Hazard Mitigation Grants for Homeowners North Carolina homeowners and renters in 25 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary… View More
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The December 16, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting was called to order at 7pm. The agenda for tonight’s meeting can be found here. BOC approved minutes from the Board’s regular meeting and closed session of December 2, 2024. Chair Isenhower recommends the reappointment of Michael "Shawn" Hooper to the Catawba County… View More
The United States Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be receiving subgrant applications from the State of North Carolina for acquisition and demolition or mitigation reconstruction and/or elevation of residential and commercial properties. Pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 11988 and 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 9.12, FEMA hereby gives… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: SHERIFF’S OFFICE - PATROL/WARRANTS/CIVIL DIVISION What is its mission/purpose? Patrol: The Uniform Patrol Division is divided into four platoons including a Sheriff’s Office Reserve Division that provides 24 hours of law enforcement service seven days a week for the residents of Catawba County. The Uniform Patrol Division and the Reserve Division is comprised of 58… View More
Catawba County Tax Administrator Brian Myers was named the 2024 North Carolina Assessor of the Year by the North Carolina Association of Assessing Officers (NCAAO). The Assessor of the Year Award is presented annually to one outstanding North Carolina tax assessor in recognition of outstanding achievement in tax administration and public service. As the county’s tax administrator, Myers is responsible for planning, directing… View More
The December 2, 2024 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 November 18, 2024. Commissioners Austin Allran and Barbara Beatty took their Oaths of Office. The BOC conducted their Organizational Meeting to elect Chair and Vice-Chair along with other organizational… View More
As you prepare to fry this year’s Thanksgiving turkey, Catawba County Utilities & Engineering encourages you to recycle your used cooking oil afterwards through Catawba County’s cooking oil recycling program. The program recycles used cooking oil and grease into clean-burning, locally-made biodiesel fuel. “Cooking oil should never be poured down the drain as it turns solid in the pipes and can cause major clogs and… View More
MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Emergency Services, Emergency Management What is its mission/purpose? Catawba County Emergency Management (CatCoEM) protects the community by coordinating all the activities necessary to build, sustain and improve the capability of the community to prepare, respond, and recover from all types of hazards - both natural and man-made such as tornadoes, flooding, ice storms,… View More
Catawba County recognized several employees for exceptional performance during its annual employee recognition celebration Oct. 25. Sarah McElhone, a Library Services Specialist, was selected by her peers as the county’s Employee of the Year. McElhone has served the county for 5 years. As stated in her nomination, “She goes above and beyond by creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both… View More
Residents can clean out their basements, garages, and attics and bring their hazardous waste to Catawba County’s annual fall residential household hazardous waste collection event, which takes place Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LP Frans Stadium. The stadium is located at 2500 Clement Blvd NW in Hickory. The event is open to Catawba County residents only and is free of charge. Residents are advised to be prepared to… View More