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Editor, Well, now we know. After all the rhetoric about family values, being good Christian conservatives, how politics will be different, how they care about Union County and serving the… Read more »

Editor: How do we commemorate the Civil War (the War Between the States, or the War of Northern Aggression) without calling it a celebration? In all the history of the… Read more »

Dear Editor, Waxhaw used to be a great place. We elected Mayor Gardner, hoping to make it even better. That was pointless. Then we elected Commissioners Kirkpatrick and Diller, hoping… Read more »

Editor, Well, here we go again. It’s the Commissioner Kirkpatrick and Mayor Gardner Show! These two women have all the voting power in Waxhaw, since Commissioner Diller will never vote… Read more »

Editor, According to statute 160A‑63, a vacancy that occurs in an elective office of a city shall be filled by appointment of the city council. Commissioner Haug resigned in December… Read more »

Editor, I am writing to give my full support to Lisa Thornton for mayor of Waxhaw. Lisa has shown true leadership skills when our current mayor has shown a clear… Read more »

Editor, Well, here we go again. Commissioners Kirkpatrick and Diller and Mayor Gardner have outdone themselves this time. I will make it my goal in November to make sure the… Read more »

Editor, All I can say is Lisa Thornton for Waxhaw Mayor! Let’s vote these no good, rule-breaking, in-it-for-themselves commissioners and mayor out. I want to thank Commissioners Lane and Blythe… Read more »

Editor, I am stunned and disgusted with Waxhaw Commissioners Kirkpatrick and Diller as well as the mayor. Their actions during Monday’s meeting were reprehensible. First, they voted to keep Brian… Read more »

Marvin Ridge High School’s Spirit Club went above and beyond this holiday season in order to help those in need. On Dec. 11, 2010, several members volunteered for a few… Read more »