Weddington has a celebrity in their midst. Alexander Michaels, a Weddington Middle School student, has stepped into the limelight, after a move became featured at a Hollywood film … [Read more...]
Eastern Monroe could see new charter school
MONROE – The city of Monroe could see a new charter school in the next couple years. At least, that’s what Eddie Goodall, board chairman of Monroe Charter Academy, is hoping. The charter school … [Read more...]
Education Briefs: Sept. 2
UCPS bond campaign begins After Union County Commissioners approved bond language in early August, Union County Public Schools staff has begun to spread information about how the bond could impact … [Read more...]
Kicking off the new year: Houlihan starts school year with district tour
Monday wasn’t just the first day of school for children across Union County Public Schools, but also for the district’s new superintendent, Andrew Houlihan. Houlihan sent his two children at … [Read more...]
Eagle Scouts build fence for Humane Society
Less than 5 percent of Boys Scouts reach their Eagle Scout rank. Thankfully for the Humane Society of Union County, two Boy Scouts of different troops – Brice Martin and Ryan Haymore – fall on the … [Read more...]
Education Briefs: Aug. 26
Rodgers named principal at Sun Valley Elementary School MONROE – The Union County Board of Education approved Susan Rodgers as principal at Sun Valley Elementary School at a specially called … [Read more...]
Marvin Ridge eighth-grader beautifies courtyard
Eighth-grader Zoe Renner wants other kids to share the same experience she had in elementary school. The Marvin Ridge Middle School student devoted her Girl Scout Silver Award project to making … [Read more...]
Bullying not as prevalent in North Carolina
Every seven minutes a child is bullied and the majority happens with no interventions, according to National Voices for Equality Education and Enlightenment (NVEEE). Cyberbullying has been on the … [Read more...]
Education Briefs: Aug. 19
SPCC receives largest family donation in its history MONROE – Carlton Tyson and family gave a donation to South Piedmont Community College that represents the largest gift in the college’s … [Read more...]
Waxhaw kid earns top marks in area racing scene
WAXHAW – Twelve-year-old Dylan Notaro, of Waxhaw, has a need for speed and he’s burned rubber to make a name for himself in the Charlotte racing circuit. Dylan began his racing journey when he was … [Read more...]
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