Richmond County
Recent News About Richmond County
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Richmond County saw 25.3% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 36.7% of income in Richmond County, an alarming 25.3% surge from 11.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Richmond County ranks 12th highest in North Carolina for per capita government transfer income at $16,866 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Richmond County received an average of $16,866 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 12th highest in North Carolina.
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Richmond County ranks 14th in North Carolina for government transfer dependency at 36.7% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 36.7% of income in Richmond County—ranking it 14th most dependent among North Carolina counties.
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Bulk and e-Waste Pick-up for Orange Recycling Weeks starts tomorrow, Feb. 13.
Bulk and e-Waste Pick-up for Orange Recycling Weeks starts tomorrow, Feb. 13.
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Household Hazardous Waste & Pesticide Collection Day
Start working on cleaning out your garage and storage sheds! Our annual Household Hazardous Waste & Pesticide Collection Day will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 9am-1pm in the Richmond Count Health Department parking lot.
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Happy 100th Day of School!!!
Happy 100th Day of School!!! Our students have worked so hard the last 100 days, and we know they will finish out the year strong! Today they did various math, writing, and STEM activities surrounding the 100th Day of School! #100daysofschool #rcsbettertogether
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Join us for the HERO Program!
The Healthy Exercise and Recreation Outreach (HERO) Program is a FREE weekly program designed for children of all ages offered by the Waxhaw Parks & Recreation Department.
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Dance the night away with your little Love Bug!
Dance the night away with your little Love Bug!
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Movie Night Under the Water Tank
On Friday, March 10, 2023, please join us for Movie Night Under the Water Tank from 6 - 9 p.m!
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We’re hiring!
Are you looking for a new job or changing careers?
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Police Administration Executive Assistant
Waxhaw is looking for a dynamic Executive Assistant who desires to be an integral part of a highly rated police Department.
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Common Heart Walk for Hunger Walk presented by City Church
Common Heart Walk for Hunger Walk presented by City Church will be on Sunday, March 5th starting at 2:30pm at Marshville Municipal Park.
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Union County's Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022
Union County's Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022, is now available on our website!
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The upcoming Job Fair at Cane Creek Park
The upcoming Job Fair at Cane Creek Park is an opportunity to learn about seasonal positions, meet with Union County Parks and Recreation staff, and tour the facility.
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University teams up with UCPS, SPCC to address teacher shortage
According to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, there are nearly 5,500 instructional vacancies statewide.
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Monroe Police K9 "Kilo" Passes Away
The City of Monroe’s Police Department regretfully announces the unexpected passing of K9 Officer “Kilo."
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Wingate team to tackle ethical dilemmas at statewide competition
Artificial intelligence, mental health and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in the art world are a few of the topics that students will hash out this weekend as part of the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities’ annual Ethics Bowl. Wingate University’s six-member team will compete with those from 15 other campuses across the state at the Legislative Complex in Raleigh.
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
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Ready to take your nurse aide skills to the next level?
Ready to take your nurse aide skills to the next level? Our Nursing Assistant II class will begin on March 13 with a mandatory orientation on March 9.
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Rare Vinegar Bible has new home in Hinson Art Museum
Nearly two decades after the family of Giles and Frances Vick donated an old and rare Bible to Wingate University’s Ethel K. Smith Library, the book has a new home in a more accessible, interactive display inside the University’s Hinson Art Museum.