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November 2026 issue · Read it online
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Government decisions, council meetings, zoning votes, and civic life in the Village of Marvin, NC. Coverage for residents who want to know what their local government is doing and why it matters.
Every traffic ticket on the sheriff's bulletin for Marvin and Weddington the week of Nov. 2 came on Thursday, three of them at one corner. Plus two arrests.
Jack Beckett·Nov 11, 2026
One arrest, on Halloween, on four charges. A drug report whose listed victim is "Society." And one corner that turned up twice. The Marvin and Weddington sheriff's log for Oct. 26 to Nov. 1.
Jack Beckett·Nov 11, 2026
Union County voters turned down a $200 million jail bond on Nov. 3, and Republicans won all four county commission seats on the ballot, in the state's unofficial count.
Nell Thomas·Nov 4, 2026
Union County is asking voters to approve up to $200 million for a new jail, and four of the five county commission seats are on the ballot. Early voting ends Saturday, October 31, at 3 p.m.
Nell Thomas·Oct 28, 2026
The Village of Marvin's Trick or Treat in the Park is Friday, October 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Marvin Efird Park. The tree lighting follows at the same park on Saturday, December 5.
Stroll Firethorne·Oct 16, 2026
Trick or Treat in the Park on Friday, October 23, and a tree lighting on Saturday, December 5, both at Marvin Efird Park. The Village of Marvin has not released full details for either yet.
Stroll Firethorne·Sep 19, 2026
Under the July 7 state budget, governments that voted against the project had until roughly October 5 to reverse course or repay the state $64 million.
Nell Thomas·Jul 16, 2026
The Village of Marvin Village Council governs zoning, infrastructure and community standards for Firethorne and surrounding neighborhoods. Here is how it works and how to participate.
Jack Beckett·Mar 31, 2026
The Village of Marvin is building a roundabout at the intersection of New Town Road and Marvin Road. Here is what Firethorne residents need to know about the project, detour routes and what to expect.
Jack Beckett·Mar 30, 2026
A clear guide to how the Village of Marvin governs itself, from the Village Council and mayor to zoning decisions, town meetings and the issues shaping Firethorne's hometown.
Ashley Grimm·Mar 22, 2026
