“There was an allegation that staff isn’t doing anything or what they are doing are things that haven’t been directed by the board. That just isn’t accurate. In fact, I call it fake news.” – County … [Read more...]
Union County towns form alliance to tackle regional issues
A neighborhood where residents are friendly and talk to each other makes for a great place to live, according to Weddington Councilman Jeff Perryman. That’s the idea behind the Western Union Municipal … [Read more...]
UCPS school board members worry about Sun Valley renovations
Leadership within the Union County Board of Education has become increasingly frustrated by delays with renovations to Sun Valley High School, which is the last of the seven bond projects approved by … [Read more...]
UCPS braces for Indian Trail subdivision
Glenhurst is the second rezoning request involving a subdivision in recent months that is prompting Union County Public Schools to discuss adjusting enrollment boundaries. Photo courtesy of Indian … [Read more...]
UCPS to go remote from Jan. 4 to 8
CMG file photo MONROE – Union County Public Schools will shift to remote learning from Jan. 4 to 8 to allow more time to review county health data. Superintendent Andrew Houlihan told the school … [Read more...]
County doubles down on water, sewer rate increase for 2021
By Yustin Riopko MONROE – The Union County Board of Commissioners has decided to move forward with a scheduled 2021 water and sewer rate increase despite dissent from two members. Commissioner … [Read more...]
Willis elected freshman leader in N.C. House
RALEIGH – N.C. Rep.-elect David Willis (R-Union) was elected by his Republican colleagues recently to serve as their Freshman Leader in the 2021-22 legislative session. Willis will be responsible … [Read more...]
Waxhaw resident promoted to senior VP at Sharonview Federal Credit Union
Shaundra Warren INDIAN LAND – Shaundra Warren has been promoted to senior vice president of loss mitigation at Sharonview Federal Credit Union. Warren will continue to oversee the loss … [Read more...]
Mrs. Claus visits Camp Lejeune
Mrs. Claus looks kind of like Robin Barron, whose team (Sam Golobish and Kris Sowards) wanted to spread cheer t Camp Lejeune. Mrs. Claus brought good tidings, cheer and stockings filled with … [Read more...]
Union County Restaurant Health Inspections (Dec. 11-24)
The Union Health Department inspected these restaurants from Dec. 11 to 24: Lowest Score• Crossroads Grill, 315 N. Broome St., Waxhaw – 84.5Violations Include: Certified person in charge wasn’t … [Read more...]