Community News

Vote in the Municipal Elections on Tuesday

Municipal Elections will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 7. The last day to vote early at the Union County Library is Saturday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Voters will be asked to show a photo ID when they vote. All voters will be allowed to vote with or without ID. If a voter cannot show photo ID when voting in person, they can still vote by filling out an ID Exception Form.  Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. Visit the Board of Elections website to learn about candidates, voting precincts, results on Election Day, and more.

County Offices Closed Next Friday

Most Union County Government offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day. Click here to read which facilities will be open. There will not be a Union County Horizon e-newsletter next week. The next issue of the Horizon will be emailed on Nov. 17. Thank you to all veterans who have selflessly served our country!

Union County Lights the Path for Veterans’ Resources and Events

In anticipation of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Union County Government is illuminating three buildings through Nov. 12 as part of Operation Green Light, a national collaborative initiative of the National Association of Counties (NACo) to support military veterans.  Union County Veterans Services is committed to helping veterans and their families access their benefits and entitlements. Read the full news story and learn how Union County supports veterans.

Thank You for Attending
Our Career Fair

Thank you for joining us at the 2023 Union County Government Career Fair. If you missed out, don't worry! You can find all our current open positions anytime on our career website.

Watch this video to get a glimpse of the wide variety of career opportunities with us. Grow your future with Union County while earning great pay and benefits, including a pension and a 401K.

Cane Creek Park Updates

There will be no fee to enter Cane Creek Park starting Wednesday, Nov. 1 through Feb 28, 2024. Starting Sunday, Nov. 5, park hours will change to 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Cane Creek Park is a family-oriented, water-based recreation space that encompasses 1,050 acres of land surrounding a 350-acre lake. For trail conditions and activity updates, visit the Cane Creek Park Facebook page.

Community Events

Veterans Day Events 

The City of Monroe is hosting the annual Warbirds Over Monroe Air Show on Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12. The air show will feature several planes from the World War II era at the Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport. Gates open at 9 a.m. 

Join Union County Veterans Services at the opening ceremony at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11.

The Town of Waxhaw honors all veterans on Veterans Day with a ceremony at the Military Wall of Honor in downtown Waxhaw Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.

The Town of Indian Trail will host a Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11 at Town Hall beginning at 6 p.m. 

The Alphabet Museum at JAARS in Waxhaw would like to invite all to attend the grand reopening of the Cardenas Building on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration will kick off with a ribbon cutting and a short program as well as activities throughout the day. Click here for more event information. 

Festival of Trees

The Town of Marshville is hosting the second annual Festival of Trees fundraiser Nov. 9-13. 

You can donate fully decorated artificial trees until Nov. 6 for auctioning off. This will raise funds for the police department's Christmas with Cops event for local youth. The donated trees will be on display at 111 West Main Street, Marshville. 

To donate or sponsor a tree, contact Kellie Mosley at 803-287-2501 or Emily Carraway at 704-441-6927. 

Healthy Living

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

According to the CDC, one in three adults is at risk for prediabetes. Plan ahead, control portions and come prepared to manage upcoming holiday gatherings. Discover your risk and access resources here.

Alzheimer's Awareness Month

Take charge of your brain health with a free virtual memory screening. If you're caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia, explore these helpful resources for support.