MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Catawba Soil & Water Conservation District What is its mission/purpose? The Catawba Soil & Water Conservation District mission is to protect/improve soil and water quality on our agricultural lands. Increase educational awareness of the importance of protecting our soil and water quality. How do you achieve your mission – what services are… View More
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MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Cooperative Extension What is its mission/purpose? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. The vision of Extension is to be a trusted, go-to resource for connecting research and education to the communities, economies and families of our… View More
David Wagg has been hired to serve as Parks Director for Catawba County’s newly-established Catawba County Parks department. Wagg joins the Catawba County team following more than ten years with the City of Orlando’s Parks Division, where he most recently served as Interim Director. His responsibilities included implementing the city’s strategic plan for parks, overseeing park system operations and staff, and managing the… View More
Donna Mull has been named director of the Catawba County Cooperative Extension. As director, Mull leads a staff of six in the implementation of a collaborative plan to maximize community engagement in Extension programming. Extension programs and services are currently offered at Extension offices in the Agriculture Resources Center (ARC) in Newton and at various locations throughout the county, often in partnership with other… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Board of Elections What is its mission/purpose? The Catawba County Board of Elections is committed to efficiently conducting fair, honest, and impartial elections so that all qualified Catawba County citizens may exercise their right to vote. How do you achieve your mission – what services are offered? The Catawba County Board of… View More
Catawba County Emergency Medical Services has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS: Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives. Emergency medical services staff can begin treatment when they arrive — up to an hour sooner than if someone goes to the hospital by car.… View More
During its July 15 meeting, the Catawba County Board of Commissioners recognized staff from several Catawba County departments for work that recently earned six national awards. The following five initiatives earned National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards, which recognize innovative county government programs across the country: Recruiting Microsoft: A Collaborative Approach with a $1B… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: UTILITIES & ENGINEERING What is its mission/purpose? Our mission is to provide the citizens of Catawba County the opportunity to live, work, and recreate in a clean and safe environment through coordinating and managing solid waste, utilities, and building services and ensuring that programs are economically viable and environmentally friendly. How do… View More
This July, Catawba County Parks is celebrating its 25th birthday with a series of Birthday Bash events at each of the County’s four parks and the kick-off of a year-long Catawba County Parks Trail Challenge. The Birthday Bash events will take place July 6 at Riverbend Park, located at 6700 N NC Hwy 16 in Conover; July 13 at Bakers Mountain Park, located at 6680 Bakers Mountain Rd. in Hickory; July 20 at St Stephens Park, located at… View More
Twelve employees of Catawba County Social Services recently completed a 9-month training program aimed at strengthening their personal and professional leadership skills. The participants were honored with a luncheon and short ceremony June 14 at the Social Services offices in Hickory. The following Social Services team members completed the program: Sydney Mitchell, Income Management Caseworker II, Food and Nutrition Services; Jose… View More