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Glug, Glug, Glug. Join Charlotte In The 60 Day No Fizz Weight Loss Campaign

Stacey Simms. WBT Radio

A bunch of folks in Charlotte, including me, are starting a challenge today. We’re trying to drink more water. A lot more water! It’s called 60 in 60. It starts today and you can get all the info here at NoFizzCLT (@NoFizzCLT). In a nut shell, they’re [...]

Community Blood Center Of The Carolinas August Blood Drives In Union County

Union County, NC – Make a blood donation this month at the following locations in Union County.

Dates & Locations:
August 12, 2010 Army Recruitment Office – Monroe 1827 Dickerson Blvd Monroe, NC 28110 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

August 22, 2010 Lakeview Baptist Church 4602 Concord Hwy Monroe, NC 28110 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

August [...]

Union West Rotary Announces Honorary Paul Harris Fellow Recipient

INDIAN TRAIL, NC – Union West Rotary Club has announced Dr. Glenn Baron as a Honorary Paul Harris Fellow Award recipient for his work in the “Libros for Learning” organization. This organization’s mission is to build as many libraries as they can in poverty stricken regions of Mexico.

Paul Harris Fellow recognition [...]

Stallings Chestnut Oaks Participates In The 27th Annual National Night Out Evening Celebration!

Union County, NC – A great time was had Tuesday night at Chestnut Oaks in Stallings. NBC News 36 was there, Mayor Lynda Paxton, Stallings Police and Fire Department, Union County Sheriff’s Office all with police community relations in mind. Dan Starks demonstrated self defense safety simulations with residents then enjoying covered dish [...]

Union County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ed Davis Honored By Rotary

Union County, NC – Dr. Ed Davis, superintendent of Union County Public Schools, has been chosen by the Rotary Club of Monroe to receive the “Service Above Self” award. Davis, the 2009-2010 North Carolina Southwest Regional Superintendent of the Year, was recognized during the July 27, 2010 Rotary Club of Monroe meeting in [...]

National Night Out Locations For Monroe, NC & Union County

Tuesday is National Night Out. Below you will find a list of the Monroe area neighborhoods participating as well as what activities are planned at each neighborhood.

Judges, as well as city council members, will be visiting the locations. Bud Berro, a representative from Governor Bev Purdue’s office, and Congressman Larry Kissell will be [...]

Marie Vann Breast Cancer Poker Run Raises Over $10,000

Union County, NC – Between 150 – 175 bikes & raised over $10,000.00 for the Marie Vann Breast Cancer Benefit Poker Run on July 24, 2010. The back of the t-shirts were filled with the names of 84 sponsors, most of which donated $50.00 and up to $200.00 to help out a local [...]

Leadership Forum Builds Community In Stallings

Union County, NC – Stallings Mayor Lynda Paxton showed hospitality on July 17 at the Stallings Civic Center. She cited the Roseto Effect sense of community when referring to our town of Stallings where an Italian town in PA had a low rate of heart issues and they attributed it to the connectivity [...]

Go For Blood Bike Tour & Road Race On Saturday August 7

Union County, NC – The Union & Anson County Red Cross are sponsoring the 2010 “Go For Blood” Bike Tour & Road Race on Saturday, August 7 at Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw, NC. There will be a cookout, music & fun. Register early by August 1 for a $10 discount on your [...]

Summerdaze Band Is Grateful For Outpouring Of Support From Monroe

The following is an open letter to the citizens of Monroe from Mitch Simpson of “Summerdaze”.

I wanted to take the opportunity to thank the very good people of Monroe for their outpouring of support of Summerdaze every time we play there. We first played Monroe for their downtown music series [...]

Carolina Thread Trail Public Meetings Next Week

The Carolina Thread Trail is a regional network of greenways and trails that will reach 15 counties and 2.3 million citizens. It will link people, places, cities, towns and attractions. It will link lives. The trail will preserve our natural areas and will be a place for exploration of nature, culture, science and [...]

NC Law Enforcement 5K Torch Run/Walk Event Benefitting Special Olympics This Saturday July 17

Monroe, NC – On Saturday, July 17th the annual Special Olympics 5K Torch Run/Walk event will be held in downtown Monroe, NC. If you or someone you know enjoys running, walking or just looking for a challenge we would love to have the participation. All the proceeds collected will go to Special Olympic [...]

Monroe July 4th Celebrations Will Be Held on Sunday

Monroe, NC – Monroe’s July 4th celebration will be held on the 4th, this year which is Sunday in Belk Tonawanda Park. Amusement rides and concessions begin at 4:30. There is a free concert by “Summer Daze” and it is from 7 – 9:30 pm.

Fireworks begin at 9:30. Bring the family for [...]

Registration Opens For Heart Of A Champion Day In Union County

Union County, NC – Carolinas Medical Center-Union has partnered with Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute and OrthoCarolina to host the first Heart of a Champion Day in Union County on Saturday, July 10, from 8 a.m. to noon. This event is open to all student athletes who attend high school in Union, [...]

City Of Monroe Car Cruise In Photo Highlights

Special thanks to Mike Tomberlin who photographed the event.

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Aw Shucks To Appear On History Channel's #1 Show This Monday, June 14 At 9PM

Union County, NC – American Pickers, The History Channel’s #1 show, will air an episode filmed locally in Monroe at Aw Shucks this Monday, June 14th at 9pm. Pickers Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz scour the country searching for hidden treasures anywhere they can find them- from barns to basements. They refer [...]