News

May. 16, 2013 @ 05:12 PM

County offers budget; schools say it is not enough

The first draft of Union County FY 2013-2014 budget includes just enough revenue to balance out expenditures, but Union County Public Schools has asked for more money than what county officials have assigned to education.


May. 15, 2013 @ 12:40 PM

School inflatables bounced

Inflatable devices, such as bounce houses and large slides, will no longer be allowed on school property. 


May. 15, 2013 @ 12:39 PM

UA headmaster wants to increase rigor

After months of searching, the Union Academy Board of Directors chose Ann Walters as the new headmaster.


May. 11, 2013 @ 03:36 PM

Fight over government prayer heats up

The Union County Board of Commissioners received a second letter warning it to end prayer before meetings.


May. 11, 2013 @ 01:09 PM

Aikmus, Helms want firm prices before seeking bids on capital projects

The Union County Board of Commissioners are pushing for more control over what capital projects are funded.


May. 11, 2013 @ 12:23 PM

Wingate graduates 445

In the shade of the huge trees of Wingate University's academic quadrangle, the class of 2013 began a new chapter.