COOPERATIVE EXTENSION: Carson Johnson, Area Livestock Agent Years worked with the County: 1+ years Briefly describe your job. What do you do? Extend research based information to livestock farmers in Catawba and Lincoln counties – take information from NCSU (and other Universities) and share with livestock producers to help them improve their farming practices or help… View More
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As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and resilience of our community, we are in the process of updating our Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan is crucial for identifying and addressing potential hazards that could impact our area, and your input is invaluable to us. We invite you to review the draft Hazard Mitigation Plan and provide… View More
Catawba County Board of Commissioners Chair Randy Isenhower has declared a State of Emergency in Catawba County effective at 10:00 a.m. today due to Hurricane Helene, a powerful storm system expected to cause flooding, power outages, road closures and hazardous conditions in Catawba County. The declaration enables Catawba County Emergency Services to implement coordinated response and recovery efforts in all affected… View More
Daily Updates from FEMA March 31, 2025 News December 17th: Impact of DSS Agencies and Staff October 5th Update (Governor's Office):… View More
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in October including musical performances, crafting classes, cooking demonstrations and Animal Encounters with the Catawba Science Center that are supported by Arts Culture Catawba 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… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Public Health: Community Health Workers What is its mission/purpose? Community Health Workers help eliminate barriers to good health by connecting individuals to available community resources and services and serve as a bridge to improving individual health for a healthier community. While access to clinical services is important, that’s only one part of what we… View More
All four Catawba County Parks have reopened and will be open following usual operating hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through the end of October. Parks will close at 5 p.m. starting November 1. Due to the impact of the storm, some park amenities remain closed. Storm clean up is continuing at Bakers Mountain, where some trails are still closed. Access to the mountain top is open. Trails at Mountain Creek Park, with the… 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
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 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