Indian Trail ready to get spooky

More than 90,000 pieces of candy. A story-telling, Magician-Pirate. Free pumpkins for kids. And the largest costume contest this side of the Monster Mash.

All that and more is coming to Chestnut Square Park for the annual Indian Trail Halloween Spooktacula...

Stallings Road railroad crossing to close Oct. 16-17

CSX Railroad will close the railroad crossing on Stallings Road (between U.S. 74 and Old Monroe Road, in Stallings) for repair on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 8 a.m. It is scheduled to open Wednesday, Oct. 17, by 5 p.m.

Signage will be in place to mark detours. Th...

5K Race to support Firefighters for the Cure

Indian Trail residents will take the fight against breast cancer to the streets this weekend as part of the Firefighters for the Cure 5K.

The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 13, starting at Indian Trail’s Chestnut Square Park. All participan...

Road resurfacing to take place in coming days

Crews working on behalf of the Town of Indian Trail began this year’s road resurfacing contract work this week, and will be working on area roads throughout October.

Crews will be conducting curb repairs the early part of this week, before moving...

Family Fall Fest coming to Chestnut Square Park

Live music, multi-cultural food, tons of games, kid’s activities and much more is coming to Chestnut Square Park this weekend for Indian Trail’s Family Fall Fest.

The festival, which will take place Saturday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 7 p...

Public input needed on local road projects

The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) is requesting public input on the next stage of developing future Regional Impact transportation projects for Iredell, Mecklenburg and Union counties – and a number of Indian Trail projec...

Segment of Rocky River Road to Close in Union County

The following is a news release from the NCDOT:

Contract crews working on the Monroe Expressway project will temporarily close Rocky River Road between Secrest Shortcut Road and Unionville-Indian Trail Road for two weeks, starting Wednesday, Sept. 5.

The cl...

Indian Trail seeks input on future development plan

Officials with the Town of Indian Trail and Union County are seeking feedback on what residents would like to see when it comes to development at a future intersection.

The Secrest Short Cut Small Area Plan will guide future growth near the Monroe Expressw...

Indian Trail, Chamber of Commerce partner on Small Business Summit

Small business leaders and those interested in opening their own business can get some pointers later this month at an event tailored specifically to them.

The Union County Chamber of Commerce will bring its Small Business Summit to Indian Trail on Thursda...

National Night Out returning Aug. 7

Law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency responders and all others who put their lives on the line every day to protect Indian Trail’s residents will gather soon for a celebration of what makes the community special.National Night Out 2...

Indian Trail-Fairview Road to see temporary closure

Crews working on construction of the Monroe Expressway are expecting to close a portion of Indian Trail-Fairview Road for a week in August.

The contractor has informed the Town that work will likely begin on August 6, closing the road between Secrest Short...

U.S. 74 work to remove some left turns

The following is a news release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation:

Motorists traveling on U.S. 74 will encounter new traffic patterns at intersections with Wesley Chapel Stouts/Sardis Church Road and Faith Church Road as part of a $9.5 m...

Residents encouraged to identify Priority road projects

Indian Trail residents are encouraged to take part in a new online survey from the North Carolina Department of Transportation that will be used to prioritize potential transportation projects in our area.

The NCDOT is currently looking for resident feedba...

Lane closures next week on Indian Trail-Fairview Rd.

The following is a news release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation:

Crews working on the Monroe Expressway project will have temporary lane closures in place on Indian Trail-Fairview Road near Stinson Hartis Road in Indian Trail, starting...

Indian Trail to build Veterans Memorial Garden; seeks community support

The Town of Indian Trail is engaging the community in its efforts to create the Indian Trail Veterans Memorial Garden at Town Hall.The project, a partnership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2423 of Indian Trail, seeks to create a lasting tribute to...

Indian Trail’s Crooked Creek Park Splashpad now open

Grab a towel, because the Crooked Creek Park Splashpad is now open in Indian Trail.

The much-anticipated play feature adds even more to do at the growing Crooked Creek Park. It is open seven days a week, from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The splashpad, at 2,464 s...

Public hearing scheduled for Indian Trail budget

The Indian Trail Town Council will hold a public hearing at their meeting on Tuesday, June 12, to receive resident feedback on the proposed 2018-19 budget.

The document is available for review online by clicking HERE. Residents also can review a copy of th...

Poplin Road zoning discussion delayed to later date

Discussion regarding ZM 2018-0034, a proposed zoning map amendment focused on the creation of an auto repair business on Poplin Road, will not take place during the May 15 Planning Board meeting. The requesting party has opted to move forward with the dis...

Input needed for Secrest Short Cut Road plan

Union County and the Town of Indian Trail are developing a Small Area Plan for the Secrest Short Cut area to guide future growth near the Monroe Expressway interchange at Unionville-Indian Trail Road. The plan aims to reflect community priorities and guid...

NCDOT: Road work Monday on Unionville-Indian Trail Road

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has advised that there will be lane closures on Unionville-Indian Trail Road near Poplin Road on Monday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This work may include a full closure of the road on Monday for some time....

Indian Trail’s ADA playground now officially open

The only playground of its kind in our area is officially open at Crooked Creek Park in Indian Trail, and the community is invited to come check it out.

Staff with Indian Trail’s Parks and Recreation Department will be on hand Friday, April 13, f...

Indian Trail going green with April tree events

With spring in the air, Mayor Michael Alvarez and the Indian Trail Parks & Recreation Department are setting their sights on a number of environmentally focused celebrations and events in April.

This year’s Mayor’s Tree Education In...

Creekside Disc Golf Course ready to host Senior Games

Indian Trail’s Creekside Disc Golf Course will soon play host to the 2018 United Senior Games Disc Golf Tournament.

Creekside, an 18-hole course that opened in 2016 at Crooked Creek Park, will host the athletes on Monday, April 30, starting at 10...

Indian Trail to honor its past with Founders’ Day

It’s been 111 years since Indian Trail officially became “Indian Trail” – growing since then from a block around the railroad track at Indian Trail Road to the largest municipality in Union County. And the Town take...

Easter Bunny to overwhelm Indian Trail with eggs

You’re not going to have to hunt too hard to find eggs this year in Indian Trail.

The Easter Bunny has commissioned a team of helpers at the Town’s Parks and Recreation Department to prepare 15,000 eggs for his upcoming Hop to IT Easter...

Student art takes center stage at Indian Trail Town Hall

The IT’s Elementary student art show has officially opened to rave reviews at the Indian Trail Town Hall, as an exhibit highlighting masterpieces from across our area went on display Thursday for the public to enjoy.

The exhibit, which runs throu...

Marcus McIntyre joins Indian Trail Town Council

Marcus McIntyre, a long-time Indian Trail resident who has served as president of the Porter Ridge Athletic Association, was appointed to the Indian Trail Town Council on Tuesday night.

McIntyre is a senior financial analyst for Bank of America, and in add...

Indian Trail Budget Retreat to take place March 10

The first budget retreat of the Indian Trail Town Council will take place Saturday, March 10, at 9 a.m. at Town Hall, 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road. The meeting will be open to the public. Council and staff members will discuss the 2018-19 fiscal year bu...

Indian Trail Councilman Monty Keistler resigns

Indian Trail Councilman Monty Keistler has resigned his seat on the Indian Trail Town Council, effective immediately.

Keistler, who was elected in November 2017, resigned for personal reasons.

“It has been my honor to serve the residents of Indian...

Disposal of surplus Town property

In accordance with Indian Trail Resolution #R160712-03 (adopted in accordance with North Carolina General Stature #160A-266) the Town of Indian Trail has declared the following items under $30,000 to be surplus and is offering the items for sale to the pu...

Input needed for Secrest Short Cut Road plan

Union County and the Town of Indian Trail are developing a Small Area Plan for the Secrest Short Cut area to guide future growth near the Monroe Expressway interchange at Unionville-Indian Trail Road. The plan aims to reflect community priorities and guid...

Board of Adjustment meeting canceled

The Feb. 22 meeting of the Board of Adjustment has been canceled due to lack of agenda items.

Transportation Advisory Committee meeting canceled

The January meeting of the Transportation Advisory Committee has been canceled. The next meeting will take place Feb. 6.

New all-inclusive playground breaks ground at Crooked Creek Park

The Town of Indian Trail is moving forward on the newest addition to Crooked Creek Park – an all-inclusive playground tailored for children with various needs.

The playground, at more than 6,000 square feet, will be located near the Creekside Dis...

Honor Guard’s Campbell named Parade Grand Marshal

At 100 pounds, Jack Campbell was too light to go to war… at first.

“I was told they wouldn’t draft me,” Campbell said. “But things changed, and the next thing I knew I was on the way to Fort Jackson.&r...

Patrick Sadek named manager after serving as interim

The Indian Trail Town Council has officially named Patrick Sadek to the position of Town Manager, effective immediately.

Sadek, who has served as the Town’s interim manager since the spring, had the interim tag removed at the Tuesday, Nov. 14, To...

Christmas lights arrive at Indian Trail parks

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Indian Trail’s parks.

Visitors to Chestnut Square Park (320 Chestnut Pkwy.) and Crooked Creek Park (5900 Oakwood Lane) will be greeted by a Christmas light display from now until shortly af...

Indian Trail Christmas Parade promises new fun for all

Santa will be doing one final Naughty vs. Nice check on Sunday, Dec. 3, in Indian Trail, as the IT’s A Wonderful Life Christmas Parade and Festival returns to town.

And this year, Mr. Claus got different directions for navigating Downtown Indian ...

Town adopts Brunch Bill

The Indian Trail Town Council has officially adopted the state ordinance known as the Brunch Bill, allowing for alcohol sales in Town limits to begin at 10 a.m. on Sundays. The past rule prohibited sales prior to noon.

The new rule goes into effect immedia...

ABC Board to meet Nov. 8

The Indian Trail ABC Board will meet Wednesday, Nov. 8, at noon at the Indian Trail admin building, 130 Blythe Drive.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Town Hall

The moving trucks will be arriving soon at Indian Trail’s new home.

The Town of Indian Trail will host a grand opening celebration at the new Town Hall on Friday, Dec. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, comments...

New parking spots added in Downtown area

The Town of Indian Trail has recently added a number of additional parking spaces in the Downtown area to support visitors to local businesses and provide more parking during Town events.

Additional parking spaces have been added on Matthews-Indian Trail R...

Indian Trail unveils Breast Cancer Awareness mural

Drivers on Indian Trail Road are now being greeted by a message of hope as they enter the Downtown area.

A mural in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been painted along the roadway on the wall of the Indian Trail Cultural Arts Cente...

Killough & "Hay Bale Man" honored as first Person of the Quarter

The very first Indian Trail Person of the Quarter Award was given out Tuesday to Ray Killough - both for his longtime commitment to Indian Trail as a public servant and for his legendary skill as a hay artist.

Killough was honored with a Mayor’s ...