

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...











