event, which takes place Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LP Frans Stadium. The stadium is located at 2500 Clement Blvd NW in Hickory. The event is open to Catawba County residents only and is free of charge. Residents are advised to be prepared to… View More
Catawba County residents may be eligible to apply for help buying food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). D-SNAP is open to individuals and households not currently receiving Food and Nutrition Services benefits who were impacted by Hurricane Helene. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) received federal approval to begin phase one of the D-SNAP program from the U.S.… View More
Catawba County welcomed 20 employees into the organization’s Quarter Century Club, which recognizes employees who reached the 25-year service mark within the past year. Past and current inductees were celebrated during the Club’s annual luncheon Oct. 10. New inductees pictured L-R: Giai Tran, Social Worker III, Social Services; David Vines, Social Work Supervisor III, Social Services; Sharon Wilson, Social Worker III, Social… View More
Catawba County Emergency Management has completed local damage assessments as a result of Hurricane Helene. Catawba County experienced historic flooding in the Lookout Shoals area along the Catawba River that affected approximately 100 homes. Approximately 50 additional homes across the county sustained major storm-related damage. Residents whose properties were identified as sustaining major structural damage caused by Hurricane… View More
Intern – County Manager (Legal) Major: Politics and Law, Lenoir Rhyne University What was your favorite experience or project from your internship? My favorite experience here at the county is the hands-on experience when it comes to assisting in drafting documents. How did your mentor/supervisor inspire or help you to grow during your internship? My… View More
Intern – Social Services (Technology) Major - IT: Cybersecurity – Catawba Valley Community College What is your favorite experience or project from your internship? Every day is a favorite experience! I’m always learning something new every day and that makes it really enjoyable. How did your mentor/supervisor inspire or help you to grow during your… View More