Not many people get the chance to reunite with childhood friends after the better part of a century, but members of the Union County High School Class of 1956 did just that in coming together for their 70th Class Reunion on June 6. Class of ’56 graduate Bobby Jackson hosted the event out of his…
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Fire Station 3 welcomes community to open house
An estimated 150 to 200 visitors gathered at Union County Fire Station No. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, for the station’s annual open house. One visitor even said his family traveled all the way from Illinois to attend the event, where guests can tour the station, explore equipment, meet…
Housing concerns highlighted at City Council meeting
Blairsville city officials reviewed the results of a community housing survey during the City Council’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 9, finding that residents are facing limited housing options as home prices, rental costs and demand rise. The survey, which received approximately 400 responses, was conducted in January as a part of the city’s…
Nani’s Restaurant closes after 19 years in community
No Byline Nani’s Restaurant felt an outpouring of love during its customer appreciation event on Wednesday, June 10. The occasion also served as a chance to say goodbye after 19 years of service in Blairsville. Read more…
County, residents aligned against data centers
On Thursday, June 11, the Union County Commissioner’s Office welcomed more than 400 people to the Multipurpose Gym at the Sports Center for a public hearing on revisions to the local ordinance regarding “data centers.” It was the largest county meeting anyone could remember and lasted about 2.5 hours, potentially another record. Read more…
Drowning accident claims life of Union County native
A Blairsville man lost his life last week in a drowning accident on the North Carolina side of Lake Chatuge. Michael Pickelsimer was 41 years old. At approximately 7:34 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, Clay County Dispatch received a call from a woman stating that her boyfriend had fallen out of a kayak and was…