MONROE – The Union Academy girls soccer team kept its dominant season rolling along last week with three blowout wins. The Cardinals (19-1) have now won 15 consecutive games after falling to Pine … [Read more...]
Stark: I’m back, and this time for good
Last week was a big one for me. This past Monday I returned to work on a full-time basis for the first time since Nov. 30. As many of our loyal readers know, I have spent the last 10 months battling … [Read more...]
Spartan Taekwondo stands out from the crowd
MATTHEWS – Spartan Taekwondo began out of necessity, but has turned into a family affair that thrives on discipline, respect and a love of children. In 2016, owners Kemp and Stephanie Harvey were … [Read more...]
Grand Slam USA baseball training camps are a hit
CHARLOTTE –Grand Slam USA was the first baseball training center when it opened in Charlotte during the 1990s, and little has changed with its successful business model since. “We’ve been doing this … [Read more...]
Rebels softball remains perfect
MONROE – The Parkwood softball team is climbing the national and state rankings after an 11-0 start has the Rebels as hot as any team in the state midway through the season. With their hot start that … [Read more...]
Training center churns out top gymnasts while building character
CHARLOTTE – Oftentimes a name can say everything one needs to know and that’s certainly the case with Perfect Balance Training Center, an up-and-coming gymnastics hub. While other gyms in the area … [Read more...]
Gymnast, 12, among state’s elite
WAXHAW – The 2018 N.C. United States of America Gymnastics Championships turned out to be the latest in a long list of success stories for Jaden Blank, one of the state’s top gymnasts for his age … [Read more...]
Super 7: Looking ahead to high school baseball season
Baseball teams from across Union County are kicking off their 2018 season within the week. The county has had unparalleled success of late, with Weddington winning the 3A title in 2012 and 2013, … [Read more...]
Pageant winner big on service
Alayah Nguyen is training not just to win the title of Miss Teen United States. The 16-year-old Indian Trail resident wants the opportunity to represent the country. Alayah was crowned Miss Teen … [Read more...]
Basketball season hits court running
Basketball in this area is hitting an all-time high as far as talented players and great teams are concerned. In recent years, there were a couple of loaded teams and a spattering of stars trying to … [Read more...]