Community turns out for ‘Mending Elsie’s Heart 5K’
HAYESVILLE, N.C. – Already, Elsie West’s story has brought multiple communities together to rally behind her – and she’s less than 2 months old.
‘Rockpile’ installation brings unique memorial to Blairsville
Most Americans know of the Vietnam War, but few have heard of the Rockpile, aka Elliott Combat Base, or Núi Một in Vietnamese. Located about 10 miles south of the former demilitarized zone in Vietnam, its seclusion and difficult terrain made it a strategic point of interest.
Vietnam Veterans Day event offers vets a ‘Welcome Home’
In observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Sunday, March 29, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7807 in Hiawassee hosted a Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony and celebration for the local veterans of Union, Towns and Clay Counties. Butch Underwood is credited as the “mastermind” behind the…
Banff marks second year of success in Blairsville
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour celebrates all things outdoors, and March 28 heralded its second year coming to the Union County Schools Fine Arts Center. As the name suggests, the World Tour is an extension of the nine-day premier event in Banff, Canada, that takes place every…
College & Career Fair highlights student options
The College and Career Fair returned to Union County High School on Thursday, March 26, providing students with direct access to a variety of educational and professional organizations to help them decide how to write the next chapters of their lives. Held at least once a semester at the UCHS Gym,…
UCMS leadership changes, Teachers of Year highlighted
The Union County Board of Education had plenty to celebrate March 19 with the observance of School Board Appreciation Week, the announcement of Teachers of the Year, the recognition of retiring Middle School Principal Tammy Hughes, and the welcoming of new UCMS leadership. At the Central Office…
Boyts, Lawrence make the cut at All-State Band
Two Union County High School Band students made their community proud during this year’s Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Band Performance at the Classic Center in Athens March 5-7. Landon Boyts and Roland Lawrence, both in the 10th grade, received the opportunity after proving the…
Egg Hunt makes colorful debut at Farmers Market
Families thronged to the Union County Farmers Market the second day of spring, on Saturday, March 21, when the annual Easter Egg Hunt by the Union County Recreation Department brightened up the surrounding field and riverbank with a sea of multicolored goodies. The fun officially started at 10…
Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds beds for kids in need
YOUNG HARRIS – Blairsville’s Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter may be new, but it’s already made a major difference in the lives of children in need. Most recently, the organization held a bed-building workshop at Young Harris Mayor’s Park on March 18, attended by about 150 student volunteers from…
Super Chef Showdown a victory for locals in need
The Super Chef Showdown by Hope House of Union County wowed even the pickiest of palates at First United Methodist Church on March 14, and organizers are incredibly grateful to have raised over $25,000 between ticket sales, event sponsors, a silent auction and private donations. Every year, all…