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The recent two-part series by News & Observer reporter J. Andrew Curliss reported extensively on the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center, a nonprofit, partially taxpayer-supported agency that brings businesses and jobs to rural areas.
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Waxhaw mayor faces August court date on DWI charge
Waxhaw Mayor Daune Gardner faces an Aug. 15 court date on a driving while impaired charge from this month where her blood-alcohol content level was 0.18., more than twice the legal limit, Union County court records show.
Union County school board seeks mediation over budget dispute
MONROE The Union County school board, unhappy with the amount of money they got from county commissioners in the new budget, voted 7-2 on Tuesday to seek mediation to try to resolve the dispute.
Elaine Weiss: Another Casualty of Excessive Testing: Great Teachers
Signs that standardized tests are overused and misused continue to emerge. State and local affiliates of Parents Across America host webinars on the ills of testing and "zombie" rallies, and parent members are opting increasing numbers of their children out of the tests.
New traffic signals debut in Union, Anson
State traffic officials are phasing in the new flashing-yellow traffic signals at a heavily used intersection in Union County and at three intersections on U.S. 74 in Anson County.
Teacher Assistants future in the air
The last day of school for many happened Friday. As teachers were preparing for their summer some Teacher Assistants were preparing not to come back.
Education advocates ask commissioners for tax increase, more school funding
County commissioners will take a little more time to consider the 2013-14 fiscal budget - time that could be used to contemplate increasing taxes to pay for teacher raises and other initiatives discussed at this week's budget public forum.
Literacy Council seeks volunteers to teach adults to read
The Literacy Council of Union County has sought to improve the lives of adults over the last 15 years by teaching them to read.
Six charged following Indian Trail homicide
Six people have been arrested in connection with a weekend homicide in Indian Trail.
Common Heart to feed 800 families in Union County
Indian Trail's Common Heart is looking for volunteers to help distribute groceries to almost 800 families in western Union County during their upcoming fundraising event.
Ashley Park teacher sees job as life-changing
English teacher Michelle Haller has worked to build relationships with her eighth-grade students, such as Elijah Shirley.
Second man convicted after 2010 DMV shooting
UNION COUNTY, N.C. A man has been convicted of attempted murder after a shooting at a Monroe DMV.
Killing in Indian Trail shocks friends, neighbors
A 27-year-old Indian Trail man who friends and family described as "kind-hearted" and who was known for frequently riding his scooter around the neighborhood was shot to death late Saturday, and sheriff's deputies were looking Sunday for the person who killed him.
Moore County 4-H Members Win at District Level
Twenty-seven Moore County 4-H members and volunteers attended the annual South Central District 4-H Activity Day on May 18.
The Union County Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent homicide that occurred at the 5000 block of West St.
If you love thrift stores, bargain shopping and treasure hunting, then swing by Second Chance Boutiques in Union county.
Stallings nears completion of capital plan
Town leaders met Tuesday, May 28, to put the final touches on the Stallings Capital Improvement Plan before it's possible adoption on June 10.
Indian Trail's mayor censured for 'unethical conduct'
An Indian Trail Town Council missing two of its members voted 3-0 on Tuesday, May 28, to censure Mayor Michael Alvarez for alleged comments he made against a lieutenant in the Union County Sheriff's Office.
Holloway is named Civitan of the Year
Contributed photo Left to right in the picture is Kenny Melvin, President of the Rockingham Civitan Club, presenting an award to Dennis Holloway.