If you live in the City of Locust and pay City taxes, priority registration is open now (July 1).

Not a Locust resident? We’d love to have you too! Registration opens Wednesday July 15th at 6:00 PM for non-residents.

Soccer and Baseball registration closes for everyone on July 25.
Volleyball registration closes September 8.

For Fall Softball is through West Stanly Dixie Softball.

Whether your child is trying a sport for the first time or returning for another season, we can’t wait to see them back on the field making friends, learning new skills, and having fun.

Find more information at www.locustnc.com/sports.

Register and find all the details at www.locustnc.recdesk.com.

See you this fall! 💚⚽⚾

Please be aware of a temporary road closure in front of the new Senior Center while crews complete a water line connection. Please refer to the map below for the affected area and use Kiser Lane & Kerri Dawn Lane to access the area during the closure.

Thank you for your patience as this work is completed!

Important Waste Pro Collection Update

Due to the extreme heat, Waste Pro will begin residential collections at 6:00 a.m. beginning Friday, July 10. This earlier start time is expected to remain in effect through August 4.

Please have your garbage and recycling carts at the curb before 6:00 a.m. to avoid a missed pickup.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as Waste Pro adjusts its schedule to help protect the health and safety of its employees during these high temperatures. These earlier collection times will help crews safely and efficiently complete their routes while continuing to provide reliable service throughout Locust.

We appreciate your support, and we hope everyone has a safe and cool summer!

Join us for the Locust Farmers Market!

Tuesdays 4:30-7:30 PM
Thursdays 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

New Location: In Locust Town Center, next to the Brew Room and City Hall, across from the Veterans Memorial.

City of Locust, Public Works department, Maintenance Worker 1 Position

COME JOIN ONE OF NORTH CAROLINA’S FASTEST GROWING COMMUNITIES. THE CITY OF LOCUST’S PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING AN ENERGETIC, TEAM ORIENTED, AND HARD-WORKING INDIVIDUAL TO FILL A VACANT MAINTENANCE WORKER FULL-TIME POSITION: Maintenance Worker 1

Compensation: Starting Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Enjoy our many benefits that include a local government retirement program, 401(K) or 457(b) matching contributions, employer paid medical/dental/vision, & generous annual/holiday leave.

Duties: Under basic supervision, perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work. Work includes, but not limited to, all repair and preventative maintenance within the facilities, park and recreations, fleet/equipment, transportation, solid waste, and utility departments and other duties as assigned. Work in this department can be quite demanding at times, due to weather and schedule. Nighttime and weekend work can be required in emergency circumstances. On call duties are required. Follow standard safety procedures and regulations.

Qualifications: A valid NC Driver’s License and at least 6 months experience in mechanical/construction/street repair/athletic field maintenance or related field. Utility construction/maintenance experience desired.

Submit applications or resumes to Tim Flieger Director of Public Works, P.O. Box 190, Locust NC 28097 or by email to tflieger@locustnc.gov . Open until filled. EOE/ADA employer

Duke Energy is scheduled to begin a duct bank installation project along Hwy 24/27 starting Monday, June 22, 2026.

Work will take place overnight between the hours of 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM to help minimize impacts to daytime traffic. The project will begin with an open-cut crossing on Hwy 24/27 near the electrical substation located west of Tucker Street.

During construction, motorists should expect periodic lane closures and temporary changes to traffic patterns, particularly as crews work to cross Hwy 24/27 and Meadow Creek Church Road. Drivers are encouraged to use caution, watch for construction signage, and allow extra travel time when passing through the area.

The City will continue to provide updates as the project progresses and additional information becomes available.

For questions regarding the project, please contact City Manager Cesar Correa at 704-888-5260.

Volleyball Camp is FULL.

The following streets are scheduled for resurfacing as part of the City of Locust 2025–2026 Resurfacing Program:

• Danita Dr
• Dogwood St
• Poplar St
• Summit St
• Pine Ln
• Hickory St (N)

🗓 Tentative Schedule: May 25 – June 12, 2026 (weather permitting)

⚠️ Expect temporary traffic delays and one-lane traffic during construction. Please limit travel in these areas when possible and plan trips accordingly.

🕖 Work hours are generally 7 AM – 5 PM weekdays, with paving crews possibly working until dark.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our roads!

📞 Questions? Contact Tim Flieger, Director of Public Works, at (704) 888-5260 or tflieger@locustnc.gov.

The City of Locust is soliciting responses from qualified firms licensed in North Carolina to provide on-call transportation consulting services, with a primary focus on the preparation of Transportation Impact Analyses (TIAs) and Transportation Technical Memorandums (TTMs) in accordance with the City of Locust’s Land Development Ordinance (LDO).

Request for Qualifications: On-Call Transportation Services