Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the Naional Assoc. of Realtors, addresses the problem that we are facing in the housing market and tells of a tool that Congress could use to do something about it. “A crisis in confidence is what’s keeping home sales from rising. Our mortgage interest rates are at historic lows”, […]

Godspell Jr. will be presented Friday, May 30th and Saturday, May 31st at 7 pm each evening at Union Academy Upper Campus gym located at 675 N. ML King, Jr. Blvd, Monroe. The Union Academy cast of sltudents is directed by Todd Ford, UA theatre instructor.
Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students, and children […]

Date: Saturday, May 24h
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Place to meet: Waxhaw United Methodist Church
Waxhaw Commissioner Joyce Blythe & Waxhaw native Melvin Faris will share historical tidbits during a walking tour of historic downtown Waxhaw. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a bottle of water and meet at the Waxhaw United Methodist Church. For further details: call […]

The Union County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale on Sat. May 10th from 9 am to 1 pm at the Union County Agri-Services Ctr. 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC. In addition, the Union County Master Gardeners are selling locally manufactured rain barrels, which can be picked up on the same day […]

Relay for Life will be held at the Sun Valley High School Stadium beginning at noon on May 9th. The 24 hour event will honor those who have battled cancer. Survivor ceremony begins at 6 pm and luminary event at 9 pm. Live entertainment, food and drinks.
For details, please call 704-226-2917 or email unioncountyrelay@yahoo.com

May 17, 2008
Time: 10 am - 6 pm
Details: Two days of arts, crafts, antiques and great food and band stand entertainment in Historic Downtown Waxhaw.
3rd Annual Doggie Idol
Sponsored by K-9z to 5 Dog Training and The Furry Godmother. Bring your hound and register to win ribbons and trophies in categories such as best groomed, most […]

Date: April 24, 2008
Time: 4:30 - 7pm
Details: Open Air Market Monroe returns on Thursday, April 24th and every Thursday through the growing season. Fresh produce, flowers, bedding plants, whole wheat baked goods, local honey and lots more are for sale in the parking lot across from the Old Courthouse at the corner of Franklin […]

A few seats remain for this Friday’s (April 18, 8:30-1:30) Women’s Leadership Conference at the Union Co. Agricultural Center on Hwy. 74, between Monroe and Wingate. This years topic, “Everyday Ethics–the black, the white, the gray” is sure to promote healthy discussion among the participants. A panal of local professional women will […]