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No web this week?
So what’s the deal guys? I’m wondering if your web guy just has a vendetta against Union County or something. I check the site on Friday, nothing updated. I check… Read more
Saying thanks to Republicans
How about this for a great plan to reduce the deficit everyone is talking about: First, cut taxes, once again, for the very wealthy; we all know the bankers and… Read more
Perseveration, Paranoia, & Mayor Quinn
Editor’s note: As per UCW policy, Mayor Quinn was offered the chance to respond and declined. Last week, Mayor John Quinn questioned the hidden agenda of the Indian Trail town… Read more
Waxhaw Elections coming
Waxhaw’s mayor commented on WAFE radio that we need a community center, town hall, parks, a 120 acre business research park and transportation, (she) wants the light rail to come… Read more
Nothing happens quick
Why is it everyone expects miracles to happen immediately? The county commissioners don’t immediately cut taxes or immediately find a way to save all the funding for local schools, so… Read more
Union County Pulse: Notes from the Capital: April 22
We are into our 50th Legislative Day. The speed of activity now picks up as we enter the key phase of budget development. This process is exacerbated by the destructive… Read more
It’s funny
You know, it’s funny to me how Republicans all scream for North Carolina to give back the high speed grant money. Saying they’re the party of fiscal responsibility and how… Read more
Unborn Victims bill moving to governor’s desk
We did it. “The Unborn Victims Of Violence Bill” Passed all readings in the NC house by more than a 2-1 margin 2 weeks ago after 12 years of dying… Read more
Union County Pulse for April 15
One thing is clear from the letter written by one “T.J. Helms” and that is, for some reason unknown to me, he must hate my guts! For someone who knows… Read more
Curious about Democrats
In regards to the letter titled “Unhappy Union County Democrat” running in the 4/8 edition, some questions begged to be asked of the writer. How can any Democratic Party or… Read more
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