DSS board

to meet today

MONROE — The Union County Board of Social Services will meet today at 3 p.m. in the administrative offices of the Department of Social Services, 1212 W. Roosevelt Blvd.

Flu shots to be

offered Thursday

MONROE — Community Health Services of Union County will offer flu shots at Mill Creek Baptist Church on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost is $30, by cash or check, or free with a Medicare card. Those who receive a shot should bring all insurance cards and wear a short-sleeve or roll-up sleeve shirt. Pregnant women will need a note of approval from their doctor. For more information, call 704-296-0909.

Unity/Jackson

meeting Thursday

LANCASTER, S.C. — The Unity/Jackson area crime watch meeting will be held at Unity ARP Church on Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Turning Point gets $20,000 grant

MONROE — Turning Point of Union County has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Mary Kay Foundation.

The foundation’s annual shelter grant giving program awarded $3 million in total grants to 150 domestic violence shelters in all 50 states. Each shelter received a $20,000 grant to help combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open.