Community News

County Offices Closed for Presidents Day

Most Union County Government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents Day. Click here to read which facilities will be open.

County Leaders Hear Updates on Several Significant Initiatives

Union County's Board of Commissioners held a special meeting this week to hear updates on several large projects and initiatives, particularly before budget consideration for the next fiscal year. Topics included countywide property reappraisal, financial updates, capital projects, and more. The meeting was streamed live on our YouTube.

Give Input: Hazard Mitigation Plan

Learn about our efforts to update Union County's Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan with Cabarrus and Stanly Counties — and why it's important. This plan is a crucial initiative to assess, reduce and prepare for the impact of natural and man-made hazards in our region.

Click here to read project details.
Give input in this survey.

Healthy Living

2025 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 Union 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.

American Heart Health Awareness Month

February is American Heart Month, which offers an opportunity to focus on your cardiovascular health.

Take small steps to address risk factors like hypertension, high cholesterol and high blood sugar. There are plenty of ways to start - like taking a quick walk after dinner or using less salt when you cook. Find a way that works for you and view other heart healthy tips.

Quit Tobacco for your Health. Quit for your Wallet.

Within two weeks to three months of quitting use of tobacco, your heart attack risk drops and your lung function improves.

If you smoke a pack of cigarettes each day, you can save more than $1,800 or more per year if you quit.

Use this interactive calculator to see how much you can save.

Call 1.800.784.8669 for free resources, including an online quit coach and a quit plan. For more information, visit NC Quitline.

Community Events

Black History Month Community Center Events in Monroe

Join community centers across the City of Monroe for family-friendly Black History Month events. Below are the community center locations, dates and times for each upcoming event.

Black History Spotlight Rosa Parks

Friday, Feb. 14, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Sutton Park Community Center.

Day of Love Celebration

Friday, Feb. 14, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the J. Ray Shrute Community Center.

Black History Spotlight: Christine Mann Darden

Monday, Feb. 17, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Dickerson Community Center.

Black History Trivia Bowl

Thursday, Feb. 20, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 6-14 at the Old Armory Community Center.

Launch and Grow Your Business

Kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with Union County Library's Small Business Series, presented in partnership with SPCC Small Business Center and African Americans and Labor, in honor of the Black History Month.

The series begins with "Steps to Startup" on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Main Library.

Join us for the second session, “Developing a Business Plan,” on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Main Library.

To register, visit any Union County Library location, call 704-283-8184, or sign up online.

Experience Local Talent at the Dowd Center Theater

The Dowd Center Theater is hosting a gallery exhibition called "Where We Wander," featuring work by local artists Joanna Lothers of Lancaster, SC, and Deborah Brown of Monroe, NC. Lothers, working in oil and watercolor, and Brown, specializing in soft pastel, bring their passion for representational art to life - especially through stunning landscapes.

This exhibition marks the beginning of a new series utilizing the Dowd’s gallery space. The opening reception is open to the public on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 5-7 p.m., with light refreshments and the opportunity to purchase original artwork.

The exhibit is available through through April 9, with gallery hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.