News: Local

May. 09, 2013 @ 04:36 PM

Council rejects housing for senior citizens

A senior housing project on 2517 Secrest Shortcut Road will not move forward after Monroe City Council unanimously denied a rezoning request Tuesday night.


May. 08, 2013 @ 12:45 PM

Coke grant equips Habitat with recycling bins

Union County Habitat for Humanity received 50 new outdoor-use recycling bins to place at local businesses. 


May. 08, 2013 @ 12:43 PM

Summit identifies path to better serve homeless

Community members agreed that they need a network and better communication in order to best serve the homeless, hungry and needy in the community at Tuesday’s Hunger and Homeless Summit.


May. 08, 2013 @ 12:42 PM

One hundred holes equals $115,000 for Safe Alliance

On Monday, about 18 golfers played 100 holes of golf to benefit Safe Alliance. 


May. 07, 2013 @ 04:42 PM

County OKs long-term water supply deal

In six to ten years, Union County will have a new water source — a pipeline to Lake Tillery.


May. 07, 2013 @ 04:40 PM

Outcry blunts solid waste fee increase

After many resident calls and emails, the Union County Board of Commissioners decided not to implement the proposed rate increase and payment method for the county’s six solid waste disposal sites.