With the first day of school right around the corner, families gathered at First United Methodist Church of Union County on Saturday, Aug. 2, for the 10th Annual Backpack 2 School Bash, where children picked out free backpacks to stuff with school supplies.
On Thursday, July 24, the Union County Board of Education held its final meeting of the summer before the start of the 2025-2026 school year on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
HIAWASSEE – Everyone’s heart was Mountain Lion purple thanks to the infectious enthusiasm of Young Harris College Athletic Director Aaron Bessey when he visited the Sundance Grill on Friday, Aug. 1, with Associate Athletic Director for External Operations Madison Urquiola.
Moriah Owenby may only be 17 years old, but she’s already making a name for herself on the music stage. As a member of local band John Cochran and the Cowhands that plays numerous regional shows throughout the year, Owenby has charmed listeners with her talent and is actively seeking a future where…
After more than 15 years of continuous operation, the Union County Food Pantry is closing. Donations are no longer being accepted, and the last day for residents to utilize the pantry is Aug.
Union County students are invited to take part in what has become a local “Back to School” tradition – receiving a free pair of new, name-brand shoes donated for them by generous individuals and businesses in the community. Just in time for classes to start, children in need of new shoes can simply…
Coosa Water Authority would like its roughly 2,000 customers to know that they have not actually been exposed to dangerous levels of fluoride in their drinking water. This month, Coosa Water mailed a “Fluoride MCL Violation” notice to customers along with its 2024 Water Quality Report.
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NO BYLINE - UCB Kids Day25 Front: United Community welcomed children to its annual Kids Day event on Friday, July 25, featuring many fun activities and free Kona Ice snow cones that came in particularly handy that hot summer day.
Summer break is just about over, meaning it’s time for children to start gearing up to head back to school for a new academic year, and the five campuses of Union County Schools are ready to welcome students into their halls once more on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
