Community News

Get Help Preparing Your Income Tax Return

Don't let the burden of filing your income tax return overwhelm you. We have volunteers who have been certified by the Internal Revenue Service and will prepare federal and state income tax returns for eligible residents at no cost between Feb. 1 - April 17, 2023. More details, including eligibility requirements, can be found on our website.

NCDOT Public Meeting:
Widening of Old Monroe Road 

The N.C. Department of Transportation will host a public meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 5-7 p.m. about the proposed widening of Old Monroe Road from Morningside Lane to Wesley Chapel Road. This informal, drop-in style public meeting will provide an opportunity to review the proposed plans, ask questions, and provide comments. For more information, visit NCDOT's website.

Approaching Deadline Reminders

File Changes for Tax Listings

• Jan. 31, 2023 | All personal property, both business and individual, must be listed with the Union County Tax Administrator before the deadline. Click here for more details.

Federal Funding Available for Community Projects

• Feb. 28, 2023 | Businesses, non-profit organizations and municipal government organizations are invited to apply for a grant through the 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Click here for more details.

Planning to garden this year? Start with a soil test. Healthy soil is the foundation of successful gardening. The first step to cultivating healthy soil is having your soil tested for only $4. Click to learn where you can find sample boxes, collect and submit samples.

Receive updates from the Union County Library Foundation Construction has officially begun on the new Southwest Regional Library at 1515 Cuthbertson Rd. in Waxhaw! Sign up for the Union County Library Foundation newsletter or follow the Union County Library Foundation on Facebook and Instagram for continuing updates on construction and events. Visit uclibraryfoundation.org for information on the capital fundraising campaign, "Our Library, Our Future" and learn how you can get involved!

Healthy Living

2023 Health & Wellness Guide 

Are you looking for resources to help you maintain your health and wellness?

Check out the Union County Health and Wellness Resources Guide listing county agencies and organizations that provide health, wellness, safety, fitness, and nutrition resources to Union County residents.

The guide is available in English, Spanish and Russian. 

Radon Awareness Week is Jan. 23-27

Protect yourself and your family from radon. Radon can get into your homes or buildings through small cracks or holes and build up to higher levels. Over time, breathing in high radon levels can cause lung cancer. Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil and water. Learn how to reduce radon and how to test your home.

Take advantage of free admission to Cane Creek Park through Feb. 28!

Enjoy hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and much more at Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw.

Community Events

Winter Author Event with Renee Breazeale

Join the Friends of the Library group for the annual Winter Event on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. in the Monroe Library Griffin Room. Local author and motivational speaker Renee Breazeale will discuss her book, "Soaring through Adversity."  This event is free and open to the public. 

Medicare 101 Presentation

Learn about Medicare and its various plans from the Council of Aging Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program Coordinator on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 3 p.m. at the Union West Regional Library in Indian Trail.

This presentation is open to anyone new to Medicare or interested in learning more about it.