As per Gov. Cooper’s Executive Order #124, residential account disconnections for nonpayment are suspended for 60 days. In addition, the City of Locust will not impose new penalties for late fee payments or collect on penalties that were imposed on residential accounts as of March 31, 2020. If necessary, residents may contact the City of Locust Billing Department to set up payment options.

On Friday, March 27, 2020 N.C. Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order #121 entitled: “Stay at Home Order and Strategic Directions for North Carolina In Response To Increased COVID-19 Cases”

In consultation with Cabarrus and Stanly County officials, and based upon guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Mayor Steve Huber declared a State of Emergency within the jurisdiction of the City of Locust effective 5:00 PM on Monday, March 30, 2020.

The City of Locust’s top priority is and always will be the safety and security of the community. City officials are closely working with Cabarrus and Stanly County officials to monitor the situation. While there have been some changes to City services, all necessary arrangements are being made to ensure that all City essential services are provided during this evolving situation.

Effective Monday, March 30, 2020 at 5:00pm:

1. City Hall and all other public facilities will be closed to the public.
   • All residents and businesses are encouraged to conduct utility payments with the City utilizing its online feature at https://locustnc.mygovhub.com/#/ or by depositing payment in our City Hall utilities payment drop box.
   • All residents can conduct other business with the City by calling the City offices at 704-888-5260 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm)
2. Trash and Recycling collection has been deemed an essential service. Waste Management is allowed to continue regular collection schedule.
3. All City Parks & Recreation programs are suspended until at least May 15, 2020.
   • Please contact Emily Jones, Parks & Recreation Director for refunds.
   • Social gatherings at the Officer Jeff Shelton Memorial Park, and the Locust Athletic Complex are limited to 10 people as per Governor Cooper’s Executive Order #121.

Please refer to Executive Order #121 to determine if you and/or your employee(s) are considered essential workers.

This debate has been going on for years, but it’s never been more critical than during this trying season.

To flush or NOT to flush…….. that is the question. Your toilets aren’t trash cans. Click here to learn how you can help protect our sanitary sewer system. It’s a shared fight

Click here or see below to view the press release, published March, 13, 2020, 12:00 PM.

Residents of Locust,

We would like to share with you the most recent information we have received from the Stanly County Department of Public Health regarding COVID-19. 

Here is a powerpoint from NCDHHS regarding . the Stanly County Health Dept. Emergency Operations Pandemic Influenza Plan. 

Both of these are subject to change as we get more guidance from the county and state.

Here are links for trusted information sources:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response-north-carolina
http://health.stanlycountync.gov/

The City of Locust and Waste Management will be conducting our Annual Bulk Goods Collection on Saturday March 21st. Items must be @ the curb by 8am Saturday morning to guarantee pickup.

                Items that WILL BE picked up include:

                                -Household Furniture

                                -Large Toys (kiddie pools, playhouses, riding toys, disassembled swing sets)

                                -Mattresses/Box Springs (MUST be wrapped in plastic) and Bed Frames

                                -Rugs

                Items that WON’T be picked up include:

                                -Construction and Demolition Debris

                                -Hazardous and/or Liquid Waste

                                -Industrial Waste

                                -Medical Waste

                                -Tires

                                -Computer/TV’s/Electronics of ANY kind

                                -Major Appliances

                                -Recycling

                                -Yard Waste (leaves, brush, or stumps)

                                -Household Trash/Garbage

If you have any questions please contact City Hall or email me, Tim Flieger, @ tflieger@locustnc.com.

JOB OPENINGS:

Parks and Recreation: Part-Time Recreation Assistant

Employment Forms:

Application for Employment

Background Authorization Form (Police Department Only)

You can also find this information by clicking on the “Calendar” tab on the red bar above.

Click here for a list of 2020 Council Meeting dates.

Click here for a list of 2020 Planning and Zoning Board meeting dates.

Click here for a list of 2020 Trash and Recycling dates.

On Monday, December 29th, 2019, Locust Captain Steven Smith was officially sworn in this morning as Chief of Police for the Locust Police Department. We are all excited to begin this next chapter under Chief Smith.

Congratulations Chief!!

Visit the Police Department page for more information and for a great piece about our retiring Chief Frank Hartsell.

Click here for the Press Release regarding the Appointment of the new Chief of Police for the City of Locust.

For more information, call City Hall at 704-888-5260

During their regularly scheduled meeting on June 13, 2019 The City of Locust Council adopted the 2019-2020 FY Budget. For more information, please visit the Budget web page under the Finance Department.