Waxhaw Events and Programs Cancelled or Postponed through May 31st

Since we are unaware of what the future holds for new social distancing and sanitation requirements at events and recreational programs due to the impact of COVID-19 on our state and community, the Town of Waxhaw will be cancelling or postponing all Parks...

The Town of Waxhaw Appoints Jeffrey Wells to Serve as Town Manager

3/31/2020 - Waxhaw, N.C. – The Town of Waxhaw has hired Jeffrey Wells, AICP, CZO, to serve as the new Town Manager.

Prior to joining the Town of Waxhaw staff as Planning Director in March 2019, Wells served as the Town Manager for the Town of Mil...

Governor Cooper Issues Stay At Home Order for 30 Days

Governor Roy Cooper has issued a “stay at home” order for the entire state of North Carolina to help combat the spread of COVID-19. The order goes into effect at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 30, but Cooper urged people start “as s...

COVID-19 (coronavirus) Update as of March 25th 9AM - Parks Closed

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update as of March 24th, 5:45 PM

Mecklenburg County announced a “stay at home” order, which will take effect on Thursday, March 26th. The “stay at home” order — prompted by the spread of COVID-19 locally — is similar to the &...

Update on Town Hall Closure - How to Access Town Services

The Town of Waxhaw has evaluated its services and is committed to supporting the community and our residents during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) public health crisis. In order to keep our employees and residents safe, all Town of Waxhaw government buildings...

Town Hall Offices Closed to Public Until Further Notice

WAXHAW, N.C. (March 20, 2020) – Town of Waxhaw remains operating and committed to serving residents; however, based on guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and North Carolina’s Department of Heal...

Coronavirus Update March 20th 5:45PM

At the time of this release, the total number of confirmed cases in Union County is six. Due to patient privacy laws, additional information will not be released. 

For the duration of the coronavirus outbreak, cases will be updated on Union County...

HPC Meeting Cancellation

Due to the Town Cancelling all Advisory Board Meetings until April 12, the HPC has cancelled their April 9 meeting at 6:00pm.

Union County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19

MONROE, N.C. (March 18, 2020) -- Union County’s Division of Public Health, in coordination with the North Carolina Division of Public Health, has identified a Union County resident whose illness has tested positive for COVID-19, also known as co...

Waxhaw Declares State of Emergency in Response to COVID-19

**UPDATE AS OF 6:30 PM 3/16/20***

We are not on lockdown or under a curfew at this time. Section 2 & 3 is meant to communicate that the Town of Waxhaw will follow Union County Government’s lead on curfews and gatherings. We will be releasing ...

UNION COUNTY BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED

The Boil Water Advisory affecting Union County Public Works water customers has been lifted, effective March 13, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Multiple water quality tests confirmed E. coli is no longer present in the water system. We appreciate assistance from the ...

COVID-19 Prevention Tips

As the spread of coronavirus, officially named COVID-19, has evolved in recent weeks, Union County’s Division of Public Health has monitored developments. As you may have heard, the first case in North Carolina was confirmed in early March in Wa...

Union County Boil Water Advisory

All Union County Public Works customers are under a Boil Water Advisory effective immediately due to routine water samples showing the presence of E. coli in one area. The health and safety of our water customers is our top priority. Union County Public W...

Town to Remove & Recycle Willow Oak Tree in Downtown Waxhaw

03/06/20 - Waxhaw, N.C. – After multiple recommendations from certified Arborists about imminent public safety concerns, the Town of Waxhaw has come to the conclusion that the willow oak tree rooted in the parking lot on E. South Main Street, ac...

Waxhaw Transportation Open House Postponed Until Feb. 20th

License Your Dog with the Town of Waxhaw with PetData

The Town of Waxhaw wants to remind you there’s no time like the present to license your dog - and now it’s easier than ever! Not only could licensing your pets be their ticket home, you are also required to license your dogs with the T...