New Resources on County Connect
Our dedicated Benefit Changes webpage includes several resources, including our benefits guide to prepare for electronic open enrollment (May 1-30) and updated frequently asked questions.
If you missed the email on Thursday with several benefit resources, click here to review.
If you have additional questions, contact our benefits consultant team with McGriff by email.
Mandatory Information Sessions
Only three information sessions are left, all on Thursday, April 24. If you have not yet signed up or attended one, please sign up and attend one of the remaining three sessions.
View all scheduled sessions, locations and times, and register in advance through this form.
Get Ready for Open Enrollment | May 1-30
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Open enrollment is right around the corner! To help you prepare, our benefits consultants with McGriff put together a comprehensive benefits guide that outlines your options.
Take time now to review the guide and make informed choices for you and your family.
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Sheriff's Office Personnel Celebrate Career Achievements
Congratulations to Sheriff's Office Lieutenants Jeff Weatherman, Chris Black, and Jason Rumley, who successfully completed and graduated from N.C. State University’s Administrative Officer Management Program, an intense, 12-week-long academic program for law enforcement and public safety professionals.
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Administrative Professionals Day | April 23
Thank you to all of our administrative professionals at Union County! We appreciate your dedication and efforts to keep the organization running smoothly and efficiently.
Remember to pass along your appreciation on Wednesday. If you need U Rock! cards, request them through this form on County Connect.
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North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) recognized Union County for outstanding support in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which caused widespread damage across western North Carolina. State officials presented the award to Union County Emergency Management during the North Carolina Emergency Management Association Conference on March 26, 2025, which acknowledges the critical aid and resources Union County departments and fire departments provided during the response. Several departments deployed personnel and resources, including Sheriff's Office, Emergency Communications, Emergency Management, Water, Social Services, Environmental Health, and Public Communications. Additionally, Cooperative Extension, Human Services, the Library, and the Sheriff's Office coordinated donations. Read more about the recognition.
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During National Work Zone Safety Week (April 21-25), Union County Water joins utilities and public works agencies nationwide to highlight the importance of driving slowly and safely where workers are present.
Remember: work zones are worker zones. Read our safety tips on Union County Water's website.
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If you live in Union County, we encourage you to take the survey and share it with your family and friends. The survey closes April 30. Your input will guide important decisions on health initiatives, funding and services for years to come.
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