Click Here to Download the Business Recovery Grants: NCDOR Outreach Toolkit.

An excavator is currently on site at the Hopper Communities project on Elm Street.

As per the developer, the purpose of this equipment is to perform soil testing and determine rock location. If you have any questions, please contact Cesar Correa, City Administrator directly at cityadmin@locustnc.com

Click here to view the plans for the Redah Phase 3 development, currently under construction.

Click here to view our 2019-2020 Annual Public Works Report.

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City of Locust

Post Office Box 190 Locust, North Carolina 28097-0190 (704) 888-5260

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 21, 2020

Passing of Locust Police Chief Steven R Smith

It is with extreme sadness and a heavy heart that the City of Locust City Council announces the sudden passing of Chief of Police Steven Smith. Preliminary indications are that his death is due to natural causes.

Chief Smith began his career in law enforcement in 1997 as a reserve officer with the Locust Police Department. He became a full-time police officer for Locust PD in 1998, and then worked with the Monroe and Kannapolis Police Departments prior to returning to the Locust Police Department in 2007. Chief Smith honorably served the citizens of Locust as Chief of Police since his appointment on December 30, 2019.

During his tenure as Chief of Police, the Locust Police Department fostered partnerships with law enforcement agencies in Stanly, Union, and Cabarrus Counties that will forever be remembered as a testament to his leadership and discipline.

Chief Steven Smith was 45 years old and is survived by his wife, Melissa, his daughter Riley, and his son Hunter.

Please keep his family, the Locust Police Department and his many friends in your prayers for the difficult days ahead. He will be greatly missed.

RIP Chief Smith, EOW 7/21/2020

Contact person: Cesar Correa, City Administrator

Contact phone number: 704-888-5260 ext. 101

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Restaurant Guidelines for re-opening under Phase 2

Gov. Cooper is expected to announce on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 that North Carolina will move into Phase 2 of re-opening starting Friday, May 22, 2020 at 5:00PM. Under Phase 2, restaurants are expected to re-open with limitations. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services provided the following resources for restaurants to review prior to re-opening. For any questions, please contact the Stanly County Health Department at 704-982-9171.

1. Interim Guidance for Restaurants under Phase 2.
2. Max Occupancy Sign: English version & Spanish version.
3. Know Your Ws Sign: English version & Spanish version.

Update 10/21/2020: COVID-19 Testing has come to West Stanly! Residents of any county are able to be tested at this location. See flyer attached for information. Sponsored by Stanly County Health Department, Stanly Community College, NC Dept. of Health and Human Services.

The CDC website includes a household checklist with recommendations for family planning and preparation for COVID-19., including staying informed, preparing for possible sickness, and what to do if a member of your family is sick.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/checklist-household-ready.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fcommunity%2Fhome%2Findex.html

Update #4: Wearing Masks In Public

Update #3: Stay At Home Order extended through Friday May 8th

On Thursday, April 23, 2020 Gov. Cooper extended the state-wide Stay At Home Order (Executive Order #121) until May 8, 2020. City Hall and all other public facilities will remain closed to the public until 5/8/2020. Additional information will be posted on this page as soon as it becomes available. For more information about Gov. Cooper’s plan to re-open North Carolina please visit: Governor Extends Stay At Home Order Through May 8, Plans Three Phase Lifting of Restrictions Based on Virus Trends

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Update #2: Sewer Disconnections suspended

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.

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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.