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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Union County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Marcham Landscaping Supply Rezoning
An application to rezone 5 acres along NC 75 to Light Industrial to allow a landscaping supply business and construction equipment storage. The applicant emphasized a clean, professional aesthetic modelled after high-end facilities rather than a typical gravel lot.
Union County Food Innovation Center ("The Barn") Project Advancement
The county is moving forward with the Food Innovation Center project, partnering with Wingate University and local municipalities to create an agricultural and economic development hub. With construction contracts and funding in place, groundbreaking is set for March.