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Photo submitted Union native David Jenkins (third from left) plays the leading role of Hans Poley in "Return to the Hiding Place," and he was joined by (left to right) his father, Ellis Jenkins; his sister, Erin Jenkins Smith; and his mother, Nanette Jenkins for the showing of the film during the Projecting Hope Film Festival in Charlotte.
Jenkins stars in ‘Return To The Hiding Place’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Friends and family of a Union native thoroughly enjoyed seeing him on the big screen — and in person — during a recent film festival. Those who know Union native and current Venice Beach, Ca. resident David Thomas Jenkins have enjoyed following his acting career and seeing him in such roles as a painter in a popular Coors Light commercial, a bully in a Pepsi Max commercial which gained popularity during the Super Bowl in 2...
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Derik Vanderford|Daily Times Meansville Riley Road Water Company Operations Manager Charlie Wilson speaks to county council members about the possibility of council sponsoring the non-profit company in the application for a South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority grant.
County to help water company obtain $350,000 grant
UNION COUNTY — Union County will sponsor the Meansville Riley Water Company in its application for grant funding to improve water line function and quality of water. During a meeting of the Union County Council Committee on Administration and Finance earlier this week, Meansville Riley Water Company Operations Manager Charlie Wilson spoke to committee members regarding MRWC’s potential application for grant funding through the South Carolin...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times Dressed as Confederate Gen. A.P. Hill, reenactor Roy McRorie addresses the Union Rotary Club about Hill, Civil War reenactment, and the experience of taking part in the Living History Event reenactments at the Cross Keys House.
Living History Event returns to the Cross Keys House
CROSS KEYS — A story from the final days of the Civil War will be reenacted during Living History Event VI at the Cross Keys House in April. For the past six years, the Union County Historical Society has sponsored the Living History Events which includes a reenactment of Confederate President Jefferson Davis’ visit to the Cross Keys House on April 30, 1865. Davis, four members of his cabinet including Secretary of State Judah P. Benjamin, ...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times Robby Moody, senior planner for Catawba Regional Council of Governments, addresses Union City Council about the 2013 Needs Assessment process which identified and prioritized community needs. The assessment is required in order for the city to be eligible for Community Development Block Grants.
City council approves 2013 Needs Assessment
UNION — Infrastructure improvements, the demolition of dilapidated houses, and continued efforts to create economic opportunities for low- to moderate-income residents are among the needs listed in the City of Union’s 2013 Needs Assessment. Robby Moody, senior planner for Catawba Regional Council of Governments, presented Union City Council with the 2013 Needs Assessment earlier this week. Moody explained that in order to apply for Communit...
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Crime Report
The Union Public Safety Department reported the following arrests : — Donald Steven Harris, 30, of 302 W. Henrietta St., Union, was charged with burglary and grand larceny around 10:55 a.m. on March 19. According to the arrest warrant, Harris drove and provided transportation to two men while they committed the crime of grand larceny in a residence located at Lakewood Drive, Union. — Deasia Monet Neal, 7, of 203 Erwin Ave., Union, was ch...
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Photo courtesy of North Greenville University The North Greenville University Concert Choir will perform at Mon-Aetna Baptist Church on April 10.
NGU Concert Choir making local stop on spring tour
TIGERVILLE — The North Greenville University Concert Choir plans to make a stop at Mon-Aetna Baptist Church in Union on their spring concert tour on Wednesday, April 10. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. The NGU Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Barry Combs, assistant professor of music, will be performing 12 concerts in churches and schools across South Carolina and North Carolina during the tour. The choir, one of 10 performing ...
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Photos by Catherine Childers Members of the audience dance to the music of Jim Quick and the Coastline Band during the Union County Health Care Foundation's Shag Night 2013 fundraiser at the Union National Guard Armory. The event raised more than $15,000 which the foundation will put toward the purchase of a cardiovascular diagnostic stress testing system for the cardiopulmonary department of Wallace Thomson Hospital.
More than $15,000 raised at Shag Night
UNION — Good music and the auction of an autographed football jersey helped the Union County Health Care Foundation raise more than $15,000 at this year’s Shag Night fundraiser. Shag Night is one of a series of fund raising events held by the foundation each year to raise funds to help purchase medical equipment for the Union Hospital District. This year’s Shag Night, which was held earlier this month at the Union National Guard Armory, fea...
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Union Music Club holds March meeting
UNION — The Union Music Club met March 12 at the home of Susan Lawson with Martha Whitener and Mrs. Lawson as hostesses. President Kathy Stepp welcomed the members to the meeting. The members recited the Invocation, Collect, and sang the Federation Hymn with Tommy Bishop at the piano. Mr. Bishop introduced and played the song of the month, “Wait for the Wagon,” words and music attributed to R. Bishop Buckley in 1851. By the time of the Ci...
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Photo courtesy of the S.C. Department of Commerce Gov. Nikki Haley presents Carmen Evola, general manager of Gonvauto South Carolina, with a plaque naming him an Ambassador for Economic Development.
Union County business leader honored by Department of Commerce
COLUMBIA — Carmen Evola, general manager of Gestamp South Carolina, was honored as an Ambassador for Economic Development by the Department of Commerce as part of South Carolina’s Industry Appreciation Week. The ceremony took place in Columbia on Tuesday on the grounds of the Governor’s mansion and highlighted 47 individuals from 46 counties for their exceptional efforts to bolster community and economic development activities in South Caroli...
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Photo courtesy of Monarch Elementary School Monarch Students win roles in UCHS play Pictured with cast members from the Union County High School Drama Department’s upcoming play are Anna Caroline Alexander and Kagen Wilson. These students won the opportunity to be in the play at the high school in April.
Community Calendar
Thursday, March 21 • The Union County Council holds a joint meeting with the Union City Council at 4 p.m. at the Advanced Technology Center to receive an economic development update and discuss other matters. The public is invited to attend. • Augsburg Lutheran Church, 151 Connector Road, Union, holds a $7 per plate spaghetti supper from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The menu includes spaghetti, meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, desserts, and d...
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City allocates more than $300,000 for sewer, water projects
UNION — The City of Union will provide more than $300,000 in matching funds to help secure grants for the second phases of the Ottaray Mill Village and Monarch Mill Village projects. Union City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve resolutions authorizing the allocation of $51,172 and $277,962 for the second phases of the Ottaray and Monarch projects, respectively. The funds will serve as matches for the Community Block Develop...
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Derik Vanderford|Daily Times Town of Carlisle Administrator Shannon McBride thumbs through the library books now available at the Town Hall.
Library books now available at Lockhart, Carlisle town halls
UNION COUNTY — The Union County Carnegie Library has introduced a new system to spread library service across the entire county. After the library’s Bookmobile driver resigned last summer, that service has not been offered. Library director Ben Loftis said the library and its board of directors was looking for the most cost-effective way of offering such a service. “Obviously, we’re the library for the county, not just the city,” Loftis s...
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Derik Vanderford|Daily Times Sarah Lewis, founder of Halfway There Rescue, speaks to members of the Union County Council Tuesday evening.
Council receives suggestions on improving animal shelter
UNION COUNTY — Union County Council members heard several ideas for improving local animal control Tuesday evening. The Union County Council Committee on County Administration and Finance — which includes all members of council — met in the Union County Courthouse Grand Jury Room. The first item on the agenda was a presentation from the founder of Halfway There Rescue, Sarah Lewis. For the past eight months, Lewis has worked in partnership ...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times Union County Republican Party Chairman Mike Fowler is one of 164 co-chairs of Gov. Nikki Haley's reelection campaign's statewide grassroots steering committee.
Fowler to work on Haley’s reelection campaign
UNION COUNTY — As he works for her reelection, Union County Republican Party Chairman Mike Fowler says he wants to have Gov. Nikki Haley come to Union County more often in the months ahead. Fowler is one of 164 co-chairs of the Haley campaign’s statewide grassroots steering committee. The co-chairs represent all of South Carolina’s 46 counties and Fowler is the only co-chair from Union County. As co-chair for Union County, Fowler said he wi...
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Crime Report
The Union County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests : — Tiffany Michael Kirby, 32, of 124 Chapel Road, Union, was charged with shoplifting and open container around 5 p.m. on March 18. According to the incident report, an employee of Dollar General, located at 1303 Lockhart Highway, Union, reported that Kirby concealed several items in her pocketbook without paying. When officers stopped the vehicle Kirby was driving, she admi...
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Seats still available for Gottschalk at the Gist’s
UNION — Experience a relaxing afternoon concert from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 23, in the Gist mansion ballroom as we explore the musical lifetime of American composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869). Enjoy a special piano performance by Dr. Brennan Szafron, organist and choirmaster at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, Spartanburg, SC. Louis Gottschalk, born in New Orleans, travelled the world, creating music with African Ameri...
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Photo courtesy of Padgett's Creek Baptist Church New steeple The Padgett's Creek Family Life Center has a new steeple. Pictured are Mr. and Mrs. Sid Brothers, church members who were instrumental on obtaining the steeple for the Family Life Center, and Mr. Vic Bramlett, chairman of the deacons.
Church Calendar
Wednesday, March 20 Noon: Grace United Methodist Church, 201 S. Church St. in Union, holds a Lenten Service. Music will be provided by Daniel Prince. The speaker will be the Rev. Rick Pendleton of First Baptist Church. A Lenten Luncheon will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 7 p.m.: Philippi Baptist Church holds Ladies Night Out. Seating is at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Sharon Jaynes. Tickets are $10 and can be purchas...
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Photo courtesy of Monarch Elementary School Collecting box tops and labels Monarch Elementary School student Rylee Austin collects BoxTops and Labels for Education for the school. Here is Rylee turning in her latest contribution to MES Records Clerk Janet Eubanks. We use these labels and boxtops to help provide classrooms with equipment and supplies. Our school would love if you are not already collecting for another group to send in your labels and boxtops to us.
Community Calendar
Thursday, March 21 • The Union County Council holds a joint meeting with the Union City Council at 4 p.m. at the Advanced Technology Center to receive an economic development update and discuss other matters. The public is invited to attend. • The Union County Board of Assessment Appeals holds a hearing in the Grand Jury Room at 5 p.m. in the Union County Courthouse. Saturday, March 23 • The Corinth Baptist Church RFL Team holds a...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times Union County Republican Party Chairman Mike Fowler points out an item on a form for David Gossett during Monday's GOP precinct reorganization meeting. Gossett will serve as delegate to the GOP's county convention in April.
Republicans reorganizing county precincts
UNION COUNTY —The Union County Republican Party is reorganizing and wants the people of Union County to join them in doing so. Local Republicans gathered Monday evening in the Grand Jury Room of the Union County Courthouse for the party’s biennial reorganization of the county’s precincts. “What we’re doing is our precinct reorganization,” Mike Fowler, party chairman, said. “Every two years anybody who wants to help organize their precinct...
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Photo submitted Bestselling author Robert Morgan will be keynote speaker as well as the recipient of the William "Singing Billy" Walker Award for Achievement in Southern Letters at USC Union's third annual Upcountry Literary Festival.
Literary Festival to feature more than 20 authors, presenters
UNION — USC Union will host its third annual Upcountry Literary Festival on Friday and Saturday, featuring a wide variety of presentations throughout both days. The festival was first held in 2011, in an effort to showcase and feature national, regional and local authors, poets, and musicians with an emphasis on southern literature and culture. This year’s event will feature more than 20 authors and presenters during the free, two-day event...
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Photo by D.J. Long Firefighters battle a blaze that destroyed a Jonesville residence Sunday morning.
Fire destroys Jonesville man’s home
JONESVILLE — A man who went out to get breakfast returned to find his house in flames early Sunday morning. Chief Michael Brewington of the Jonesville Fire Department said Monday that, according to a report filed by incident commander Capt. D.J. Long, firefighters were dispatched at 6:42 a.m. Sunday in response to a report of a structure fire at 522 Whitlock Lake Road, Jonesville. Brewington said that when the first engine arrived on the sc...
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Photos submitted Dilsa Saunders Bailey signs the newest book in her series The Sperling Chronicles for a Union County Carnegie Library patron on Saturday.
Book signing called a success
UNION — A book signing held Saturday at Union County Carnegie Library proved to be a success according to those who were involved. Union County native and author Dilsa Saunders Bailey signed books from her romantic suspense series “The Sperling Chronicles.” Library director Ben Loftis said the event was a success as library patrons were happy to see the author and talk with her about the first two books in her series. Bailey joked that he...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times Union Civitan Club President Sherri Williams waits for her husband, Robert, to serve up another plate of pancakes at the club's annual Pancake Day fundraiser. The Civitans raised approximately $3,000 with the event which was held this past week at Mon Aetna Baptist Church. For more about the Civitans and Pancake Day see Page 3.
Civitans raise $3,000 with Pancake Day
MONARCH — With the help of its “Pancake Partners” and the members of the community who turned out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the Union Civitan Club raised approximately $3,000 with its annual “Pancake Day” fundraiser. Pancake Day is one of the Civitan Club’s biggest fundraisers with club members spending the day cooking and serving up plates full of sausage, bacon, and, of course, pancakes, as well cups full of orange juice, milk, an...
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Crime Report
The Union Public Safety Department reported the following arrests : — Cayla Ciera Jennings, 21, of 113 Brookside Drive, Union, was charged with criminal domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature around 4:40 p.m. on March 15. According to the arrest warrant, Jennings cut a man’s shoulder with a pocket knife during an altercation at Lowe Street, Union. — Colby Eugene Bright, 20, of 103 Lowe St., Union, was charged with criminal ...
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Photo courtesy of the Yellow Jacket Battalion Alumna Dona Nena Wright giving her speech at the Military Ball.
Yellow Jacket Battalion holds 10th annual Military Ball
UNION — The Union County High School Yellow Jacket Battalion held its tenth annual Military Ball at the Union National Guard Armory on March 9, 2013. Welcoming the cadets in the receiving line were the Battalion Adjutant, C/1LT Michael Leigh, Battalion Alumna Dona Nena Wright, Col. (retired) and Mrs. Bill Goodwin, Lt. Col. (retired) and Mrs. Al Black, Principal and Mrs. Floyd Lyles, Michelle McCullough, Col. John Odell and Dr. Odell, Mr. and ...
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