Category: County Manager
County Selected for Site Grant
Catawba County has been selected to participate in the national Advancing Pretrial Policy and Research (APPR) grant initiative as a Research-Action Site...
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Miracle Promoted to Asst. Mgr
Catawba County Chief Financial Officer Bob Miracle has been elevated to Assistant County Manager/Chief Financial Officer effective September 2, 2019...
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Asst Manager Harris Retirement
Dewey Harris, Assistant County Manager for Catawba County since 2008, announced he will retire in June 2020 after 31 years of state and local government service...
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FY 2020 Budget Adopted
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners voted June 3 to approve a County budget of $252.62M (a 1.1% increase from the current year) for Fiscal Year 2020....
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Quarter Century Club Honored
Catawba County honored employees with 25 or more years of service at the annual Quarter Century Club lunch at Catawba Country Club April 11....
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Asia "Mae" Magness
This month's featured Catawban is Asia "Mae" Magness - baker, barista, entrepreneur, and Mom...
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Isenhower: "Great News!"
With two economic development announcements occurring on the same day, Catawba County Commissioner Randy Isenhower issued an additional statement regarding the news...
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Shurtape Investing & Expanding
Shurtape Technologies, will construct a new distribution and future manufacturing facility in the Town of Catawba investing $31.4 million and creating 100 new jobs...
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ITM Moving to Trivium
The City of Hickory, Catawba County, and the Catawba County Economic Development Corporation announced today the signing of the second tenant for the Trivium Corporate Center...
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County Ends State of Emergency
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners...
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County Offices Reopen Tuesday
Most Catawba County offices and facilities will operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday, December 11, due to wintry conditions. Read more for detailed information...
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State of Emergency Declared
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners has declared a State of Emergency in Catawba County in preparation for Winter Storm Diego....
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Thanksgiving County Closures
Please note the following 2018 Thanksgiving closure details for Catawba County offices and facilities......
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2018 Employee of the Year
Catawba County Deputy Sheriff Dennis Pinkney has been named Catawba County’s 2018 Employee of the Year....
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County Libraries Reopen Today
The Catawba County Library System is returning to regular operating hours Monday, September 17. All branches will open at their normally scheduled times, as follows:...
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Chairman: "Stay Informed"
County Board Chairman Randy Isenhower speaks to residents about Hurricane Florence arriving in our area and encouraging everyone to stay informed so they can stay safe....
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County Parks & Libraries Close
Catawba County Parks and Libraries are closing at 5pm, Saturday, Sept. 15, in response to Hurricane Florence’s arrival. They will remain closed until further notice....
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State of Emergency Declared
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners has declared a State of Emergency in Catawba County due to the severe weather event affecting Catawba County....
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Corning Invests More in County
The City of Hickory, Catawba County, and the Catawba County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) announced they have signed the first tenant for Trivium Corporate Center....
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Barnes Reappointed by NACo
National Association of Counties reappointed Commissioner Kitty Barnes to a second term as chair of NACo’s Environment, Energy and Land Use Policy Steering Committee....
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Smithsonian Exhibit in Newton
The Catawba County History Museum was chosen by the NC Humanities Council to host “The Way We Worked” as part of the Museum on Main Street project....
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Two County Employees Awarded
The Greater Hickory Jaycees held their annual Distinguished Service Award ceremony with two County employees recognized for the work they do on the job and in the community....
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Gardening Q&A: George Place
The following Q & A represents a small sampling of the great questions that have come into our office recently....
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Seventh Rabies Case of 2018
On July 20, Catawba County Animal Services responded to a call from a Sherrills Ford resident whose cat had an altercation with a skunk exhibiting abnormal behavior....
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Sixth Rabies Case of 2018
Catawba County has confirmed the sixth case of rabies in the county this year....
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Fifth Rabies Case of 2018
Catawba County has confirmed the fifth case of rabies in the county this year....
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Dumpster Art Project Unveiled
Keep Catawba County Beautiful, Republic Services and Red Leaf Artist Collective unveiled a new collaborative Dumpster Art Project....
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Public Art at Justice Center
The Newton Public Art Commission recently added two new pieces of public art. The pieces are on display at the Newton-Conover Auditorium and the Catawba County Justice Center....
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Fourth Rabies Case of 2018
Catawba County has confirmed the fourth case of rabies in the county this year....
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No Interruption Rescue Service
Catawba Co. finalized agreements to provide medical first response and light rescue in rural districts currently served by Newton-Conover Rescue and Hickory Rescue Squad....
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New Tax Administrator Hired
Catawba County has hired Bradley D. Fowler, RES, AAS, to serve as Catawba County Tax Administrator beginning May 29....
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County's S&P Rating Elevated
S&P Global, the world’s leading provider of credit ratings, has raised its long-term general obligation debt rating on Catawba County from “AA-” to “AA.”...
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County Programs Win 3 NACo's
Three Catawba County programs have been recognized with 2018 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards. The awards honor innovative, effective county......
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Ground Breaking Ceremony
A special ground breaking ceremony is scheduled for Trivium Corporate Center in Hickory on Wednesday, May 16, at 3:00 p.m....
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Third Rabies Case of 2018
Catawba County has confirmed the third case of rabies in the county this year....
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Recommended FY 2018-19 Budget
Catawba County Manager Mick Berry presented his recommended Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget to the Catawba County Commissioners following the 5-04-18 Board Subcommittee meetings....
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Second Rabies Case of 2018
Catawba County has confirmed the second case of rabies in the county this year....
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25 Years of Service Honored
Catawba County honored employees with 25 or more years of service at the annual Quarter Century Club lunch at Catawba Country Club May 4....
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Teen attends Nat'l 4H Congress
Lauran Surratt, a 16-year old Hickory student, became involved with 4-H when she was only 8 years old after attending a 4-H program offered at a Hickory Recreation center....
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Second Claremont Spec Building
Construction of a second speculative building in Claremont International Business Park was recently completed and is available for lease or purchase....
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Justice Center Opening
Starting Monday, November 20, the main entrance to the new Catawba County Justice Center in Newton will be open for public access...
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