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Compiled by Joyce Lavene

Locust announces new chief
The Locust City administrator James Inman announced the appointment of acting chief Frank Hartsell, a nineteen year veteran of the Locust Police Department, to the position of Chief of Police. Hartsell has been serving as acting chief of the department since November 2009.  He has been a member of the Locust Police Department for nineteen years, joining the force in 1991 and advancing through the ranks as patrolman, corporal, sergeant, and assistant chief.  In his career with the Locust Police Department, Hartsell has held direct responsibility at one time or another for all major aspects of the Police Department, including patrols, investigations, fiscal planning and budgeting, communications, operations, and administration. “The search committee was particularly impressed with Hartsell’s progress with the department since becoming acting chief in November.  His knowledge of and commitment to the community is evident in the overwhelming support he has received from residents and business leaders alike,” said Inman.  “I am confident that under his leadership, we will continue to see our Police Department grow and flourish.” During his tenure wish the Locust Police Department, Hartsell has completed more than 3500 hours of formal training.  He assisted with the development and implementation of the first countywide Inter Agency Drug Unit, and is currently a member of the multi-agency Drug Task Force.    Hartsell was the recipient of the Locust Mayor’s Employee Award for the Fourth Quarter of 2009.  The staff of the Locust Police Department includes 11 full-time sworn officers, one part time officer, two reserve officers, one auxiliary officer, and one full time records clerk.

Cabarrus LINKS transportation
Cabarrus Links public transportation vans will make stops at central locations in Midland, Mount Pleasant and Harrisburg with routes going to Concord Mills and to Carolina Mall and Carolinas Medical Center – Northeast. These van routes also link up to the CK Rider bus system, which will take you to additional destinations throughout Concord and Kannapolis for increased connectivity. For a $1 fare you can travel one way to any of these destinations and link up to CK Rider at no additional charge. Each trip will take approximately one hour from the first pickup site to the final destination. To learn more, call Cabarrus County Transportation today at 704-920-2931

Locust pedestrian survey
The City of Locust asks all residents to take a look at the Pedestrian Study Survey and give your input into the existing conditions and desired future plans of the sidewalk network throughout our community. The City is working with McGill and Associates to develop a comprehensive, long-term plan for pedestrian connectivity through Locust. Community input is one of the first and most important stages of this project. Please complete the survey available at the City of Locust website and return to Mandy Vari at City Hall. They may be e-mailed (mvari@locustnc.com), mailed (P.O. Box 190 Locust, NC 28097) or dropped off at City Hall (161 Ray Kennedy Drive in Town Center).

Stanfield looking for new chief
The Town of Stanfield is currently taking applications for the position of Chief of Police.  To apply, fill out and return the application which can be printed from the website along with a resume to PO Box 699 Stanfield, NC 28163.

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