The Netbook Nook At Waxhaw Elementary School

Union County, NC – In February of 2011 the Waxhaw Elementary School officially opened the Netbook Nook. So you are wondering what a Netbook Nook is, right? Well, it is a classroom that has been transformed into a special room filled with a class set of Dell Netbooks.

A Dell Netbook is a [...]

Obituary, Marshall Lee, 89

Mr. Marshall Lee, 89 died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Carolina Medical Center-Union.

Mr. Lee was born October 30, 1921 in Sampson County, N.C., son of the late Robert and Maude Simpson Lee, he was retired from Allvac Inc.

Visitation will be Friday, March 11, 2011 at McEwen Funeral Home of [...]

Scoop Movie Reviews By Bruce Kantor

The Rite Movie Review

Anthony Hopkins and Colin O’Donoghue. This is The Exorcist revisited. Colin O’Donoghue is a young man who enters the priesthood. Prior to taking his final vows he has a crisis of belief wondering if he really is seriously committed to the calling as a priest. He is offered a [...]

Take A Trip To The Cherokee Casino With The Benton Heights Lions Club

Benton Heights Lions Club is sponsoring a fun filled day trip by bus to Cherokee Casino on March 29th. The cost is $45 per person and each person will receive a $20 FREE play card.

The bus will leave the Monroe Crossing Mall Parking lot at 7am. The bus will make one quick [...]

Wheat, Sweets And Meat

Wednesday, March 9, is the start of the observance of Lent. I don’t always participate, but my white shiny Reebok wearing brother-in-law does so we were talking about it tonight.

I suggested that he give up trying to tell jokes. He didn’t see the humor in my remark, which is conclusive evidence [...]

Growing The Most Important Crop | Union County Begins Ag Safety Awareness Week

Union County, NC – As spring arrives, March 6-12, 2011, Farm Bureaus from across the United States start their emphasis on a very important program, Agricultural Safety Awareness Week.

This year the theme is “Growing the Most Important Crop” which focuses on making farms and ranches safe for farmers, their family members and employees [...]

Levine Children's Hospital & Jersey Mike's Subs In Monroe Teaming Up For A Month Of Giving

Monroe, NC – Levine Children’s Hospital is joining forces with Jersey Mike’s Subs in Monroe in a March “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign. The campaign will culminate in a nationwide event, Jersey Mike’s “Make a Difference Day” on March 28.

During the month of March, customers can make a donation to Levine Children’s Hospital, [...]

SPCC Releases President’s List, Dean’s List For Fall 2010 Semester

Union County, NC – South Piedmont Community College Vice President of Student Success Elaine Clodfelter has released the names of students who have been included on the President’s List and Dean’s List for the fall semester 2010.

Students on the President’s List were enrolled in an associate degree or diploma program for a minimum [...]