After gathering community perspectives and analyzing local data, Catawba County has updated a Comprehensive Plan to help guide how land is used in the county in coming decades. Residents are invited to drop by and see how their input is reflected in the plan at one of the County’s three Comprehensive Plan open house sessions in February. Open houses will take place February 22 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Blackburn Elementary School;… View More
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Catawba County residents and business leaders are invited to an open house Thursday, March 7, to review and discuss the latest update to local flood hazard and risk data compiled by the National Flood Insurance Program and the North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program (NCFMP). The open house will take place from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Meeting Room of the Catawba County Government Center, located at 25 Government Drive in… View More
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in March including musical performances, craft classes and cooking demonstrations. Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning Out, which is held Monday through Thursday mornings at five convenient locations. A hot, balanced lunch is served each day. Programs are free to participants, who may pick and choose which days to attend. Bus… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: PLANNING & PARKS What is its mission/purpose? The Planning & Parks Department encompasses numerous services and goals surrounding community growth. The mission of the Planning side of the team is to balance the preservation of the county’s natural beauty (including our parks) with sustainable development. The mission of the Parks side of the team is to… View More
Years worked with the County: 21 Briefly describe your job. What do you do? It’s my job to make sure Parks Operations run smoothly. I oversee three full-time Park Rangers as well as part-time staff, and also get to work with the public. What is your favorite aspect of your job – what do you enjoy doing most? Working with the public. I enjoy answering their… View More
CATAWBA COUNTY HEALTH PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED HICKORY– After more than a year of gathering and analyzing community feedback and available statistical data for our county, Catawba County Public Health and its community partners have decided on three health priorities to focus on for the next several years. Access to healthy foods; brain health; and ensuring safe, engaging and active spaces emerged as… View More
WIC CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF HEALTHY FAMILIES HICKORY – This year, the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program is celebrating five decades of helping families get the nutrition they need to be healthy. Catawba County Public Health’s WIC program is proud to serve alongside other programs across the United States to make a difference locally. Nationwide, the WIC program provides families with… View More
It’s our favorite time of the year…Annual Customer Service Survey time! Let us know what we’re doing well and what we could be doing better. The Catawba County Library strives to be the community’s place to connect, explore, and grow and to empower lives and build community by bringing people, information, and ideas together. Each year, the library takes a moment to measure how effectively it is… View More
Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in April including creating Q tip Painted Florals Art with Hickory Museum of Art. These art classes are supported by the United Arts Council of Catawba County through the North Carolina Arts Council, with funding from the state of North Carolina. Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning Out, which is held Monday through Thursday mornings at… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: tax department (Revaluation, Business & Personal Listings, Collections) What is its mission/purpose? The Catawba County Tax Department is committed to serving the citizens of Catawba County by providing excellent customer service, and by having an educated staff to assist citizens and property owners with the statutory provisions set forth by the North Carolina… View More