The March 2, 2026 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 and Closed Session of February 16, 2026. Appointments Commissioner Setzer recommends Ray Abernathy for a second term and Kathy Ervin for a ninth term to the… View More
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CATAWBA COUNTY HEALTH DIRECTOR NAMED STATE HEALTH DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR HICKORY – Jennifer McCracken, Catawba County Health Director, has been named the state Health Director of the Year by the North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors. This elite honor recognizes McCracken’s approach to leadership: staff-centered workforce support that prioritizes professional development and recognition,… View More
The March 16, 2026 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 and Closed Session of March 2, 2026. Appointments Commissioner Abernethy recommends the reappointment of the following to the Nursing & Rest Home… View More
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing prior to its vote on a proposed school district merger plan during its regularly scheduled meeting April 20. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room at the Catawba County Justice Center, located at 100 Government Drive in Newton. The Board of Commissioners is considering the merger… View More
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in April 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
SAFE SLEEP EDUCATION, KITS PROVIDED FOR PARENTS OF NEWBORNS Catawba County Public Health has launched a safe sleep initiative to help new parents provide a safe sleeping environment for newborn babies. Catawba County Public Health’s Care Management programs were awarded $8,000 from the Dr. Ann Wolfe Foundation to provide education and resources to new parents to prevent infant sleep-related deaths. The grant… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Tax: Individual and Business Personal Property Tax Listing Briefly describe the area you are spotlighting. What is its mission/purpose? The tax office is dedicated to serving the citizens of Catawba County by providing guidance and education concerning listing requirements for Individual or Business Personal Property set forth by the North Carolina Legislature.… View More
Tax - Collections: Shelby Colman, Office Support sSpecialist I Years with the County: 10.5 years Briefly describe your job. What do you do? My primary responsibility is to operate and make judgement calls concerning the switchboard for the county; to greet and direct anyone coming into the Government Ctr. I also issue Privilege License, complete all Tax… View More
Tax: Ericka Hayes, Business Personal Property Appraiser Years with the County: 2 years Briefly describe your job. What do you do? I process business personal property listing forms for businesses operating in Catawba County. My job also involves communicating with business owners and accountants to answer questions, provide guidance, and ensure the required… View More
Tax - Revaluation: Matthew Reese, Administrative Assistant II Years with the County: 7 years Briefly describe your job. What do you do? Assist Taxpayers with questions, administer the tax relief programs, assist appraisers in revaluation by running reports, change mailing addresses for taxpayers. What is a typical workday like for you?… View More