SWCD aiming to control region’s feral hog problem
Centuries ago, Spanish ships off the East Coast released pigs as a readily available food source. Later, European settlers adopted free-roaming farming methods, keeping swine for their hardy nature.
February 2026
Hope House keeps hope alive for residents in need
It is impossible for Hope House Director Pam Alexander to give a numerical estimate on how many homeless people are in Union County, but she does know that there are “many, many” of them. With winter in full swing and temperatures regularly plummeting, now is a dire time to be out of a stable…
First local baby of 2026 recovering well at home
Waylon William Dillard entered the world on Friday, Jan. 2, earning him the title of Union General Hospital’s 2026 New Year Baby.