UPDATE: 1/27/26
City Hall will be operating under normal hours on Wednesday, January 28th (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).
During the recent storm, our priority was the safety of both residents and city staff. We appreciate the community’s patience as conditions improved and travel became safer.
We are grateful to the Locust Police Department and Department of Public Works for their preparedness and responsiveness throughout the storm.
UPDATE: 1/26/26
City Hall offices will remain closed due to hazardous road conditions on Tuesday 1/27.
Stanly County Schools is operating under remote learning on 1/27, so all Parks & Rec basketball games and practices are also cancelled.
Please remain off the roads unless absolutely necessary, as roads will remain hazardous in some areas.
Trash Day Update 
Waste Pro is on a one-day delay, so Locust residents should plan for Saturday, January 31st pickup.Thanks for your flexibility—stay warm!
UPDATE: 1/24/26 at 8:30 PM
Stanly County Alert: Emergency Shelter Opening
EMERGENCY SHELTER OPENING In response to Winter Storm Fern, Stanly County, in coordination with the American Red Cross, will open an emergency shelter to provide a warm and safe place for residents in need.
Stanly County Senior Center283 N Third Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Opens: Sunday, January 25 at 8:00 a.m.The shelter will offer sleeping cots, basic meals, and essential services. Those with special dietary needs should bring their own food. Residents are encouraged to bring medications, personal items, chargers, blankets, and enough supplies to last multiple days.
Zero-tolerance policy for drugs, weapons, and alcohol.
All shelter guests must sign in and out.
Medical Notice: The shelter cannot support individuals requiring ventilators, IVs, or continuous medical monitoring.Please share this information with anyone who may need assistance during the storm. Additional updates will be posted as conditions change.
For more information: https://stanlycountync.gov/707/Severe-Weather-Information
UPDATE: 1/24/26 at 8:00 AM
Stanly County and City of Locust declared a State of Emergency.
We urge residents to please remain home and avoid driving in unsafe conditions. For the latest information, please continue to check our social media pages or website.
For the latest weather briefing, please visit: https://www.weather.gov/…/NWSRaleighLatestBriefing.pdf
STATE OF EMERGENCY – WINTER STORM FERN Stanly County has declared a local State of Emergency ahead of Winter Storm Fern. The State of Emergency went into effect Saturday, January 24th at 8:00 AM.
Public Safety and Emergency Services personnel from across the county are actively monitoring the storm and working to ensure the safety of all citizens.
Residents should plan for hazardous conditions, including:
Icy and unsafe roadways Freezing temperatures
Downed trees
Possible extended power outagesCitizens are urged to prepare now:
Build an emergency supply kit Sign up for Stanly Alerts Plan for potential power outages
Stay home and off the roads during the storm whenever possible. This helps keep you safe and allows emergency responders and utility crews to work quickly and safely.
Call 911 only for emergencies.Updates will be shared throughout the storm via social media and the county website:
County Website: https://www.stanlycountync.gov ReadyNC: https://www.readync.gov Stanly Alerts: https://www.stanlycountync.gov/412/Stanly-Alerts Road Conditions: https://drivenc.govPlease stay safe and continue to monitor official updates.
