Author Archives: CW Editor
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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