Movie Reviews By Bruce Kantor | Shutter Island

Shutter island

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.

Leonardo is [...]

The Union County Performance Ensemble Scores Big With Miss Saigon, Drawing Attention From Across The State

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.

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Central Academy & Monroe High School Wrestlers Qualify For State Tournament

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 [...]

CMC-Union’s Night Of Hearts Set For February 23

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: [...]

The Scoop Network Launches New City Of Monroe Community Voices Blog With Pete Hovanec

I am pleased to announce our latest “Community Voices” blog written by City Of Monroe, Commmunications & Tourism Officer, Pete Hovanec.

The Scoop Network supports our local community and we are offering an opportunity for officials, business, organizations & individuals to join our network and let your voice be heard.

Today, Pete Hovanec’s [...]

Jerry Simpson Files For Union County Commissioner

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 [...]

Two Union County Public Schools Participate In Mexico Showcase

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 [...]