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Sandy Ridge Elementary group gets permission for special fundraiser
WAXHAW – Madison Warren is ready to do her best Rebecca impersonation – complete with the burgundy dress and curly brown hair employed by the American Girl doll in thousands… Read more
Weddington moves forward with land-use plan updates
WEDDINGTON – Leaders in Weddington are putting their heads together to update the town’s land-use plan by March 31. Weddington has operated under the same land-use plan, which helps dictate… Read more
Stallings sets sights on new investment plan
STALLINGS – After two years of discussions, Stallings leaders still haven’t approved a capital improvement plan detailing what projects are needed in town. But the end could be in sight…. Read more
Waxhaw resident among state’s top 20 runners of all time – and climbing
Nearly a decade ago, as a grade-school kid romping around western Union County soccer fields, Ben Huffman fell in love with running. “When I played soccer, I wasn’t always the… Read more
Sun Valley senior joins ROTC, manages basketball team despite cerebral palsy
INDIAN TRAIL – At the age of 3, Brandon Bowles was still learning how to walk. But throughout his 17 years, the Sun Valley High School senior pressed on in… Read more
Waxhaw creates a vision for the future
WAXHAW – With projections showing Waxhaw’s population growing to 50,000 within the next 20 years, town leaders are planning now to handle that future growth and maintain the small-town vibe… Read more
Team hired for Indian Trail’s Sardis Park project
INDIAN TRAIL – Design management firm Woolpert has been picked by Indian Trail leaders to manage the development of the new Sardis Park – a project that could become a… Read more
Stein steps down as Spartans coach
In a rather shocking development, Scott Stein confirmed to Union County Weekly that he has resigned as Sun Valley High School’s football coach. In recent weeks, numerous sources had told… Read more
‘Finding’ her place through helping others
WAXHAW – In 2007, just before Christmas, Sue Bennett and her husband, Rob, were downsized. But in the face of a struggling economy, she decided to persevere, push forward and… Read more
Stallings looks at voting district changes
STALLINGS – Leaders in Stallings are in discussion to reorganize town voting districts and the way elections are handled. At a town planning board meeting, Jan. 11 and 12, council… Read more
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