MONROE – Union County has been awarded $79,481 to supplement local emergency food and shelter efforts. The funds were awarded under Phase 38 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. The Federal … [Read more...]
Couple turns to high-tech gym concept
The Exercise Coach's robotic exercise technology is combined with the guidance of certified coaches. Photo courtesy of The Exercise Coach Fort Mill residents Tracy and Justin Morris will open … [Read more...]
Volunteer ensures those leaving shelter have necessary supplies
Beverly Tatum said the greatest joy in volunteering at the Community Shelter of Union County is knowing her work helps people get back on their feet. Photo courtesy of CSUC Every nonprofit wants a … [Read more...]
Waxhaw leaders refining Land Development Code
Waxhaw leaders are cleaning up the town's development policies. CMG file photo By Yustin Riopko WAXHAW – Local government can be confusing. That's why Town Planner Elisa Neal spent some time at … [Read more...]
Weiland awarded Score Charlotte’s top award
Jim Weiland CHARLOTTE – SCORE Charlotte awarded its highest honor, the Dick O’ Brien Award for 2020, to Jim Weiland in recognition of his over nine years of volunteer service, including two years … [Read more...]
Toll rates for Monroe Expressway go up
RALEIGH – Toll rate increases went into effect Jan. 1 for the Monroe Expressway. The North Carolina Turnpike Authority Board adopted schedules of incremental annual toll rate increases for the … [Read more...]
CRTPO approves $34M in transportation projects
CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization approved $34,457,835 in discretionary project funds Dec. 16 for 15 regional transportation projects in Mecklenburg, Union and … [Read more...]
ISQ Brands donates earbuds to virtual book club
Roderick Watts presents wireless earbuds to Sydney Keith, coordinator of SC State University's virtual summer ready book club. Photo courtesy of SC State University ORANGEBURG, S.C. – SC State … [Read more...]
Union County Weekly’s 100 Biggest Newsmakers of 2020
Arts & Entertainment Darryl Badley Jr.: The disabled Army veteran launched Christian Warrior Radio, a digital station where he broadcast inspirational music through his Monroe home. John … [Read more...]
Waxhaw couple has New Year’s Baby
Photos coutesy of Novant Health MATTHEWS – Rebecca and Adam Josey, of Waxhaw, welcomed Kennedy, to the world at 2:16 a.m. Jan. 1 at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. She has two older … [Read more...]