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Most County offices and facilities will be closed in honor of Memorial Day next Monday, May 26. Thank you to those working on that day to protect and serve Union County residents!
Timesheet Note: Timesheets will be due next Thursday, May 29, so if you plan to be out all next week, please complete it before you leave.
Click here to see the 2025 holiday schedule on County Connect.
Carolina OccMed Closed for Memorial Day
For any work-related injuries on Monday, May 26, please go to one of the facilities below for injuries that are not serious, then call Risk Management at 980.210.4278.
- Atrium Urgent Care: 613 E. Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe | 704.283.8193 | Closing early at 5 p.m.
- FastMed: 2242 West Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe | 704.220.1904 | Closing early at 4 p.m.
- Family Urgent Care: 3007 Wesley Chapel Stouts Rd. Suite B, Monroe | 704.412.3612.
For serious or life-threatening injuries, go to the nearest hospital.
Two Weeks Left for Open Enrollment
Enroll for Benefits by May 30
If you have not yet, schedule time to enroll or waive benefits through the Employee Navigator platform by May 30. This is your only opportunity to confirm your coverage and take advantage of new offerings for the next year. Read more about Open Enrollment in this news article on County Connect.
Have questions or need support?
Resources on County Connect
Our dedicated Benefit Changes webpage includes several resources, including our benefits guide, frequently asked questions, links to schedule one-on-one consultations if desired, and more.
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Michael Mulligan is Named Telecommunicator of the Year
Congratulations to 911 Telecommunicator Michael Mulligan (Emergency Communications) for recently being named Telecommunicator of the Year by his colleagues. This award honors a team member who demonstrates unwavering dedication, compassion, and professionalism. It recognizes individuals who care deeply for their coworkers, show integrity in their work, remain calm under pressure, and consistently put others first.
Mike has trained almost all of the law dispatchers in the department, generously sharing his knowledge, experience and time. He is not only a great teacher but also someone you can always count on. During Helene, Michael worked tirelessly to support Yancey County, making calls, using personal connections, and taking multiple trips to help in any way he could. He is always the first to step up when someone is in need. Michael brings not only skill and professionalism to the job, but also positivity, mentorship and heart.
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Retirement Celebration for Debbie Purser on Thursday
Debbie Purser (Library) is retiring after 25 years with Union County! You're invited to drop in during a retirement celebration for her on Thursday, May 22, between 2-4 p.m. at the Monroe Library.
Debbie started in the Clerk's office in 2000 and transferred to the Library in 2004 as the Facilities Coordinator, where she has stayed until now. We thank Debbie for her dedication to Union County and library patrons!
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Join Human Services for a blood drive to help make a lifesaving difference and contribute to our community's health on Tuesday, May 27, at 2330 Concord Ave., from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Every donor plays a vital role, and your participation is greatly appreciated. Please sign up in advance through this link.
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Parks & Recreation celebrated the opening of a new farm-themed playground at Jesse Helms Park in Wingate! It brings barnyard magic to life with tractor play sets, musical play, climbing nets, and more! Created and installed by Cunningham Recreation, the playground features innovative equipment from GameTime that brings the farm-inspired theme to life. Click here to read the full news story. |
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