Recent Increase in Fraudulent Telephone Calls
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is aware of a recent increase in fraudulent telephone calls that local residents are receiving.
The most common scam is the “jury duty” scam in which con artists call and attempt to defraud a local resident by asking for money to avoid being arrested for a missed session of jury duty. The scammers normally ask for money to be sent via an alternative payment system such as Venmo, Zelle, or prepaid gift cards.
Please do not give any of your personal information to these scam callers. The Sheriff's Office will never ask for money over the phone.
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 Union County Library Launches New User-Friendly Website uclnc.org
Union County Library unveiled a new website with a sleek new URL uclnc.org. The new website offers an array of exciting features making viewing and accessing the library's programs, services, catalog, and events a breeze. Read more about the library's new website or visit it directly at uclnc.org.
Free Summer Meals Program
Atrium Health is providing free lunch meals for children age 18 and younger on weekdays through Aug. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Atrium Health Union Women and Children’s Center, located at 600 Hospital Drive in Monroe. View details in the flyer.
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Proposed Route Change for the Future Waxhaw Parkway
Public Input Period Ends Sunday
Union County and the towns of Mineral Springs and Waxhaw are considering changing the planned route for the future Waxhaw Parkway. This new road is not yet funded and will likely not be constructed for at least a decade. However, local planners are working now to ensure the plans represent the community’s needs, interests, and priorities.
Learn more about the proposed change to the planned route for this future roadway on our website. Submit your feedback using our online survey before the public input period closes this Sunday, Aug. 20.
NCDOT Announces Temporary Closure of Intersection in Marvin
The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to close New Town and Marvin roads at Meadowlake Lane on Monday, Aug. 21 to begin converting the existing intersection to a roundabout. The temporary closure is expected to continue through mid-October. Detour signs will redirect drivers along New Town Road, U.S. 521, Ardrey Kell, Marvin, Joe Kerr and Marvin School Roads before returning to New Town Road. For more information about this project or other planned work on state roadways, visit NCDOT's DriveNC map.
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Community Events
Battle IT Out
This live action event features nerf battles, laser tag, archery tag and other kids activities on Friday, Aug. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Chestnut Square Park. View the Facebook event.
Grand Opening of the Bobby G. Kilgore Law Enforcement Center
Join the Monroe Police Department for the grand opening of the Bobby G. Kilgore Law Enforcement Center on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m., located at 450 W. Crowell Street.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Shop from a selection of like-new, used books for all ages. The members-only pre-sale starts Thursday, Aug. 24, at 3 p.m. Become a Friend of the Library now at any library location, email the Friends, or join at the pre-sale to get a first pick of like-new books by popular authors.
Public sale hours following the pre-sale:
- Friday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Community Resource Fair
Community Resource Fair
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