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City issues permits for more than $400,000 in repairs, new construction
UNION — The City of Union Planning Department issued a total of 78 building and other permits in February and March, collecting nearly $2,500 in fees. In February, the department issued 47 permits and collected $1,645.25 in fees on projects with a combined value of $291,678. In March, the department issued 31 permits and collected $845 in fees on projects with a combined value of $126,588. Projects permitted during the two-month period had ...
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Union native honored for recovery of abducted child
HAMPTON COUNTY — Union native Sgt. Chris Patterson of the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office was recently recognized at the National Criminal Enforcement Association’s Annual Awards Banquet held in Tulsa, Oklahoma for his assistance in the rescue of a child who had been abducted. In the summer of last year, Sgt. Patterson stopped a vehicle for speeding on Interstate 95 in Hampton County. Patterson observed a woman driving the vehicle along wit...
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Photo courtesy of Foster Park Elementary School Cast in 'Seussical: The Musical' Union County High School Drama Club, under the guidance of Mr. Ralph Lawson, promoted a “Guest Who” contest for their upcoming musical production of Seussical: The Musical. The musical is based on the writings of Dr. Seuss; the primary story is Horton Hears A Who , but many other Seuss books are referenced in the show. In an effort to include elementary school students, the contest was held at each elementary school. Foster Park Elementary students were eligible to enter the contest based on their good behavior record. UCHS drama students came to the school to draw the winning names. Nyla Hill and Zaporia Thompson won the contest at Foster Park. The two students are excited to be a part of this musical production at Union County High School.
Community Calendar
Thursday, April 18 • Good Neighbors Garden Club meets at Andy’s at 1 p.m. Anyone who is interested in joining the club is welcome to join. Saturday, April 20 • The Corinth Baptist Church RFL Team holds a Yard Sale & Fish Sandwich Sale at 7 a.m. “until they sell out” in the Union County Stadium. For information contact Emma Garner at 429-8845. • McBeth Baptist Church sponsors Health Fair/Wellness Workshop 2013. There will be free h...
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City seeking $469,084 infrastructure grant
UNION — The City of Union will provide at least $129,000 as a match for a state grant to help fund water and sewer infrastructure improvements in the Monarch community. Union City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a resolution authorizing a local cash match of $129,000 for a $469,084 Community Development Block Grant. The grant and matching funds will be used to address the problem of dilapidated sanitary sewer lines and water li...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times Patrons make use of the computers and Internet access at the Union County Carnegie Library. The library has computers for use by all age groups. The computers are used by patrons for a variety of purposes including homework and submitted resumes.
Carnegie staying busy during National Library Week
UNION COUNTY — National Library Week 2013 finds the Union County Carnegie Library busy providing the public with traditional services such as books and magazines and new information age offerings such as computers and Internet access. National Library Week is celebrated the second full week of April. It is sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the United States. The week celebrates libraries and their importance...
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Job fair this Thursday at SCWorks
UNION — Applications will be accepted and qualified applicants offered interviews with a Gray Court company during a job fair in Union this Thursday. Katherine Pendergrass, business services consultant for SCWorks Union, announced Tuesday that a job fair will be held at the SCWorks office at 103 W. Main St., Union, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday. Pendergrass said the job is being sponsored by HTI Jobs, a Greenville-based employment service, a...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times This area in the 200 block of Bird Street burned Tuesday morning. It was one of two suspicious fires extinguished by the Southside Fire Department and being investigated by the Union County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff’s office investigating two fires
SOUTHSIDE — The Union County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two grass fires that occurred within three hours on Tuesday. Roger Bailey, public information officer for the Southside Fire Department, said his department had asked the sheriff’s office to investigate the fires after firefighters were unable to determine their cause. “This morning around 10 o’clock we had a grass fire on the 200 block of Byrd Street off Sardis Road,” Bailey ...
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Crime Report
The Union Public Safety Department reported the following arrests : — John Anthony Tucker, 33, of 440 Joe Walker Road, Union, was charged with petit larceny, trespassing, and four counts of financial card fraud around 4:35 p.m. on April 15. According to arrest warrants, Tucker took $250 from a purse and a Playstation 3 worth $215 from someone on April 5 while at an address on Tillman Street in Union for which he was already under trespas...
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Whitmire man charged with murder in girl’s death
WHITMIRE — A Whitmire man is being charged with murder in the death of the teenage girl with whom he had a child. Douglas Eugene Inman, 21, 920 Central Avenue, Whitmire, is charged by the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office with murder in the death of Allyson Taylor Greenway, 17, of 1309 Broome Street in Whitmire. The investigation into Greenway’s death began Monday when law enforcement personnel were called to her home just after 5 p.m. Mon...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times The proof of the promise As important as Christmas is, without Easter it would be practically meaningless. Christ came not only to be born but also to die, die for our sins and triumph over death, hell, and the grave. The promise of that first Christmas was that that child born that silent night would grow up to be the Messiah that would deliver humanity from clutches of Satan. The resurrection of Christ on that first Easter was the proof of that promise, a promise that continues to be proved true in the lives of those who accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Church Calendar
Saturday, April 20 8 a.m.-Noon: Life Changing Ministry, 501 Hart St., Union, holds a Clothes Give-Away. There will be shoes and clothes all sizes for men, women, and children as well as pocketbooks and toys. There will be free hot dogs and a drink. Everyone is welcome. Pastor John F. Henderson. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Pacolet River Baptist Association hosts the Woman’s Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina Annual D...
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Photo courtesy of the University of South Carolina Sara Mearns, a Columbia native and a member of NYC Ballet, will perform in ‘Ballet Stars of New York’ at the Koger Center in Columbia on April 19.
USC Theatre and Dance presents ‘Ballet Stars of New York’
COLUMBIA — Six of the world’s top ballet performers are set to bring Columbia audiences to their feet for the eighth annual “Ballet Stars of New York” gala at 7 p.m., Friday, April 19 at the Koger Center. The show is presented by the University of South Carolina’s Department of Theatre and Dance. Six principal dancers from the New York City Ballet and the USC Dance Company will perform works by George Balanchine, the founder of the New Yo...
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Clemson University featured in ‘Guide to 322 Green Colleges’
CLEMSON — Clemson University is one of the 322 most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company known for its test prep programs and college rankings, ratings and guidebooks, profiles Clemson in the fourth annual edition of its free downloadable book, “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges.” The Princeton Review chose the schools for this guide b...
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SCC is now enrolling for fall classes at the new downtown campus
SPARTANBURG — Anyone interested in taking classes at the Spartanburg Community College (SCC) Downtown Campus can register now for fall term beginning August 19. Located in the historic Evans Building, renamed the Evans Academic Center, at 220 East Kennedy Street, this campus is conveniently located for downtown residents and workers to begin or continue a college education. “From short-term job training to University Transfer programs, stud...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times A two-car collision briefly closed a section two lanes of the Duncan Bypass Tuesday afternoon. City of Union Public Safety officers directed traffic around the two vehicles while EMS personnel treated the drivers of the two vehicles.
Accident on Duncan Bypass
UNION — There was a two-car collision on the Duncan Bypass Tuesday afternoon that briefly blocked traffic in a section of two lanes.
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Photo courtesy of Foster Park Elementary School Celebrating Dr. Seuss Foster Park Elementary celebrated the work of Dr. Seuss during their “Family Writing Night” on March 26. Dr. Seuss’ birthday was March 2. He was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for children’s picture books written and illustrated as Dr. Seuss. After the families wrote together, third grade students, led by T.J. Tyler (music teacher at Foster Park Elementary) sang several songs about Dr. Seuss and read some of his works. The audience even participated by reading sections of “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” It was a fun night for all.
Community Calendar
Thursday, April 18 • Good Neighbors Garden Club meets at Andy’s at 1 p.m. Anyone who is interested in joining the club is welcome to join. Saturday, April 20 • The Corinth Baptist Church RFL Team holds a Yard Sale & Fish Sandwich Sale at 7 a.m. “until they sell out” in the Union County Stadium. For information contact Emma Garner at 429-8845. • McBeth Baptist Church sponsors Health Fair/Wellness Workshop 2013. There will be free h...
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Derik Vanderford|Daily Times County Supervisor Tommy Sinclair reads "10 Things I Can Do To Help My World" to students and families at Foster Park Elementary on Monday morning in observance of Week of the Young Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Week of the Young Child gets under way
UNION — An observance of the Week of the Young Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month was hosted by Foster Park Elementary School on Monday. County Supervisor Tommy Sinclair read two special joint proclamations Monday morning on behalf of the county as well as Mayor Harold Thompson and the City of Union. Those in attendance also included Clerk of Court Freddie Gault and a representative from Sen. Tim Scott’s office. The first proclamation...
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Injured officer still on leave
UNION — An officer is still on administrative leave after being injured last Wednesday trying to subdue a Fountain Inn man whose cause of death is still undetermined. Jackie McBeth, 21, died at Wallace Thomson Hospital on Wednesday night after losing consciousness while being subdued by Union Public Safety officers and Union County Sheriff’s Office deputies. The officers and deputies were attempting to subdue McBeth who was reportedly assau...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times The Bonham Fire Department may one day have to relocate from its current location to accommodate industrial development in the community. To prepare for that possibility, the department asked the county to help it acquire land for a new fire station. Union County Council approved the third and final reading of the ordinance enabling the department to do so at its April meeting.
Council approves Bonham land acquisition ordinance
BONHAM — The Bonham Fire Department and Union County took another step toward preparing for future industrial development with the passage of an ordinance facilitating the fire department’s acquisition of 15 acres of land for a possible new fire station. Union County Council voted unanimously at its April meeting to approve third and final reading of the ordinance which facilitates the department’s acquisition of the 15-acre site between S....
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Charles Warner|Daily Times B.J. McMorris, director of OB and Nursery Services, and Mildred Jeter, Senior Respiratory Therapist for Cardiopulmonary Services at Wallace Thomson Hospital. look over some of the rings for sale during the $5 Masquerade jewelry and accessories sale in the hospital's front lobby Monday morning. The sale is being sponsored by the Wallace Thomson Volunteers to help funds to purchase medical equipment for the hospital.
Hospital volunteers raising funds with jewelry sale
UNION — The front lobby of Wallace Thomson Hospital is lined this morning with tables featuring an assortment of jewelry and accessories being offered for sale as part of a two-day fundraiser hosted by the hospital’s adult volunteers. The Wallace Thomson Volunteers are hosting a $5 Masquerade™ jewelry and accessories sale as part of their ongoing efforts to raise money to purchase medical equipment for the hospital. The sale, which is being...
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Sheriff’s office issues warning about scam
UNION COUNTY — The Union County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a telephone scam currently being attempted in the county. In a statement released Monday, Sheriff David Taylor announced that his office has received numerous complaints from local residents who have received phone calls from someone claiming to be from the U.S. Treasury Department. The caller claims that the person he is calling has been awarded a $9,000 grant tha...
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Guilty pleas heard in General Sessions Court
UNION COUNTY — The following people pleaded guilty before Judge R. Knox McMahon of Lexington County during General Sessions Court at the Union County Courthouse this past week. Ashley Chapman, Riverchase Inn #20, Union, to possession of a Schedule II narcotic, six months suspended upon time served and three months probation. Victoria Martin, 136 Birch St., Jonesville, to assault and battery by a mob third-degree, one year suspended upon t...
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Photo courtesy of Broad River Electric Cooperative On Feb. 21, Hilarity for Charity, Broad River Electric Charities’ annual benefit comedy show raised $16,600 for The Jerusalem Project ministries in Cherokee, Union and Spartanburg counties. The Jerusalem Project is a mission collaboration of community churches that helps those who may not be able to help themselves. Pictured left to right are the Union County youth leaders that coordinate Jerusalem Project and helped promote Hilarity for Charity in their community: Jeff Dean (Jonesville Baptist), Carol Smith (Broad River Electric Charities Board Member), Courtney Dean (Jonesville Baptist), Brooke Lee (Buffalo Baptist), Alison and Cyle Coker (Tabernacle Baptist), Shawn Ingle (Oakbrook Community Church), and Mike Stalnaker (Mon Aetna Baptist). The 2014 Hilarity for Charity will also benefit the Jerusalem Project.
Jerusalem Project benefits from comedy show
UNION COUNTY — The Jerusalem Project was the beneficiary of this year’s Broad River Charities’ Hilarity for Charity which raised $16,600 for the group.
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Photo courtesy of Kelly Shropshire Kevin Shropshire, president of the Piedmont Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation, presents $500 to Amy Austin with the Miracle League of Union County. Pictured are Becky Cobb, Roger Bishop, Amy Austin, Kevin Shropshire, Mikey Cranford, and Kelly Shropshire.
Wild Turkey Federation supports Miracle League
UNION — The Piedmont Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation recently donated $500 to the Miracle League of Union County.
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Fair Forest NSDAR holds April meeting
UNION — The Fair Forest Chapter, NSDAR, met April 2 in the Union County Museum meeting room. Regent Margaret McCarley, called the meeting to order. Jane Owenby read the Devotional, Matthew 28, from the Modern English New Testament by J.B. Phillips. Chairman Amy Bruce led the chapter in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the U.S., the American’s Creed, the Salute to the Flag of S.C., and the singing of the Star-Spangled Banner accompani...
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Photo courtesy of Foster Park Elementary School Celebrating Dr. Seuss Foster Park Elementary celebrated the work of Dr. Seuss during their “Family Writing Night” on March 26. Dr. Seuss’ birthday was March 2. He was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for children’s picture books written and illustrated as Dr. Seuss. After the families wrote together, third grade students, led by T.J. Tyler (music teacher at Foster Park Elementary) sang several songs about Dr. Seuss and read some of his works. The audience even participated by reading sections of “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” It was a fun night for all.
Community Calendar
Tuesday, April 16 • The Wallace Thomson Volunteers sponsor a $5 jewelry and accessories sale by Masquerade in the front lobby of the hospital from 7 p.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday. Funds raised from the sale will be used by the volunteers to help purchase medical equipment for the hospital. • The Union County Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse’s Board meets at 5:30 p.m. at the agency. This is meeting is also open to the public for anyone desiring ...
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