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Monroe Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Nicki Wayne Parker, 36, of Monroe, N.C. was sentenced today to 135 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for trafficking methamphetamine, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. According to court documents and the sentencing hearing,...
Prep volleyball roundup 8-24-24
Four Union County volleyball teams in the Southern Carolina Conference have already won at least five games after participating in various tournaments over the weekend. Cuthbertson, Marvin Ridge, and Weddington have winning records above .500 with only one loss. Sun Valley, however, has an 8-2 record.
Man charged after multiple armed robberies in Union County, police say
MONROE, N.C. (WBTV) - A man has been charged after multiple armed robberies in Union County, according to the Monroe Police Department. Leiland Nunez, 18, was arrested on Farm Pond Lane in Indian Trail Friday night and was charged with multiple counts of robberies with a dangerous weapon. At 1:49...
Community Calendar 8-21-24
Colorectal cancer screening: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Union County Human Services, 2330 Concord Ave., Monroe, for a free colorectal cancer screening from Atrium Health. Event is for uninsured individuals age 45 and older, with services provided in both English and Spanish. For details or to check eligibility, call Hilda Sierra at 704-296-4489.
Union County Restaurant Inspections (Aug. 8-14)
The Union County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Aug. 8 to 14:. • Kentucky Fried Chicken, 13900 E. Independence Blvd. – 97 • Walmart Supercenter (deli), 2101 Younts Road – 100. Monroe restaurants. • Benton Crossroads Grill, 6004 Concord Hwy. – 99.5. • Kentucky Fried Chicken,...
Monster Mini Golf first indoor venue in Union County
MONROE, N.C. — Monster Mini-Golf, a franchised entertainment venue made its way to Union County and opened its doors as the first indoor mini golf location in Monroe in August. It’s parent company, Monster Entertainment, opened the location just in time for the Fall weather and Halloween festivities to...
Family Fun Fest 'great start to a great school year'
MONROE, N.C. — Union County Public Schools hosted its first Family Fun Fest at the Health Science Academy at Monroe Middle School on Saturday morning. Families crowded the hallways inside the school and made their way into the gymnasium, where several schools and UCPS departments had tables set up. The UCPS Mobile Book Bus was parked outside, along with food trucks ready to serve families.
Starnes inducted into N.C. Poultry Hall of Fame
RALEIGH, N.C. — A Union County poultry farmer was one of two people inducted into the N.C. Poultry Hall of Fame this summer. The N.C. Poultry Federation honored Circle S Ranch owner Samuel Starnes and Dr. Carmen “Carm” Parkhurst, who was recognized posthumously, during a July 24 ceremony at the N.C. State Park Alumni Center in Raleigh.
Charlotte man arrested in Union County
MONROE, N.C. — A Charlotte man was arrested Thursday afternoon by Monroe Police after a short car chase. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police requested assistance about 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, when they spotted a vehicle driven by a man wanted in a shooting that happened earlier in Charlotte.
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