Monthly Archives: January 2012
Enter the Dragons
The town of Stallings celebrated the Chinese New Year at the Grand Asia Market, complete with music, performances and a traditional Hidden Dragon/Lion Dance. (Lorayn Deluca/UCW photo) Did you like… Read more
Indian Trail examines public safety
Council weighs additional deputies, new committee by Brian Carlton As budget talks start for the next fiscal year, public safety remains a focal point for Indian Trail’s town council. During… Read more
Mayors call for funding hike
Spence, Deese sign letter calling for more education spending by Brian Carlton Two Union County mayors joined 51 of their counterparts across the state Wednesday, Jan. 25 in signing a… Read more
Bypass raises issues for residents
Attorneys hired as route cuts into properties by Brian Carlton Construction of the Monroe Bypass isn’t a happy thought for 46-year-old Indian Trail resident Joy McGuire. An estimated 65 feet… Read more
Establishing a direction
Choices coming up on economic development for county by Brian Carlton Companies want to see a long term plan before committing to Union County. That was one of the points… Read more
Bodies need to exercise
by Amber Simerly The human body is meant to move. Every joint, muscle fiber, tendon, and ligament is created for this purpose. Our nervous system, endocrine, lymphatics and cardiovasular systems… Read more
What is Macular Degeneration?
by Laura Young Age Related Macular Degeneration is one of the leading causes of severe vision loss in adults ages 55 and older. According to the Centers of Disease Control… Read more
Just across the border
Canadian teacher enjoys teaching at East Elementary by Josh Whitener Jennifer Fortnum had never heard of Monroe or Union County before coming to East Elementary last year. But ever since… Read more
Free dental care for area students in need
Weddington Dental to serve patients through nonprofit Tomorrow’s Smiles by Kara Lopp Severe mouth pain drove him to the school nurse’s office. Soon after that tough day, the 14-year-old Quail… Read more
VFW seeking help
Indian Trail post needs funds to host traveling memorial by Brian Carlton Men who gave years to fight for their country are asking residents for donations, in order to host… Read more
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