WPCOG Announces the Retirement of Tina Miller, Celebrating 28 Years of Service to Older Adults and Caregivers Across the Region
Long View, NC – The Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) is proud to share that Tina Miller, Director of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA), will retire May 1,2026. Her retirement marks the end of a 28‑year career spent helping older adults, supporting caregivers, and building strong programs across our region. Tina grew up in Wilkes County and began her college studies at Appalachian State University. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from NC Stat
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - Lease and Servicing Program for Multi-Functional Digital Copiers
Date issued: February 4, 2026 Responses due: February 26, 2026 at 5:00 pm INTRODUCTION The Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) requests interested firms/individuals to submit proposals for leasing and servicing of multi-functional digital copier machine systems to provide the WPCOG with efficient copying, printing, scanning and faxing methods while managing costs. Proposals shall be submitted in the format request below. The selected Proposer will work with WP
Extended Deadline - WPCOG Request for Qualifications Engineering Services for Water Interconnect Preliminary Engineering
Project Name: Hickory, Lenoir and Granite Falls Regional Water Interconnect System Preliminary Engineering Report Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) Scope: Public drinking water is vital for a productive and healthy way of life. As a result of the nationally declared disaster Hurricane Helene (DR-4827-NC), potential issues facing water utility providers were noted. Regional water providers, City of Hickory, City of Lenoir along with the Town of Granite Falls provide water
Holiday Schedule Update
The Western Piedmont Council of Governments will close tomorrow, Thursday, December 18, at 11:30 a.m. so that staff may attend our annual Christmas party. Please also note our upcoming holiday closures: December 24, 25, and 26 – Closed for Christmas January 1 – Closed for New Year’s Day As we move through the holiday season, staff will be in and out of the office. We encourage you to plan ahead and make arrangements accordingly. We appreciate your understanding and wish yo
Now Hiring - Homelessness Outreach Specialist
The Homelessness Outreach Specialist is responsible for engaging, assisting, and supporting individuals who are experiencing or at-risk homelessness across Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties. Collaborating with community partners, social service providers, government agencies, faith-based organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders, the Homelessness Outreach Specialist will provide proactive outreach, advocacy, and needs assessment and connect individual
WPCOG Promotes John E. Wear to Assistant Community & Regional Planning Director
Community and Regional Planning is one of the critical departments of the Western Piedmont Council of Governments that serves the region...
