Wingate News

Hazardous chemicals were seized and two people arrested on drug charges Monday afternoon.

Towns that oppose selling the hospital are lining up against the commissioners. The Union County Board of Commissioners is shopping Carolinas Medical Center - Union and hopes to get upwards of $200 million for it.

For more information about organizations that will help local families with the holidays, see our guide .

Taylor Nicole Huss Taylor Nicole Huss was 1 year old Nov. 21, 2009. She is the daughter of Mark Guyton and Ashley Huss, both of Monroe.

MONROE a ' Five people have been arrested in connection with the death of Marshall Eugene Little Jr., who died after being shot and wrecking his car while driving through Marshville early Monday morning.

Police searched a neighborhood in Wingate for a man who fled from a license check and into a wooded area.

MONROE a ' Union County Public Schools raised $136,352 for United Way this year, down $24,397 from last year.

WINGATE a ' The Wingate Volunteer Fire Department will open a Christmas tree lot at noon today.

Wingate, N.C.----The 24th-ranked Wingate University Bulldogs hit .389 for the match as they swept the Eagles of Carson-Newman College 3-0 in NCAA Division II Southeast regional semi-final action in Cuddy Arena Saturday night.

Mr. and Mrs. William Coy Norris Marshville United Methodist Church was the setting for the 4 p.m., Aug.

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Rene Dickerson's abstract, brilliantly colored paintings depict joyful scenes of African-American culture.

The Francis Marion University men's and women's cross country teams finished 22nd and 23rd in their respective meets at the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Championships, Saturday morning in Wingate, NC.

WINGATE, NC UNCP sent seven runners to Wingate University on Saturday morning to compete in the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Championship 10K race.

Republican Jim Taylor is the new mayor of Matthews. He defeated Jack Davis. Lee Myers, who has held the office for the last 18 years, didn't run for re-election. In Huntersville, Jill Swain beat back a challenge from Brian Sisson to win re-election as mayor.

MONROE Seventy-four candidates are seeking election in Union County. Polls will be open today from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. There are 50 locations to vote across the county.

Richard Wayne Blackwell Madison Richard Wayne Blackwell, 42, beloved husband and father of 1209 Webb Loop Road, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009.

One Wingate family is urging fellow residents to vote against liquor by the drink in this year's referendum.

MONROE a ' A toy and poker run to benefit the Union County Christmas Bureau is scheduled for Nov.

Kris Holloway, the author of "Monique and the Mango Rains," will give a free public lecture at Wingate University today at 9:30 a.m. in Austin Auditorium.