Surluta B. Anthony for Monroe City Council

08/31/2026

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08/31/2026

🎨 Think you can design a logo that captures the energy, creativity, and community of Union County Senior Games? Now’s your chance to put your design in the game!

We’re inviting members of our community of all ages to participate in a logo design competition for Union County Senior Games. Whether you’re a professional designer, an aspiring artist, or simply someone with a great idea, we want to see what you create.

👉 Grab your sketchbook or open up your design software and submit your original creation by October 15 at www.monroenc.org/ucsglogocontest

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08/31/2026

Dangerous hot conditions are possible this week, especially Wednesday and Thursday.

08/31/2026

Hey North Carolina! Election Day is coming up soon! 🗳️ Mark your calendars with these important dates.

Make sure to register to vote by October 9 or during in-person early voting. Early voting runs from October 15 to October 31, and Election Day is November 3. Absentee ballots will be sent to voters who requested them starting September 4. Mail-in ballots must be received at your county board of elections office by 7:30 PM on Election Day.

Learn more at the official NC State Board of Elections website: https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting

08/31/2026

Monday is the International Day for People of African Descent — a chance to celebrate the extraordinary contributions of the African diaspora around the world.

“We also recall the work still to be done towards ensuring the full enjoyment of human rights, equality and opportunity by people of African descent,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres stressed.

“Let’s re-affirm our collective commitment to dismantling systemic racism and achieving equality, justice and transformative change in the daily lives of people of African descent everywhere.”