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Monthly Archives: January 2012

Enter the Dragons

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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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