Community News

Protect Your Property from Fraud

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Scammers sometimes target property owners by recording fraudulent deeds or using property as security for unauthorized loans. The Union County Register of Deeds offers a free Property Notification Alert system that sends an email if a document is recorded in your name. While it can’t prevent fraud, it can help you act quickly if it happens. Read more and sign up for alerts.

New Law Modifies Pool Rules, but Union County Standards Remain

A recent change to state law exempts certain residential pools used for short-term rentals from requiring a public swimming pool permit. However, Union County Public Health’s oversight of public pools, such as those at hotels, apartment complexes, schools, and gyms, remains unchanged. Our team continues to inspect and permit these facilities to ensure they meet safety and water quality standards. If you’re visiting a rental with a private pool, be sure to follow water safety guidelines. Read the full story here or visit ucgov.info/pools for more details.

Back to School Season: Drive Safely!

It's officially back-to-school season, with Union County Public Schools starting the new year on Monday, Aug. 25, and many other private and charter schools heading back to the classroom in the weeks ahead. Help keep kids safe by following the rules of the road for driving in school zones and near school buses.

Watch the video below with helpful reminders, and share this page from NCDOT with your neighborhood or school community.

The new school year will bring more traffic on roads at peak hours in the mornings and afternoons. Allow more travel time to reach your destination, particularly where detours are in place due to road construction.

NCDOT has these road closures currently in place throughout Union County that could affect your commute to school or work:

• The intersection of Potter Rd. & Wesley Chapel Rd. in Wesley Chapel;

• E. Lawyers Rd. near Brookmill Lane north of Wingate, and

• A section of New Town Road near the intersection of Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road near Wesley Chapel.

For more information on any of these current projects and road closures, check NCDOT's traffic map: DriveNC.gov

Annual Household Hazardous Waste Event

Union County Solid Waste has announced the date for this year's annual Household Hazardous Waste collection event. Mark your calendars now for this FREE opportunity to rid your home of household quantities of dangerous materials not typically accepted in curbside collection programs or at the County's waste and recycling sites. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Union County Agricultural Center. Review all the details, including materials and quantities that will be accepted.

Healthy Living

Breastfeeding Support that Makes a Difference

Union County’s WIC Program has earned the Premiere Level WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence from the USDA, one of only five awarded in North Carolina this year. This national recognition highlights our commitment to supporting mothers and babies through peer counseling, community outreach, and seamless internal referrals. Learn more or connect with a breastfeeding peer counselor at ucgov.info/WIC or call 704-296-4899.

Quit Tobacco with QuitlineNC

QuitlineNC provides free cessation services to any North Carolina resident. Whether you’re using cigarettes, vapes or smokeless tobacco, you can get free, confidential support from trained Quit Coaches who understand the challenges and are ready to help you succeed.

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669), enroll online at quitlinenc.com, or text "Ready" to 34191.

Community Events

Atrium Health Offers Free Summer Meals

From now through Aug. 22, parents can bring their children to Atrium Health Union Women and Children's Center for a healthy lunch. Kids 18 and younger can eat for free from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and all meals must be consumed in the cafeteria. 

Unionville Community Health Fair

Unionville will host a Community Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at American Legion Post 535, 6112 Concord Hwy., Monroe. Stop by to connect with local service providers and explore helpful resources for your health and well-being. This free community event offers blood pressure checks, employment and education support, elder care and hospice services, free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, mental health resources, and more.

Sea Ya Summer Splash

Set sail on one last wave of summer fun with Stallings Parks & Recreation! Enjoy the Sea Ya Summer Splash with music, mermaids, pirates, and a food truck on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stallings Municipal Park.  

Back-to-School Bash

Start the new school year off right with library resources, activities and giveaways at all four library locations on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m.!

Learn about library resources that foster student success, plus plenty of back-to-school activities and giveaways.

Local participating community partners will vary across library locations.

End of Summer Mess-tival

Get ready for an afternoon of colorful outdoor fun at Southwest Regional Library on Monday, Aug. 18, at noon. Let your creativity shine with chalk art, markers, bubbles, and more. Plus, don’t miss Klubfoam from 1-3 p.m. for a bubbly blast of foam-filled excitement!

Thrive! Union's Annual Resource Fair

Thrive! Union’s third annual Resource Fair will take place Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Old Armory in Monroe. This event connects families in Union County with local service providers offering support, resources and community programs.

A Zoo 2 U Petting Zoo

Indian Trail Parks & Recreation invites you to a pop-up event that’s full of furry fun! Come meet friendly animals and enjoy an unforgettable morning at Chestnut Square Park in Indian Trail on Friday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m. to noon.