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Union County wants to look at school system’s books

Union County wants to look at school system’s books

by Josh Lanier MONROE – Union County commissioners narrowly approved hiring an auditing firm to review the Union County school system’s request for $16.3 million more in funding. The move… Read more »

Amendment One passes, runoff set for July 17

Amendment One passes, runoff set for July 17

by Eren Tataragasi MONROE — Out of the more than 6 million voters registered in North Carolina, only 34.37 percent, 2.2 million, cast a ballot in this year’s primary. Amendment… Read more »

SELC: Does the Monroe Bypass still make sense for Union County?

SELC: Does the Monroe Bypass still make sense for Union County?

NCDOT still sorting out next steps by Eren Tataragasi MONROE – With the future of the Monroe Bypass now unclear, officials with the Southern Environmental Law Center said now is… Read more »

Weddington resident changing lives, one child at a time

Weddington resident changing lives, one child at a time

Hopes to raise money to fund child life specialist positions at Cape Town hospital by Josh Whitener WEDDINGTON – When Emily Beauchemin graduated in 2011 with a degree in child… Read more »

Indian Trail’s budget drops, but $8.5M wanted for parks

Indian Trail’s budget drops, but $8.5M wanted for parks

Public hearing on budget scheduled for May 22 by Mike Parks INDIAN TRAIL – Town leaders got their first look as a group Tuesday, May 8, at a 2012-13 fiscal… Read more »

Council works toward budget and possible annexations

Council works toward budget and possible annexations

by Eren Tataragasi STALLINGS – During a special meeting Monday, May 7, town council got some not-so-great great news from their state legislative leaders. First on the council’s wish list… Read more »

‘Leaning’ to save a life

‘Leaning’ to save a life

School-wide movement addresses teen suicide and related issues by Josh Whitener MONROE – Students at Monroe High School are taking a stand to prevent teen suicide. The movement, dubbed “Lean… Read more »

Changing lives, eight inches at a time

Changing lives, eight inches at a time

Schools reach out to cancer patients through hair donation event by Josh Whitener INDIAN TRAIL – A collaborative effort between students, parents and teachers of Sardis Elementary and Porter Ridge… Read more »

School notes: May 11

School notes: May 11

Queen’s Grant unveils ‘Self Reflections’ MINT HILL – Queens Grant Community Charter School held its annual art show Thursday night to showcase the works of its students. The school, at… Read more »

Metrolina Magic

Metrolina Magic

Imperfect stadium has been field of dreams for Warriors baseball team by Aaron Garcia The baseball players at Metrolina Christian Academy have taken to naming those special little circumstances that… Read more »

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