Community News

Rural Residents Needed for New Task Force

The Union County Board of Commissioners is seeking county residents who live or work in rural areas to serve on a steering committee to help develop a Rural Land Use Plan. This new plan will protect agricultural and rural land uses while serving as a guide for potential future development in rural Union County.  Visit our website for more information, including eligibility requirements and the application form. Applications are due by Friday, August 16.

NCDOT to Construct Roundabout at Lawyers Road & N. Rocky River Road

The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to close the intersection of Lawyers Road (SR 1004) and N. Rocky River Road (SR1514) July 24 through Sept. 15, to construct a roundabout at the intersection. During construction, traffic will be detoured. Click here for the full announcement from NCDOT.

Attention artists! 

Want to leave your mark and help with beautification efforts in downtown Monroe?

The City of Monroe is seeking qualified and talented artists to create murals in designated areas of the Downtown district. This project aims to enhance the visual appeal of the Downtown area, promote community engagement, and celebrate the unique culture and history of Monroe. The project is funded by the City of Monroe. View eligibility guidelines and submission requirements. Submissions are due by Friday, Aug. 2.

Community Events

Matilda Jr. Comes to Indian Trail

Indian Trail Parks and Recreation has partnered with Lanti Performing Arts to offer a one-of-a-kind performance of Matilda Jr. on Saturday, July 20. Performances will occur at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Sun Valley High School. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

Unionville Summer Concert in the Park

Unionville Lions Club is hosting the first of its Summer Concert in the Park series featuring Fairfield Bluegrass on Thursday, July 25, at 7 p.m., at the Unionville Community Center. For more information, click here.

Healthy Living

Park Passport Program 

We are halfway through National Parks & Recreation Month! There is still time to participate in Union County Parks & Recreation’s Park Passport program. Explore 10 parks within Union County during the month of July. 

Whether you participate digitally by snapping a picture and submitting it online or collect punches on our printed passport, you’re in for a great deal of fun and a chance to win a prize. 

Participating parks include:

• 12 Mile Creek

• Cane Creek Park

• Crooked Creek Park

• Heritage Trail

• Marshville Municipal Park

• Marvin Efird Park

• Mineral Springs Greenway

• Stallings Municipal Park

• Waxhaw Downtown Park

• Wingate Community 

Click here for more details like where to pick up a passport or to start your submissions.

Avoid Bug Bites 

While summer is great for adventures in the outdoors, it's important to protect yourself from bug bites - especially ticks and mosquitos that can carry Lyme disease and West Nile virus. Be sure to use insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants if in wooded or grassy areas, and perform regular tick checks after outdoor activities. Click here to learn more about tick prevention.

Secure Firearms

If you own firearms, please follow these essential tips to keep everyone safe:
1. Unload your gun when it's not in use.

2. Be sure to lock up your firearm(s) so children and teens cannot access it. For an additional layer of safety, lock up and store ammunition separately.

3. To prevent theft, do not leave firearms unsecured in your parked vehicle.

Explore options to secure your firearm(s) and prevent accidental shootings and unauthorized access with this guide.