MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Public Health’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) What is its mission/purpose? BCCCP works to make sure women have access to regular, affordable breast and cervical cancer health screenings. Screenings are important because the earlier cancer is found and treated, the better the chance of survival and remission for the patient. How do… View More
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The October 6, 2025 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 September 15, 2025. Appointments County Manager Mary S. Furtado recommends the reappointment of Brian Myers as Tax Administrator, with a term expiration of October31,… View More
Catawba County recognized several employees for exceptional performance during its annual employee recognition celebration Oct. 22. Boris Morales, an IT Network Engineer, was selected by his peers as the county’s Employee of the Year. Morales has served the county for 3 years. As stated in his nomination, “His dedication, technical expertise, and instinctive problem solving make him an indispensable part… View More
Catawba County Department of Social Services (DSS) is closely monitoring the potential impact of the federal government shutdown on families who receive Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), also known as SNAP. In Catawba County, 10,730 households—representing 22,149 individuals—currently receive $3.4 million in food assistance benefits each month. These dollars not only help families put food on the table but also sustain… View More
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in November including musical performances, crafting classes, and cooking demonstrations. Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning Out (SMO), 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… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Catawba County REACH (Resources for Addiction and Community Health) What is its mission/purpose? Catawba County (REACH) REsource for Addiction and Community Health is the Post Overdose Response Team (PORT) embedded within Catawba County EMS. REACH consists of Community Paramedics and Certified Peer Support Specialistswho “bridge the gaps” working to provide… View More
EMS REACH: Jesse Edwards, Paramedic Years with the County: 22 Briefly describe your job. What do you do? I respond to overdose calls and assist not only with the overdose itself but help after the immediate crisis is over. The intent is to help the patient get to long term care for their addiction. What is a typical workday like for… View More
The November 3, 2025 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 October 6, 2025, two Special Joint Meetings of October 15th, 2025, and Special Meetings Minutes of October 21, 22, 23, and 28, 2025. Appointments Chair… View More
Catawba County has hired Laura McBryde to serve as Budget and Management Director beginning December 1, 2025. McBryde brings significant local government experience to Catawba County, most recently serving in Mecklenburg County where she supported County leadership by driving citizen engagement around community budget priorities and managing a non-profit grants program in her role as Senior Management and Budget Analyst. Through her… View More
VACCINES OFFER PROTECTION IN RESPIRATORY ILLNESS SEASON HICKORY, NC – With lower temperatures in the area, now is the time for Catawba County residents to get vaccinated against common respiratory illnesses that circulate more in cooler months. For some people, this can include annual influenza (flu) vaccine, updated COVID-19 vaccine or vaccine to protect vulnerable people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus… View More