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Bringing a funky flavor to your party
WAXHAW – When it comes to FunkyTown Parties, owners Erin Zitelli-Davis and Jennifer Mosblech just want to have fun. That’s what makes their partnership so great, they say. Not only… Read more
Bypass resolution gains steam despite protests
HEMBY BRIDGE – A group working to kill to the proposed Monroe Bypass hopes to enlighten area residents next week about what they see as the project’s shortcomings, while area… Read more
Final chances to debate land-use plan
WEDDINGTON – Leaders in Weddington want to give residents another chance to voice any concerns over the town’s newly revised land-use plan prior to voting on the plan next week…. Read more
A conversation with former Carolina Panther and new Union Academy coach Brad Hoover
For nine seasons, former Carolina Panther Brad Hoover was a fan favorite while opening up running lanes as a fullback. Now, he’s Union Academy’s newest head football coach. Union County… Read more
Cuthbertson students raise $5,000 for student fighting cancer
WAXHAW – When seventh-grader Dylan Jacob was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, his peers at Cuthbertson Middle School wanted to do something to help. Students and faculty at Cuthbertson… Read more
Indian Trail’s budget starts to come into focus
INDIAN TRAIL – Parks and sidewalks will dominate Indian Trail’s budget when it’s presented to council in May, though town manager Joe Fivas doesn’t expect there to be another tax… Read more
County approves ‘funding formula’ for UCPS
MONROE – Officials with the Union County Board of Commissioners and Union County Public Schools Board of Education hope a recently approved school funding formula will ensure schools get the… Read more
Wesley Chapel discusses future development
WESLEY CHAPEL – Leaders in Wesley Chapel met with staff and village residents this past weekend to discuss the future of the village and what projects residents would like to… Read more
Cavs again fall game short of state title
CHAPEL HILL – For the second consecutive season, the fourth-year Cuthbertson boys basketball team fell in the Class 2A state title game against one of the state’s most established programs…. Read more
Town agrees to new deal with sheriff’s office
INDIAN TRAIL – After some in town flirted with the idea of forming a police force, Indian Trail has agreed to a new public safety contract with the Union County… Read more
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