City of Locust, North Carolina

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RFQ – Design Services for Senior Center

May 25, 2023 By Cesar Correa

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Locust Christmas Parade 12/2 @ 1pm

November 27, 2023 By Emily

The City of Locust is proud to host the 2023 Locust Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2nd at 1:00 PM.
 
The parade route will begin at the Lion Club Dr Parking Lot, making a left onto Hwy 200, right onto Market St, left onto Ray Kennedy Dr, right onto Town Center Dr, right at Sassy Cakes Bakery, left onto Harrison, left onto Kerri Dawn Lane, right onto Kingston Dr, right onto Smith St, and ending back at the Lion Club Dr Parking Lot.
 
The City of Locust Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking participants for the parade. Home designed floats, walking groups, golf carts, dancers, classic cars, equestrian groups, etc. are welcome!
 
For more information, visit https://locustnc.com/christmas-parade/ or email events@locustnc.com to request more information.
 
To register go to: https://forms.gle/awUFtDLkuF7bipzJ7

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Leaf Pick Up

November 6, 2023 By Emily

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Vacant Position on ABC Board

October 17, 2023 By Emily

The City of Locust ABC Board is accepting applications to fill a vacant role. Deadline to apply is October 31, 2023. Click here for the ABC Board Member Application.

For more information email citymanager@locustnc.com or visit this page.

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Tree Servicing in Town Center

October 6, 2023 By Emily

The trees among Town Center‘s sidewalks have caused buckling and deterioration of our sidewalks.

Here is our plan to fix the issue:

  1. Remove current trees, beginning October 9th.
  2. Repair the damaged sections of the sidewalk.
  3. Replace trees with frontier elm tree, which have a less invasive root system.

For more information, please contact our city manager, Cesar Correa at citymanager@locustnc.com or call City Hall at 704-888-5260.

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VOTER PHOTO ID OUTREACH

September 26, 2023 By Emily

*Press Release from Stanly County Board of Elections*
 
There is an opportunity to obtain a free voter photo ID card, November 17th from 9:30-11:30 pm at the Locust Community Building.
 
Please contact Stanly County Board of Elections for more information, questions, comments: votestanlycountync.gov or 704-986-3647

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

August 29, 2023 By Tim Flieger

JOB OPENINGS:

Department of Public Works: Full Time Maintenance Worker

Parks and Recreation: Part Time Recreation Assistant

Employment Forms:

Application for Employment

Background Authorization Form (Police Department Only)

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Public Notice: Council-Manager Form of Government

June 12, 2023 By Emily

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System Development Fees

April 17, 2023 By Emily

For more information about system development fees, visit: https://locustnc.com/system-development-fees/

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Notice of Public Hearings

March 22, 2023 By Emily

***Public Hearing Notices***

Please see below for information about two upcoming public hearings, scheduled for the same night.

(1) The City of Locust will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 7:00pm in the Joel Huneycutt Community Room, to
hear citizens comments for or against the conditional zoning request submitted by Stephen H. Efird for parcel pin# 55652062760000, located in the Locust City Limits, at 6560 NC HWY 24/27 E, Midland NC 28107.

(2) The City of Locust will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 7:00pm in the Joel Huneycutt Community Room, to hear citizens comments for or against the conditional zoning request submitted by Riley’s Retreat for parcel pin# 557504821726, located on S Beverly Drive, Locust NC, yet to be subdivided.

For more information, visit the Current Projects page on our website.

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City Hall Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Physical Address:
186 Ray Kennedy Drive, Locust, NC 28097

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 190, Locust, NC 28097

Phone:
704-888-5260

Fax:
704-888-1566

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