Union County Sheriff's Office ranks 4th in NC for arrests tied to internet crimes against children in 2025

The Union County Sheriff's Office saw its ranking in arrests related to internet crimes against children increase last year, ...

Sound of explosions has people on edge in Union County, NC. Sheriff seeks source

Mysterious explosions are being heard at all hours just east of Charlotte in Union County, and the sheriff there is searching ...
WRAL

Union County faces outrage for hiring deputy involved in viral K-9 abuse video

The Union County Sheriff’s Office is facing backlash after hiring a deputy who was caught on camera mistreating a police K-9. Deputy James Hampton previously worked for the Salisbury Police Department ...
La Grande Observer

UPDATE: Union County Sheriff’s Office arrests father for killing son

UNION — The Union County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Monday, Nov. 17, for slaying his son in a shooting. According to a statement from the sheriff’s office, Richard Frank, 67, is in custody at the ...