MAKING. LIVING. BETTER: Social Services: Success coach Service The Success Coach Service began in 2010 and is a free, voluntary program designed to support families as they face challenges, such as navigating the education system, guidance with attachment, parenting burnout, trauma and healing, financial challenges, substance abuse, mental health, etc. The Success Coach model was developed by Catawba County Social… View More
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Years Worked with the County: 15 yrs Briefly describe your job. What do you do? I am just one of the main faces to welcome in those entering DSS front doors. My main duty is maintaining the lobby check-in for multiple programs that consist of (Family and Adult Medicaid, Food Assistance Program, Child Support, Work First Cash/Energy programs, Day Care, CPS/Foster Care, APS services.) I direct… View More
The May 4, 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 of April 20, 2026. Appointments Chair Isenhower recommends the reappointment of David Isenhower to the Alcohol Beverage Control Board for a fifth term, with a… View More
Catawba County Manager Mary Furtado recommended a Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget of $369,702,666, reflecting a proposed property tax rate of 42.35 cents per $100 valuation and an overall 9.2 percent increase in the total budget. The recommended budget incorporates a tax increase of 2.5 cents over the current rate, projected to generate approximately $8.1 million in FY2027. All the increased revenue is proposed to go towards school… View More
The May 18, 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 April 20, 2026; and Special Meeting of May 11, 2026. Presentations Commissioner Setzer presented a Proclamation declaring May 17-23,… View More
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in June 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
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
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
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
Catawba County Public Health’s Farmers Market is returning for its 14th season on June 4 and will offer fresh produce from local farmers and activities for people of all ages. Throughout the season, farmers will have ripe summer crops like tomatoes, squash and zucchini, beans, peaches and berries, as well as flowers and locally raised eggs and meat available for purchase. It is open weekly to the public and cash, debit cards,… View More