Inside Union County's aging jail: Why leaders say a $200M replacement can't wait

A elder care story from North Carolina, reported by QCity Metro.

Elder Care · North Carolina · October 21, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 22, 2026

What we said on air

Union County leaders say a two‑hundred‑million‑dollar bond is needed now for a new detention center as the county’s aging jail ages further.

Local News · North Carolina — Morning edition, October 22, 2026

Reported by QCity Metro, October 21, 2026. Read the full story at QCity Metro →

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