Community News

Beware of Tax Scam

A Union County business alerted us to a fraudulent letter claiming to be from a Tax Resolution Unit and noting a distraint warrant has been issued for unpaid taxes. Union County does not have a Tax Resolution Unit and our Tax office does not issue warrants. Click here for more information and to view a copy of the fraudulent letter.

Voters Can Now Get Free Photo ID Cards

Registered voters who do not have an acceptable identification card for voting in North Carolina can now go to their county board of elections office to get a free ID. Voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in North Carolina, starting with the municipal elections this fall. Most voters have a North Carolina driver’s license, which is an acceptable form of photo ID for voting. Those voters do not need to obtain a separate ID.

Click here to view more information from the State Board of Elections office, including other common forms of acceptable ID. No appointment is necessary for visiting the Union County Board of Elections during regular operating hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

County Employees Honored for Extraordinary Actions

Transportation Driver Receives Lifesaver Award

Union County Transportation Driver Jeff Lunsford has been honored with the Lifesaver Award for quickly helping a fellow driver who was pinned between two vehicles. After hearing calls for help, Lunsford immediately jumped into the van's driver's seat to reverse it away from his colleague, then called 911. Read more about his heroic efforts and watch this short video of a surprise presentation by the County Manager.

Social Worker Awarded for Extraordinary Efforts Helping Family

Union County Social Worker Rosia Graham received the Caught in the Act award for going above and beyond to help a father reconnect with his daughter and arranging for him to attend her 9th-grade graduation. Click here to read the heartwarming story.

Coming Soon! New Library Website

Union County Library is launching a new website with a new URL and great new features that make viewing and accessing programs and events a breeze. Stay tuned for more information once the site launches and be ready to explore the library's vast collection and online resources!

Friendly Reminders

• Summer Reading Program: Don't forget to turn in your Summer Reading Program point trackers by Saturday, Aug. 5 for your chance to win a prize! View details about the Summer Reading Program.
• Small Business Passport Program: It's not too late to participate in the Small Business Passport program! Complete your passport by Aug. 5 for a chance to win one of four prize bags valued at $200. Print a copy of the passport and check out participating businesses.

Healthy Living

August is National Breastfeeding Month

Rates of breastfeeding in the United States vary widely because of the multiple and complex barriers mothers face when starting and continuing to breastfeed. 

Union County's Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program provides:

• healthy food

• health referrals

• breastfeeding support

• nutrition information

Visit the WIC page for more information or call 704.296.4893.

Community Events

Operation Kindness: A Captain Friendship Adventure

Be a superhero! Help Captain Friendship and the Amazing Amigo master the Menace of Meanness at the Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2-3 p.m.

First Responders Blood Drive

OneBlood is hosting a blood drive in Monroe Thursday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. First responders are encouraged to donate as their schedule allows, but the drive is open to the public as well. View the location and reserve a spot through this link.

Free Live Music

HITS After Six

Town of Indian Trail
Thursday, Aug. 10, 6 p.m.

Jammin' by the Tracks

Town of Waxhaw
Friday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m.

End of Summer & Back to School Events

Back 2 School Jamboree

City of Monroe
Saturday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m.

Back 2 School Bash

Town of Waxhaw
Saturday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m.

Back to School Art Day

Town of Marshville
Friday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m.
Ages 8-13.

End of Summer Jam

Town of Marshville
Saturday, Aug. 26, 5 p.m.

Save the Date

Community Resource Fair Presented by Thrive! Union

On Thursday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., you and your family are invited to learn about free resources and receive free school supplies while supplies last, at Union County Human Services (2330 Concord Ave., Monroe).