Sons of Pioneers perform genre-defining concert
Plenty of people came dressed in their best Western getups – giddyups, if you will – for the annual Sons of the Pioneers concert at the Union County Fine Arts Center on Sept. 21.
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Council hears grieving mother, adopts mill rate
After opening the floor to public speakers at the start of their Sept. 9 regular meeting, the Blairsville City Council and Mayor Robert “Buddy” Moore heard a grieving mother turn her pain into a warning for others.
‘Tribute to Heroes’ honors POW/MIA service members
Memorial Day and Veterans Day are well-known patriotic holidays, but not many people are aware that the third Friday in September marks the official annual observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day. In Union County, the heroes who never came home were mourned and quietly celebrated for their…
Hope in the Mountains event promotes recovery awareness
September is Suicide Prevention and National Recovery Month, making it the perfect time to check in on loved ones. Coinciding with these occasions, local nonprofit Positive Pathways, Inc.
Legion Golf Tournament supports local veterans
The American Legion Golf Tournament returned this year on Tuesday, Sept. 9, offering a great excuse for folks to not just come out and have a fun day enjoying the scenery of the Butternut Creek Golf Course, but also support a great cause.
Union County honors pledge to ‘Never Forget’
It’s difficult for many to believe that 24 years have passed since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001.
Sorghum in the Mountains on track for 2025 debut
The sorghum festival is returning to Union County the second and third weekends in October, albeit under a slightly different name: The Sorghum in the Mountains Festival. Named so due to legal limitations surrounding the old branding, the festival will continue to represent Appalachian heritage and…
Annual Patriot Day event to honor memory of 9/11
Where were you when the world stopped turning that terrible September day 24 years ago? Locals of all ages will ponder that question during the annual 9/11 ceremony taking place at the Union County Fine Arts Center on Patriot Day, that is, on Thursday, Sept.
Band of Steel brings the Caribbeans to Hiawassee
HIAWASSEE – The Woody Gap Band of Steel received an enthusiastic welcome at the Enchanted Music on the Square Concert Series in Hiawassee on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Duck Derby breaks record for kids’ Christmas program
This year’s Duck Derby Shop With A Cop Fundraiser was the biggest one yet. At 3,586 ducks strong, that’s 400 more tickets purchased than the previous record in 2024.