Monroe News

" After three decades at Monroe Crossing, Waldenbooks will close its doors for the last time in January.

With temperatures dipping into the low 40s past sundown, some Union County residents are feeling the chill more than others.

Rodney Mullis and Kevin Pressley will replace Jim Simpson and John Miller as Hemby Bridge aldermen.

Geneva Nance PEACHLAND a ' Geneva Stegall Nance, 93, died Wednesday at Carolinas Medical Center-Union in Monroe.

The Monroe City Council voted to spend $125,000 to design a traffic exchange that would shift traffic from a congested intersection in downtown Monroe.

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Kilgore of Monroe celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct.

MONROE Seventy-four candidates are seeking election in Union County. Polls will be open today from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. There are 50 locations to vote across the county.

Sun Valley High School students planted red tulip bulbs and pansies during Red Ribbon Week.

The Warriors and Warbirds show will return to Monroe Airport Nov, 7 and 8. A few years back a group of concerned citizens got together to figure out how to best honor and pay tribute to area veterans.

Seventh-day Adventist Church of Monroe will give free food and clothing to families in need Friday.

Two men robbed a store Wednesday evening while employees were trying to close, according to Monroe police.

MONROE a ' A toy and poker run to benefit the Union County Christmas Bureau is scheduled for Nov.

Pep rally slated for Piedmont band UNIONVILLE - To prepare its band for the Bands of America competition in Atlanta, Piedmont High School will host a pep rally at 6 p.m. Thursday at the school stadium.

Phil Bradley shivered in lonely silence on the mountain by the demolished plane.

In the wake of what police say were two attempted child abductions in the county this month, local law enforcement is advising residents to be vigilant.

Just months ago, Ryan Frias was in a drug-induced coma. Two-thirds of his body was badly burned in a fiery car accident in Union County last December.

Hundreds turned out for a free swine flu vaccine clinic in Union County Saturday.

We would like to commend Lynda Paxton for a dignified and issue-driven campaign for Mayor of Stallings.

With the upcoming election for Mayor of Stallings, it makes us, as newer residents of the Stallings community, want to express our overwhelming approval and support for Lynda Paxton.

A neighborhood and policeA are watching out for a man who may be driving around trying to lure young girls into his car.