News
Weddington recommends spot for water tower
WEDDINGTON – After nearly seven years of deliberation about a site for the new Weddington water tower, town council members voted unanimously this week on a resolution in favor of… Read more
Indian Trail gets budget, prepares for workshop
INDIAN TRAIL – Leaders in Indian Trail will get their chance later this month to make amendments to a $12.3 million proposed budget that as of now has no tax… Read more
Waxhaw works to finalize budget plans
WAXHAW – The Waxhaw Board of Commissioners and local residents will get a chance to comment on the town’s proposed budget at the second of two workshops on Thursday, May… Read more
Sports
Monroe track and field squad wins back-to-back state championships
For the second consecutive season, the Monroe girls track and field team finished the season as the Class 1A state champion after turning in a dominating performance at Greensboro’s N.C…. Read more
Cavs’ Maurice Little looks to finish season just as strongly as he began it
The moment was one that Maurice Little had been waiting for his entire track and field career. It was the type of accomplishment an athlete, especially at the beginning of… Read more
Cuthbertson softball players enjoying prolific season but eyeing much more
To put it bluntly, statistics, at least when in relation to their players, scare a good amount of coaches. Or perhaps more accurately, many coaches are scared by the possible… Read more
Education
Marvin Ridge women’s ensemble gains national, international recognition
MARVIN – For the Marvin Ridge High School Women’s Ensemble, the phrase “music makes the world go ‘round” has taken on a whole new meaning. The students have won awards… Read more
Weddington High School event to benefit victims of Boston Marathon attack
WEDDINGTON – Less than a month after the Boston Marathon bombing, students at Weddington High School are reaching out to one family stricken by the event. Seven-year-old Jane Richard was… Read more
Wesley Chapel Elementary to host annual spring fling, silent auction
WESLEY CHAPEL – The air will soon be ringing with the sounds of carnival rides, filled with the aroma of fresh food and full of excitement as hundreds of families… Read more
Arts & Entertainment
Cultural Arts Festival brings art home to Indian Trail
INDIAN TRAIL – Residents of Indian Trail are invited to enjoy a day full of art and culture this weekend while celebrating the grand opening of the town’s new Cultural… Read more
Local film, acting school receives key grant
With shows like “Homeland” and films like “The Hunger Games” recently filming in the area, Union County’s Learn with Laughter acting and film school just got another boost toward giving… Read more
Town looking at where to put art
WAXHAW — When Michael McLaurin started as Waxhaw town manager in 2006, there was no process controlling what art people could display where in town. People were placing artwork wherever… Read more
Opinion & Letters
Letter: Recognizing the IT Factor
Saturday I received “The IT Factor.” By now you will all have received the Town of Indian Trail’s newsletter, and in future you should receive it on a monthly basis…. Read more
Letters to the Editor: July 6
An open letter to Marvin Creek residents I wanted to voice my opinion concerning the Marvin Creek gate and the attempt by a few residents to dissolve the township. First,… Read more
Not even a taxpayer?
Did you know that the mayor of Marvin has the right to vote only if there is a tie but the mayor pro tempore is entitled to vote on all… Read more
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