As a part of Wingate University’s Fine Arts of Being Southern Symposium mothers and daughters can enjoy a southern-style tea on Sunday, April 1 from 1 p.m.  to 3 p.m. in the LaVerne Banquet Hall. The cost is $2 per mother/daughter pair.
An assortment of tea and light snacks will accompany a review of the history […]

As part of Wingate University’s Fine Arts of Being Southern Symposium, author and motivational speaker Debbie Morris will visit the campus Saturday, March 31 at 3 p.m. for a free lecture about her personal journey told in her book “Forgiving the Dead Man Walking.” The event will take place in the George A. Batte Jr. […]

Local artisans and craft vendors will gather in the academic quad at Wingate University on Sat. March 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to sell their items. Admission is free.
Following the Craft Show, sculptor Tom Clark will discuss his famous creations at 1 p.m. in the Recital Hall on campus. After […]

Mary Erickson of Marshville, N.C., will display her oil paintings at Wingate University March 13- April 5 from 9 a.m. to 5p.m. each weekday in the C. Douglas Helms Gallery.
Erickson discusses our connection to the natural world through her oil paintings. This first time solo exhibition encompasses her travels through Argentina and Ireland, in […]

Positive Impact of Union County recently opened our doors at our new location, 600 E. Franklin Street here in Monroe. This is a great opportunity for us because now we are here in the heart of Monroe and closer to the students and families we serve.
In addition to the Structured Day Program, we will be […]

The Wingate University Theatre will present Ron Osborne’s comedy, First Baptist of Ivy Gap March 22-24 and March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the George A. Batte, Jr. Fine Arts Center.
The play explores the lives of six women during the World War II era and their dreams, desires and disappointments. The play then fast […]

Wingate University’s Friends of the Library will host a luncheon with Nan Graham, author of “In a Magnolia Minute” Thurs. March 29 at 11:30 a.m. in the La Verne Banquet Hall on campus. Tickets are $30, and this event is open to the public.
Graham, who is also the commentator for WHQR Public Radio in Wilmington, […]

Josh Gracin will kick off the Wingate University Fine Arts of Being Southern Symposium with a concert on March 28 at 8 p.m. in Cuddy Arena on the university’s campus. Tickets are $20.
Most easily recognized as a finalist, placing fourth, on “American Idol” in its second season, Gracin used that experience to jump start a […]

On Tuesday, March 27th the American Red Cross of Union County will hold a free business seminar entitled “Is Your Business Prepared?” at the Union County Chamber of Commerce to enlighten businesses on how to stay safe. At the seminar Marcy Collyer from NC OSHA will discuss the latest standards and recommendations, followed by a […]

Red’s Bar & Boogie and WIXE Radio are holding a Motorcycle Poker Run on Saturday, March 31st at Red’s Bar & Boogie, located at 1000 West Roosevelt Boulevard, Monroe, NC, 28110. The run will be held to raise funds for the family of the late American Red Cross volunteer Fred Clark and the American Red […]