Author Archives: CW Editor

Most government offices and departments are closed Wednesday, July 4, for the holiday. For Union County government, all government offices, the libraries, landfill and animal shelter are closed. As are… Read more »

Starting at 9 a.m. Monday, July 2, people can put in an application for funding assistance for residential and non-residential short water line extensions. According to a county news release,… Read more »

MONROE – Around 3,600 gallons of sewer waste spilled into a local creek Monday in Monroe. Officials with the city say a blocked manhole caused the sewer to spill out… Read more »

The Union County Habitat for Humanity welcomed volunteers from across the county, and from as far away as Maryland, for a build this week in Marshville. The county-wide agency has… Read more »

MONROE – Crews will be out at Belk-Tonawanda Park and in and around the 1886 Courthouse on Monday, July 9, in Monroe for shooting on the series “Banshee.” The television… Read more »

by Morgan Smith Looking in a mirror is something we can all say is pretty common. When you wake up in the mornings, when you brush your teeth or comb… Read more »

Road improvements could make commutes easier for locals trying to reach Charlotte by Kara Lopp MATTHEWS – Commissioners in nearby Matthews are looking at improving two roads Union County commuters… Read more »

by Ciera Choate INDIAN TRAIL – After spending more than two years in a rented turkey barn, the Carolina Waterfowl Rescue is finally home. The group, which rescues and rehabilitates… Read more »

WEDDINGTON – People are invited to two meetings in Weddington over a planned subdivision. The 90-lot “conversation subdivision” would be developed by Stillwell NC, LLC, and go on the south… Read more »