Two US Marshalls played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo go to a hospital for the criminally insane to investigate the disappearance of an inmate. The story which takes place in 1954 shows horrendous living conditions. As the story progresses the two are unable to leave.
Union County, NC – Union County students from eight different high schools have combined their talents on stage this month to perform Miss Saigon, a tragic love story centered on the Vietnam War and the fall of Saigon. It has been a huge undertaking, drawing favorable comments from all over the state.
Central Academy placed 2 wrestlers into the state wrestling tournament and Monroe High School qualified 3 from this past weekends tournament in Rosewood, NC.
Will Robinson (285 lbs.) & Daniel Gregorich (103 lbs.) from Central Academy won the 1A East Division Tournament.
Miles Cook (189 lbs.), Zack Cooper (119 lbs.) & James Swann [...]
Union County, NC – March is registration time for pre-kindergarten classes in Union County.
Children who will be 4 years old on or before Aug. 31 may be eligible for free pre-kindergarten classes, administered by Union Smart Start and Union County Public Schools. Registration begins on March 1 and ends on March 31. Any [...]
Union County, NC – Carolinas Medical Center-Union and its Active Women program will host Night of Hearts, a heart healthy event for women that includes free health screenings, heart healthy education and a bunco tournament. Organizers expect 500+ women to attend. For more information, visit www.cmc-union.org/nightofhearts
When: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 5-8 p.m.
Where: [...]
I am pleased to announce our latest “Community Voices” blog written by City Of Monroe, Commmunications & Tourism Officer, Pete Hovanec.
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Monroe, NC – Waxhaw resident Jerry Simpson has filed to run for Union County County Commissioner. This is Simpson’s first attempt at public office.
Simpson retired in 2008 from NC State University where he served as Director of Cooperative Extension’s Union County Center. According to Simpson, “I have spent the last 30 years working [...]
Union County, NC – Select kindergarten students from Marshville Elementary and New Salem Elementary schools participated in a cultural showcase recently focusing on Mexico during a special program held on the campus of New Salem Elementary School.
Teachers from these UCPS sister schools worked collaboratively to plan the two-hour global project. Students participating had [...]