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
Western Piedmont Council of Governments 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
Update - Invitation for Competitive Proposals Deadline Extended
The Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) seeks proposals from agencies or individuals capable of providing services to conduct home assessments of residents age 62+ for needed modifications to maintain independence and allow individuals to safely age in place. Professional Requirements: Licensed Occupational Therapist Project Time Frame: January 2026 – May 2028 Funding Source: HUD Older Adult Home Modification Program Operating Agency: Western Piedmont Council
WPCOG Thanksgiving Hours
The WPCOG will be close at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 26, due to construction, and closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. We will reopen at 7:30 AM, Monday, December 1.
Now Hiring Natural Resources Manager
The Natural Resources Manager will oversee Natural Resources & Environmental Planning, which includes Stormwater programs, along with their educational initiatives. They will supervise the division staff and administer the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase ll stormwater program for those local governments who have contracted with the WPCOG to perform these services. They will assist staff with performing air quality, environmental, and water plann
NCWorks Career Center–Burke to Relocate to Western Piedmont Community College Campus
For Immediate Release October 14, 2025 Contact: Charity Patterson Hamber Western Piedmont Workforce Development Board828.302.5563 | charity.pattersonhamber@wpcog.org NCWorks Career Center–Burke to Relocate to Western Piedmont Community College Campus Morganton, N.C. – The NCWorks Career Center–Burke is preparing for an exciting move to a new location on the campus of Western Piedmont Community College. Currently located at 720 E. Union Street, the center will officially clos
