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GOP recruiting volunteers regionally for RNC in 2020

January 4, 2019 by Paul Nielsen

CHARLOTTE – With eyes on August 2020, this coming year will be a busy one for local Republicans as the party prepares to host the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte. Charlotte was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News

Johnson anticipates cooperation in first Senate term

January 4, 2019 by Paul Nielsen

MONROE – During his four-years as a Union County commissioner, Republican Todd Johnson worked to improve the county’s infrastructure while keeping taxes low and eliminating government waste. When the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News

Steve Smith Sr. helps provide kids with shopping spree

December 26, 2018 by Paul Nielsen

Growing up, Steve Smith Sr. was an angel kid, which meant donors to such organizations as the Salvation Army helped provide Smith and his family with Christmas gifts and other support. Now after a … [Read more...]

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Students flex their design, programming skills on robots

December 14, 2018 by Paul Nielsen

MONROE – Students from all over Union County converged Dec. 8 at South Piedmont Community College for the Fall Robotics Classic. The event was sponsored by the Union County Public Schools Career … [Read more...]

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Weddington advances to state title game

December 14, 2018 by Paul Nielsen

WEDDINGTON — Two years ago, two young assistant football coaches faced off in the Class 3AA State Championship game when Weddington played East Guilford. On one side was Warriors offensive line coach … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports

Nicole Jordan pegged as parade grand marshal just like her grandmother

December 7, 2018 by Paul Nielsen

Editor's note: The Town of Waxhaw canceled this year's parade in anticipation of winter weather.  WAXHAW – When Nicole Jordan was a child, the Waxhaw native hung out at work with her grandmother a … [Read more...]

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McGee earns Lifetime Achievement Award

November 30, 2018 by Paul Nielsen

WINGATE – When Jerry McGee took over as the president of what is now Wingate University in 1992, the school had just under 1,000 students and was known as Wingate College. When McGee retired in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education

Leaders expect new expressway to transform region

November 30, 2018 by Paul Nielsen

STALLINGS – Drivers can now legally drive 65 miles per hour in Union County. After nearly three decades of discussions and planning, the Monroe Expressway saw its first vehicle traffic Nov. 27 as the … [Read more...]

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Doodle Sasser Distillery epitomizes family business

November 23, 2018 by Paul Nielsen

INDIAN TRAIL – Whiskey is being made in Union County, and it’s legal to boot. Doodle Sasser Distillery celebrated the production and distribution of its GOAT Whiskey (Greatest of All Time) with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News

Cooper’s school visit part of travel goal

November 23, 2018 by Paul Nielsen

MONROE – North Carolina First Lady Kristin Cooper is well over 50 percent of the way to her goal of making meaningful visits to every county in North Carolina by 2020. The First Lady set that goal … [Read more...]

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