By Josh Stein Earlier this month, the Durham Housing Authority relocated about 270 families from McDougald Terrace, a Durham public housing complex, after inspections indicated elevated carbon … [Read more...]
Vick: Indian Trail needs a reboot
I don't know what is happening or what will happen to Indian Trail Town Manager Patrick Sadek. Since we learned the town council voted to place him on administrative leave as a third-party … [Read more...]
Opinion: Oscar nominations could use more women
Forget winter, spring, summer or fall. Award season tops the list of my favorite seasons. From the red carpet glamor to the funny hosts and heartfelt acceptance speeches, award shows are some of the … [Read more...]
We’re increasing coverage of 55-and-older issues
Two things stuck with me while taking notes during a meeting Jan. 9 at Mint Hill Town Hall. One, that foot-long meatball sub I ate an hour prior to the meeting is really starting to create some … [Read more...]
FINE PRINT: The SECURE Act, explained
Dear Attorney, I am 68 years old and have an IRA with what I hope is enough money for me to able to live on comfortably and be able to leave some to my children when I pass away. I know the New Year … [Read more...]
Cappella: High density hypocrisy as county commissioners raise water rates
by Frank Cappella Reader submission On Dec. 2, the Union County Board of Commissioners voted to raise rates on water and sewer a whopping 33%. Increasing water rates will be just one byproduct, as … [Read more...]
Indian Trail readers, give me a hug (I showered today)
I can't tell you how many times I've been asked over the years at Union County Weekly if we ever considered launching a newspaper focused solely on Indian Trail. I've always responded optimistically … [Read more...]
Forest: North Carolina can finally bridge the urban-rural divide
By Dan Forest Over the past decade, conservative policies have led to unprecedented growth in many parts of North Carolina. Our urban areas are doing well. But for every tower-crane dotting the … [Read more...]
Waxhaw readers, give me a hug (I showered today)
As word started to spread that Charlotte Media Group was launching two new weekly newspapers in Union County, I received some feedback from folks wondering what exactly would go on the front page of a … [Read more...]
Vick: We’re launching two new weeklies
Charlotte Media Group will launch two new weekly newspapers Jan. 10 dedicated to covering Indian Trail and Waxhaw. Each town will have its own distinct print newspaper. While growing newspaper … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 8
- Next Page »