Congratulations to the following winners for filling out our natural gas awareness survey and that entered them into a chance to win $50 towards their utility bill.
Thank you to all participants that took the time to do the survey.
The Catawba Regional Council of Governments based in Rock Hill, South Carolina has recently been recognized with a 2026 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for the Union-Jonesville Regional Wastewater Project.
The Union-Jonesville Regional Wastewater Project involved multiple project partners: South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority; Town of Jonesville; City of Union; Union County; South Carolina Power Team; Catawba Regional Council of Governments; KCI Technologies, Inc.; Tri County Utilities construction company; and SM Grading and Excavating, LLC. The project was a collaborative effort to regionalize wastewater services and address capacity limitations that were restricting economic growth in Union County, SC. The project replaced the Town of Jonesville’s outdated lagoon treatment system by extending service from the City of Union, installing 44,500 linear feet of sewer lines, constructing and upgrading pump stations, and demolishing the existing plant. The Catawba Regional Council of Governments (CRCOG) played a central role by facilitating partner coordination, developing and administering grant funding, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing financial processes. Anticipated to be completed in August 2026, the project restores system capacity, supports 36 local businesses and 287 residences, and opens the northern corridor for development, enabling major private investment and the creation of 760 new jobs while improving long-term community sustainability.
Presented annually, the NADO Impact Awards honor regional development organizations and their partners for strengthening communities, building regional resilience, and enhancing local economies through creative approaches to economic and community development. NADO is a Washington, DC-based membership association of regional development organizations that promotes programs and policies that strengthen local governments, communities, and economies.
This year’s cohort included 94 impactful projects led by 58 organizations across 20 states. These award-winning efforts will be recognized during NADO’s 2026 Annual Training Conference, to be held this coming October in Reno, Nevada. All selected projects are featured in an interactive StoryMap that showcases summaries, images, and key partners. The map is available at https://www.nado.org/2026-impact-award-recipients/.
“Each year, the Impact Awards celebrate the remarkable work being done by regional development organizations to strengthen communities and improve quality of life,” said 2025-2026 NADO President Matthew Dolge, Executive Director of the Piedmont Triad Regional Council in North Carolina. “This year’s honorees demonstrate how strategic leadership, strong partnerships, and a shared commitment to progress can create meaningful and lasting benefits across the country.”
The Impact Awards are presented in memory of Aliceann Wohlbruck, NADO’s first executive director, who was a lifelong advocate for regional solutions and rural economic development.
For more information, contact Lance Davis, Utilities Director for the City of Union at sldavis@cityofunion.org.
About NADO
The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) promotes public policies that strengthen local governments, communities, and economies through the regional strategies, coordination efforts, and program expertise of the nation’s regional development organizations. Learn more about NADO at www.nado.org.
The Union-Jonesville Regional Wastewater Project involved multiple project partners: South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority; Town of Jonesville; City of Union; Union County; South Carolina Power Team; Catawba Regional Council of Governments; KCI Technologies, Inc.; Tri County Utilities construction company; and SM Grading and Excavating, LLC. The project was a collaborative effort to regionalize wastewater services and address capacity limitations that were restricting economic growth in Union County, SC. The project replaced the Town of Jonesville’s outdated lagoon treatment system by extending service from the City of Union, installing 44,500 linear feet of sewer lines, constructing and upgrading pump stations, and demolishing the existing plant. The Catawba Regional Council of Governments (CRCOG) played a central role by facilitating partner coordination, developing and administering grant funding, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing financial processes. Anticipated to be completed in August 2026, the project restores system capacity, supports 36 local businesses and 287 residences, and opens the northern corridor for development, enabling major private investment and the creation of 760 new jobs while improving long-term community sustainability.
Presented annually, the NADO Impact Awards honor regional development organizations and their partners for strengthening communities, building regional resilience, and enhancing local economies through creative approaches to economic and community development. NADO is a Washington, DC-based membership association of regional development organizations that promotes programs and policies that strengthen local governments, communities, and economies.
This year’s cohort included 94 impactful projects led by 58 organizations across 20 states. These award-winning efforts will be recognized during NADO’s 2026 Annual Training Conference, to be held this coming October in Reno, Nevada. All selected projects are featured in an interactive StoryMap that showcases summaries, images, and key partners. The map is available at https://www.nado.org/2026-impact-award-recipients/.
“Each year, the Impact Awards celebrate the remarkable work being done by regional development organizations to strengthen communities and improve quality of life,” said 2025-2026 NADO President Matthew Dolge, Executive Director of the Piedmont Triad Regional Council in North Carolina. “This year’s honorees demonstrate how strategic leadership, strong partnerships, and a shared commitment to progress can create meaningful and lasting benefits across the country.”
The Impact Awards are presented in memory of Aliceann Wohlbruck, NADO’s first executive director, who was a lifelong advocate for regional solutions and rural economic development.
For more information, contact Lance Davis, Utilities Director for the City of Union at sldavis@cityofunion.org.
About NADO
The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) promotes public policies that strengthen local governments, communities, and economies through the regional strategies, coordination efforts, and program expertise of the nation’s regional development organizations. Learn more about NADO at www.nado.org.
*ATTENTION*
We have been notified that someone has been sending emails falsely representing the City of Union in an attempt to sell life insurance. The City of Union does not offer life insurance services. If you have received one of these emails, please report and delete as spam.
We have been notified that someone has been sending emails falsely representing the City of Union in an attempt to sell life insurance. The City of Union does not offer life insurance services. If you have received one of these emails, please report and delete as spam.
City of Union, South Carolina – June 24, 2026
The City of Union recently discovered that an employee in the City’s planning and zoning department engaged in theft of public funds over a period of several months. The City immediately referred this matter to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. SLED is now actively investigating the matter. The City is fully cooperating with SLED and will continue to do so throughout their investigation. The employee responsible for this misappropriation of funds is no longer employed by the City.
The City of Union takes its obligation as a steward of public funds seriously and is committed to accountability and transparency. This misappropriation of funds was discovered through internal financial controls that are intended to quickly identify theft. Although the City’s internal controls worked as intended in this case, the City will further review these internal financial controls and will implement any additional safeguards that it may determine are necessary to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The City of Union recently discovered that an employee in the City’s planning and zoning department engaged in theft of public funds over a period of several months. The City immediately referred this matter to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. SLED is now actively investigating the matter. The City is fully cooperating with SLED and will continue to do so throughout their investigation. The employee responsible for this misappropriation of funds is no longer employed by the City.
The City of Union takes its obligation as a steward of public funds seriously and is committed to accountability and transparency. This misappropriation of funds was discovered through internal financial controls that are intended to quickly identify theft. Although the City’s internal controls worked as intended in this case, the City will further review these internal financial controls and will implement any additional safeguards that it may determine are necessary to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
June 19, 2026
Public Hearing Agenda @ 6:00 pm
Public Hearing Agenda
June 19, 2026
Regular Council Meeting Agenda @ 6:30 pm
Regular Council Meeting Agenda
Natural Gas Public Awareness Flyer
Enter survey for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate for your City of Union Utility Bill.
UPDATE:
This is in Spartanburg County and is not with the City of Union.
Attention Customers:
We have been made aware of text messages that are being circulated among our customers stating there is a gas leak in their area and for them to evacuate their homes. Please be advised the City of Union has not sent out any text messages regarding this and we have not been made aware of any potential threats within the City of Union natural gas lines.
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
APRIL 21, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 21, 2026 AT 6:30 PM
APRIL 21, 2026 AT 6:30 PM
Fire Hydrant Testing
April 2026
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
Calling all Union County residents that are graduating this year.
$1000 Scholarship Awarded
