Author Archives: CW Editor

INDIAN TRAIL – Sarah Hudson of Indian Trail was recognized recently as the Assistance League’s Teen Volunteer of the Year. Hudson participated in Teen Court in Mecklenburg County for the… Read more »

WAXHAW – Sheila Smart, a native of Waxhaw, recently put out a book called “Unbridled: Taming the Bully.” In the story, Smart talks about two children who are bullied after… Read more »

The National Alliance on Mental Illness will meet on July 16, a Monday, at Union House, 316 IB Shives Road, in Monroe. For more information on the meeting and group,… Read more »

The Union County Community Foundation is now accepting applications into its 2012 grants program. Funding priorities for this year are: broad charitable purposes; programs that support professional development for Union… Read more »

Nancy McCoy Duncan, director of business development for the Union County Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the national program. The IOM Graduation Recognition she’s earned signifies she has completed… Read more »

School jobs saved, but “ridiculous” tax cut draws ire of some by Mike Parks It’s the tale of two budgets for the Union County Board of Commissioners – depending on… Read more »

$1.25M installment loan would buy 140 acres, likely for park by Mike Parks INDIAN TRAIL – Town council is moving closer to a vote on taking out a loan for… Read more »

Buddy Boy Candy celebrates first anniversary by Josh Whitener INDIAN TRAIL – Candy stores were once a popular destination for families. One local woman would love to make that the… Read more »

As part of Indian Trail’s 105th anniversary, we’re running a series of short articles about the town’s history. Throughout Indian Trail and the Carolina piedmont from 1810 until about 1960,… Read more »

WEDDINGTON – Joe Fiato Jr. was honored recently with the inaugural Vickie Bowler Memorial Volunteer Award at Camp SOAR. Camp SOAR is an athletic retreat for Special Olympics. This year’s… Read more »