March 2010

• Input Needed on County Fire Study
  • Public Notice of Fire Study Public Hearing - March 16
• Students Helping to Plan for UCTV 16 Programming
  • UCTV 16 Survey
• "This is Your Court" returns to UCTV 16
• Veterans Owed Stop-Loss Special Payments
• Farm Bureau to Host Food Safety Meeting
• County Agencies Participate in Nuclear Plant Exercise
• Funding Approved for Project at Monroe High
• Bridge to Link Ag Center and Jesse Helms Park
• Private Company to Handle County's Child Support Enforcement

February 2010

• DSS to Accept Applications for USDA Surplus Commodities
• Emergency Communications Featured on "Union County Spotlight"
• Librarians to be Published in Manual
• Renowned Herb Specialist to Speak at 2010 Piedmont Herb Festival
• Drinking Water Now Treated with Chloramines
• Foster Care Youth Learn Valuable Skills Through LINKS Program
• Union County Receives Emergency Fire Dispatch Accreditation
• Cane Creek Park Lake Closes
• Grant Will Help Provide Clean Water to Dodge City
• H1N1 Flu SHot Clinic to be Held Friday

January 2010

• County Closes Libraries, Landfill, Collection Sites and Parks
• Tax Preparation Assistance Available at DSS
• Beginning Beekeepers Class Rescheduled
• Christmas Bureau Assisted Thousands of Families
• County Clerk to the Board Receives Honor
• Union County Public Library Receives $1,000 Grant
• Union County Public Library Selected to Host "Great Stories CLUB"
• Cane Creek Park Lake Reopens
• Rain Causes Sanitary Sewers to Overflow
• Candidate Filing Set to Begin
• Heavy Rain Affects Cane Creek Park
• Thousands Saved on Prescription Drugs in 2009
• 2009 Union County Annual Report is Now Available
• Master Gardeners Association is Selling Rain Barrels
• Union County Beekeepers to Conduct Classes at the Ag Center
• Health Department Providing On-site H1N1 Clinics
• Union County Receives Emergency Medical Dispatch Accreditation
• Deadlines in the Union County Tax Administrator's Office
• County Board Meetings on UCTV 16
• Board Asks NCDOT to Construct Bridge Over U.S. 601 South
• Winner of Breast Cancer Quilt Announced
• 4-Hers Help Seniors Save on Power Bills

December 2009

• Union County New Year's Day Closings
• Union County Holiday Closings
• Health Director Talks About New Smoke Free Law on "Spotlight"
• Local Car Dealer Supports Christmas Bureau
• Sewer Rats Win First Prize
• Students Help Spread Word About Smoke Free Law
• Board Elects New Officers
• H1N1 Flu Shot Clinic for Children in Union County
• Union County Receives Superior Audit Report
• Sanitary Sewers Overflow
• APFO Ruling Affects Schools
• DSS Releases Community Report
  • DSS Community Report 2008 - 2009
• County Committees Seek Members
• Union County Christmas Parade on UCTV 16
• New Smoke Law Goes Into Effect in January
• Rain Causes Sanitary Sewer Systems to Overflow
• Upcoming Flu Shot Clinics in Union County
• Planning Board Meeting on UCTV 16
• Hugo Anthology Released

November 2009

• Friends of the Union County Animal Shelter Featured on "Union County Spotlight"
• Upcoming Flu Shot Clinics
• JROTC Cadets Receive Patriot Awards
• Board Hears Presentation from Community Shelter Director
• Health Department to Hold H1N1 Flu Shot Clinic on Thursday
• Rain Causes Sanitary Sewers to Overflow
• Friends of Union County Animal Shelter Announce Two Fundraisers
• Union County to Celebrate 11th Anniversary of GIS Day
• Union County Holiday Closings
• Residential Fire Sprinkler System Demonstrated on "Spotlight"
• Flu Shot Clinics Coming Up Next Week
• Christmas Bureau Numbers Way Up
• November 3 Planning Board Meeting on UCTV 16

 October 2009

• H1N1 Flu Shot Clinic for Pregnant Women
• Toy & Poker Run to Benefit Christmas Bureau
• Cane Creek Park Lake is Open Again
• DSS to Provide Heating Assistance
• Union County Veterans Service Office Announces Scholarships for Children of Veterans
• Donations to 4-H Foundation Helps Youth in Union County
• Christmas Bureau Opens on Monday
• Cane Creek Park Lake is Closed to Boat Traffic
• Sheriff Cathey Offers Tips for a Safe Halloween
• H1N1 Family Flu Shot Clinic at Health Department on Saturday
• Christmas Bureau Featured on "Union County Spotlight"
• Crump Elected to Two Positions with Registers of Deeds Association
• Board of Adjustment Meeting on UCTV 16
• November 3 Election Information
  • Towns to Hold Elections
  • Board of Elections Resolution
  • BOE Sets Meetings
  • Municiapal Election and Malt Beverage/Mixed Beverage Refereundum for Waxhaw
  • Municipal Election and Mixed Beverage Referendum for Wingate
  • Municipal Election and Mixed Beverage Referendum for Indian Trail
• Friends of the Library to Host Author John Hart
• Christmas Bureau Toy and Poker Run
• Planning Board on UCTV 16
• Board Meeting Will Not Air on Government Channel
• Reservoir to be Built at Catawba River Water Treatment Plant
• Union County to Improve Water System
• Library has New Assistant Director

September 2009

• Water Levels Low at Cane Creek Park Lake
• "This is Your Court" Returns to UCTV 16
• Health Director Discusses Flu Season on "Union County Spotlight"
• DSS to Accept Applications for USDA Surplus Commodities
• Big Changes for Work First Program
• Three New Items Banned from Union County Landfill
• One-stop voting numbers
• North Carolina Agricultural Cost-Share Funds are Available
• Animal Shelter to Offer Rabies Clinic
• One-Stop Voting Begins This Week
• Patriot Day Ceremony on Government Channel
• Flu Shot Clinic Set for Sept. 19
• County to Hold Community Meeting on Chloramines
• How to Choose a Family Child Care Home in Union County
• Red Cross Director on "Union County Spotlight"
• Commissioners make appointments to Transportation Advisory Board
• Commissioners approve development of fire study
• Marvin to have additional law enforcement

August 2009

• Voter information for Oct. 6 Monroe election
• Voters moved for Oct. 6 and Nov. 3 elections
• BOE sets dates to review and count ballots
• Breast cancer fundraiser to help uninsured women of Union County
• Candidate withdraws from Monroe City Council election
• Farmers' Market Adds Fresh Market
• Project Lifesaver Featured on "Union County Spotlight"
• Union Sells $20 Utility Revenue Bonds; Utility System Upgraded by Moody's
• DSS to Accept Applications for USDA Surplus Commodities
• Tax Office to Mail Property Tax Bills
  • Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions
• Elderly Female Union County Resident Falls Victim to Scam and Theft
• Union County Public Works to Perform Water Pressure Tests
• Board of Elections Members Take Oath of Office
• September 19 Declared "World War II Flight of Honor Day"
• August County Meetings on UCTV 16
• "Union County Spotlight" Focuses on Chloramines

July 2009

• Candidates Withdraw from November Election
• DSS Seeks Donations to Help Needy Children with School Supplies
• View the Jesse Helms Park Soccer Complex Dedication on UCTV 16
• New "Union County Spotlight" Episode Discusses Immunizations
• County Residents Continue to Save Money on Prescription Drugs
• Rep. Sue Myrick's "On the Issues" Program Now on UCTV 16
• Water from Catawba to be Treated with Chloramines
• Jesse Helms Park Soccer Complex Set to Open
• County to Hold Annual Surplus Auction
• Board of Adjustment Meeting on UCTV 16
• "Union County Spotlight" Features Farmers' Markets
• Immunizations Offered at Health Department this Summer
• Union County Holiday Hours

June 2009

• Change in DSS Hours of Operation
• County Agencies Want You to Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables
  • Locations of Farmers Markets
• Library Hours Changing
• Gardeners Association is Selling Rain Barrels
• Water Restrictions Eased
• Grant Would Fund Water Line Extension
• Sheriff Offers Tips for a Safe July 4th Weekend
• Grant Helps Students, Parents and Staffs Lead Healthier Lives
• Union County Spotlight Features Cane Creek Park
• Union County Commissioners Adopt Budget
• Board Backs Dedication of Road in Honor of Agricultural Leader
• Tax Administrator Reappointed
• Candidate Filing Set to Begin
• Health Department Breast Cancer Awareness Group Quilt Project
• Sponsor a Foster Child's Birthday
• Union County Spotlight features summer library programs
• Board of Adjustment meeting now on UCTV 16
• Kensington 4th Graders Protect Four-Legged Crime Fighters
• County Seeks Grant from EDA
• Board Extends Contract with CATS

May 2009

• Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Will Provide Fresh Local Produce to Seniors
• Show Spotlighting Union County Departments Now on UCTV 16
• Children's Summer Reading Program
• Teen Summer Reading Program
• Board Continues Budget Talks
• County Receives Safety Award from State
• Police Week Ceremony on UCTV 16
• Final Rabies Clinics to be Held on Saturday
• Saturday is Armed Forces Day
• Board of Equalization and Review Mock Hearing on UCTV 16
• Planning Board Meeting on UCTV 16
• Stimulus Bill Provides Funds for Filipino Veterans
• DSS to Accept Applications for USDA Surplus Commodities
• Now Playing: Birth2Five Video on Union County Government Channel 16

April 2009

• Union County Appoints Public Works Director
• Health Department Honors First Child Born During National Infant Immunization Week
• Whitley Elected District Representative
• Union County Emergency Communications Selects Telecommunicator of the Year for 2009
• May Declared Drug Court Month
• Health Department to Observe National Infant Immunization Week
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Immunizations
• Public Safety Telecommunicator Week Coming Up
• Fire Study RFP Approved
• Dates Set for Rabies Clinics

March 2009

• Union's Water and Sewer Revenue Bond Rating Upgraded by Standard & Poor's
• Alcohol Consumption Found to Increase Risk of Breast Cancer
• Gardener Association Selling Rain Barrels
• Car Show to Benefit Sheriff's Youth Programs
• Friends of the Library to host author Mary Alice Monroe
• Sheriff's Office launches new website

February 2009

• Missing person located using Project Lifesaver technology
• Union County sells school construction bonds and 
  refinances higher interest rate debt obligations
• DSS seeking appointments for free tax preparation
• Homeland Security Director resigns
• Annual Report available online
• Saturday library hours changing

January 2009

• Scholarship deadline approaching
• Irrigation allowed twice a week
• Deadlines in the Union County Tax Administrator's Office
• Board approves proposal to reduce 11 positions in Sheriff's Office
• Help with tax preparation available at DSS
• Union County reduces take-home vehicle use
• Union County reduces workforce today
• Union County announces reduction in force and major operating and capital cuts
• Thousands save money on prescription drugs
• Cane Creek Lake opens following two-month closure
• January Planning Board meeting will not be shown on UCTV 16
• Planning Board meetings on UCTV 16

December 2008

• Tax Payments Due in January
• Rieves Named Interim Director
• Highway Patrol Issues Warning
• Health Department Helps Those with Diabetes
• Union County Receives Superior Report
• Union County Veterans Service Officer Announces Scholarships for Children of Veterans
• Christmas Bureau in Dire Need of Donations
• Revised Reporting Rule Will Take Effect Dec. 3 for Extremely Hazardous Substances

November 2008

• Tax Office Wins Award
• Jerry Simpson to Retire
• Investigation Terminated
• Bids Awarded for Public Works' Projects
• Christmas Bureau Lacking in Donations
• Cane Creek Park Lake Closes
• GIS Day
• FOP Reports Fraudulent Fundraiser
• Union County Center Tops in State
• Libraries to Close for Training
• Medical Director Receives Award for Helping Children

October 2008

• Health Director Names New Envronmental Health Director
• Election Night Reporting
• David Cunningham Honored by Governor
• Unionville Library to Close on Nov. 6
• DSS to Provide Heating Assistance
• One Killed, One Injured in Ultra-Light Aircraft Crash
• Thousands Vote Early
• Families Need Assistance During Christmas Holiday
• Cane Creek Park Lake to Close for Repairs
• New Building Inspections Director Named
• October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Lawsuit Against Animal Services Bureau Dismissed
• Candidate Withdraws Name from Board of Education
• State Board of Elections Press Release
• Toy & Poker Run to Benefit Christmas Bureau
• Historic Courthouse to get Lighting Upgrade
• Health Department to Hold Flu Clinics
• Rain Barrels for Sale

September 2008

August 2008 

• DSS Donates $1,000 to Turning Point
• Sheriff's Address to AARP About Scams and Frauds on UCTV 16
• Union County Expands Electronic Services
• Register of Deeds Elected District Chair
• Board of Elections Special Meeting
• Are You Ready for a Disaster?
• Commissioners Seek to Honor Carroll Edwards
• Chairman and Assistant County Manager Attend Conference
• Tax Office to Mail Property Tax Bills
• New Size Limit for Bass at Cane Creek Lake
• Union County Public Works Revises Irrigation Schedule and Rates
• Easement Granted for City of Monroe
• Subdivision May Receive Temporary Water Service
• Lack of Activity Forces Unionville Library to Close
• Swimming at Cane Creek Park Ends on Friday
• Union County Sheriff's Office warns against telephone scam
• New radio system will improve communication
• New Veterans Service Officer named
• DSS seeks donations for needy children
• Rain barrel sale was a huge success
• Veterans advocate is retiring

  July 2008 

• Sheriff encourages participation in Project Lifesaver program
• Board grants easement to City of Monroe 
• Board extends suspension of water commitments
• Historic Courthouse may become museum
• Union County Public Works praises conservation efforts by water customers
• Drought Management Advisory Group maintains current water use restrictions
• Tax Assessor's office moves to Government Center
• Water from Anson to be Treated with Chloramines

June 2008 

• Drought Management Group Concerned About Worsening Drought Conditions
• Pageant Contestants Donate Food to DSS
• Emergency Planner Supported Hyde County in Time of Need
• Board Adopts Budget
• Gardener Association Selling Rain Barrels
• Emergency Planner Assists Hyde County During Wildfires
• Firefighter Memorial Planned for Historic Courthouse Lawn
• Board Supports GAP Funding for Monroe Connector/Bypass
• One-Stop Voting Begins on Thursday

May 2008

• Prescriptions Cost Less for Those Using Discount Card
• Union County Seeks Public Works Director
• Children Summer Reading Program Announced
• Teen Summer Reading Program Announced
• Run-off election in Union County
• Board gets First Look at Budget
• Parks and Recreation Receives Grant for Jesse Helms Park
• Land Use Plan to be Discussed with Western Towns
• USDA Surplus Commodities
• Sheriff's Office Receives Hands Helping Heroes Grant
• Union County to Celebrate Police Week
• Car Washing Allowed Either Saturdays or Sundays

April 2008 

• Health Department Receives Susan G. Komen for the Cure Community Grant
• Telecommunicator of the Year
• Dates Set for Rabies Clinics
• Board Selects New County Manager
• Tax Assessor's Office Provides Update on Revaluation
• Surplus Items for Sale Online
• Bulk Reclaimed Wastewater to be Available on Monday
• Celebrate National Library Week with the Union County Public Library
• Board Identifies Two Candidates for County Manager
• Union County to Hold Event Celebrating National County Government Week

March 2008

• Board approves funds for UCPS Transportation facility
• Board Seeks High-Speed Internet System
• Library Board considers sites for super-regional library
• Cut-off date for changing party affiliation set
• Latson named new DSS director
• May 6 Primary Information
• Early voting made more convenient
• UCTV 16 airs presentation about Latino community
• Indian Trail seeks additional deputies
• Board sets user rates for reclaimed water
• Changes made to Self-Help program
• Super-Regional Library approved
• Revaluation Presentation to be Held at Monroe Library
• Tax Assessor's office prepares for revaluation
• Register of Deeds moves into new office space
• Burn ban lifted in Union County

February 2008

• Rabies Clinic - March 29
• DSS director to retire
• Public Works Official Notice   - Future Water Service Allocation
• Senior Games registration begins
• Open burning banned in Union County
• Flu widespread in NC; State health director urges precaution
• DSS assists county taxpayers
• USDA Surplus Commodities
• Board approves Purple Pipe resolution
• Board temporarily suspends water commitments
• Board of Elections Meeting
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January 2008

• Duke Energy extends estimated timeframe for tougher water restrictions
• Union County wins lawsuit
• Board wraps up Visioning Conference
• Internationally-renowned expert on Policy Governance speaks to Board
• Commissioners hear presentations from NCACC
• Commissioners' Visioning Conference begins
• The effects of smoking during pregnancy
• Second-hand smoke and your family
• You're not the only one who's smoking
• Health Department receives grant to promote nutrition and exercise at three schools
• PBS programs available online through NC LIVE
• Candidate filing periods established
• Union County Government Channel awarded state grant
• Burn ban lifted in Union County
• New resources available to Union County women
• Cane Creek Lake open again ¼/LI>

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