From food to family, sunsets to pets, there may be no greater use of mobile devices these days than posting FOMO-inducing photos. Note to non-millennials, FOMO means fear of missing out. If your … [Read more...]
It’s time to close the health insurance coverage gap
By Patrick Woodie Last week, 684 rural advocates from 89 North Carolina counties traveled to Raleigh to let their voices be heard by our state leaders. It was the NC Rural Center’s third-annual … [Read more...]
My adventures at the senior expo
If the newsroom encounters a problem, such as a story falling through very late in production, then I can navigate around the obstacle like a seasoned Starfleet captain. But if left to my own devices … [Read more...]
15 people fighting for seniors
We started a tradition with the launch of our senior expos last year to recognize 15 people in Mecklenburg and Union counties focused on providing resources to enhance the lives of seniors. Here are … [Read more...]
Poverty simulation shows how hard life can be
MONROE – Students, teachers, caseworkers and others got to experience what it's like to live in poverty March 8 during a simulation organized by Common Heart and South Piedmont Community College. … [Read more...]
Teachers thwarted my evil plans
I don’t think the world would have been ready for me wearing spandex. Had certain teachers not intervened over the course of my youth, I probably would have become a supervillain with a hunger to … [Read more...]
Union County’s 50 most powerful women
We're taking a look at community leaders in positions of influence in honor of Women's History Month Politics • Surluta Anthony: The Monroe City Councilwoman sums up her public service to … [Read more...]
Union County roads are in shambles
By Frank Cappella Reader submission I’ve been an area resident of Wesley Chapel for 12 years and I’m not against growth and development here in Union County. Further, if it wasn’t for … [Read more...]
Summer camps we’ll probably never see
I just got done watching six hours of Grant Cardone and Gary Vaynerchuk videos on YouTube about how I can reach my career potential. I didn't get anything done at work today, but I'm going to crush … [Read more...]
Show your community some love this Valentine’s Day
By Quint Studer Most of us love our community and want the best for it. It's our home. It's where we live, work, learn, play, and raise our families. And yet, it's easy to go about our daily lives … [Read more...]