MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Utilities & engineering Briefly describe the area you are spotlighting. Our mission is to provide the citizens of Catawba County the opportunity to live, work, and recreate in a clean and safe environment through coordinating and managing solid waste, utilities, and building services and ensuring that programs are economically viable and environmentally… View More
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In November 2022, Catawba County, the Cities of Conover and Hickory, the Town of Maiden, and the Catawba County Economic Development Corporation announced Microsoft’s plan to invest a minimum of $1 billion in the phased development of four data centers in Catawba County over a 10-year period. Although public interest in data centers was minimal when this project was announced, it has since become part of a much broader national discussion.… View More
Catawba County officially opened its newest Emergency Medical Services base on Tuesday, June 23, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the facility located at 827 E Avenue SE in Hickory. County commissioners, County leadership, Emergency Services personnel, project partners and community members gathered to celebrate the completion of the new station, which was designed to strengthen emergency response capabilities and better serve… View More
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners adopted its Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget totaling $353,319,157, maintaining the current property tax rate of .3985 cents per $100 valuation and reflecting an overall 4.3 percent increase in the total budget. The budget includes 1,254.45 full-time staff positions, an increase of 23 over the current year, with most of those positions supporting enhanced public safety… View More
The June 15, 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 June 1, 2026; Special Meeting of June 8, 2026. Appointments County Manager Mary Furtado recommends the reappointment of Lori Mathis as Tax Collector for a… View More
In conjunction with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which takes place June 15, Catawba County Social Services encourages all residents to recognize and report signs of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The purpose of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is to provide an opportunity for communities to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older adults by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and… View More
The June 1, 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 May 18, 2026; Special Meeting of May 22, 2026; and Special Meeting of May 26, 2026. Appointments Chair Isenhower recommends Commissioner Barbara Beatty as the… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Information Technology: Security Briefly describe the area you are spotlighting. The IT Security function is responsible for protecting the County’s digital systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. Our mission is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of government information systems while enabling secure and reliable delivery of… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Facility Services: Building Maintenance Briefly describe the area you are spotlighting. Building Maintenance helps keep County facilities safe, functional, welcoming, and ready to support the employees and public who use them every day. Our purpose is to maintain the buildings, systems, and work environments that allow County departments to provide dependable… View More
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners has adjusted the anticipated timeline for adoption of the County’s FY 2026-27 budget. Originally planned for consideration on June 1, both Catawba County’s FY2026-27 Budget and the Southeastern Catawba County Water & Sewer District FY2026-27 Budget will now be considered for approval during the Board’s regular meetings on Monday, June 15, which begin at 6:50 p.m. The meetings are open… View More