On Friday, August 24, the American Red Cross of Union County will be holding a blood drive and bone marrow typing at Piedmont High School. The drive is in honor of Rick Phillips, a teacher at the school who has Leukemia.
Rick recently came out of being in remission for six years, and when the Principal, […]

When the dog days of summer deliver hot temperatures and high humidity, the American Red Cross of Union County urges residents to take precautions against the heat.  Below are some ways you can beat the heat. 

Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Light colors will reflect away some of the sun’s energy. It is […]

The American Red Cross of Union County will hold their 7th Annual Go For Blood! event on Saturday, August 4. The day kicks off at scenic Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw with cycling/running/equestrian routes leading you through the rolling pathways of North and South Carolina, and ends with a cook-out and raffle by the lake. […]