March Classes at The Art Center
      The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association announces the following classes for the month of March. Kudzu Bread Basket w/instructor Melissa Winstead- Mitchely, Wednesday or Saturday, March 5 from 10:00 - 12:00. Create a 9" long breadbasket out of kudzu vine.
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Tax reform debate heats up this week
By SEN. CHIP PEARSON
      It was back to business this week in the General Assembly, as Senators and Representatives returned to the Gold Dome for another week of the 2008 session. We are rapidly approaching the halfway point of the session, and many new bills have been introduced in both chambers.
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Blessings upon Blessings- Times of Refreshing
      Prepare yourself to receive a blessing and go forth inspired to be a blessing. We are excited to announce the 4th annual "Times of Refreshing" Interdenominational Ladies Event. The theme of this year's event is "Be a Blessing" and will feature a garden party atmosphere. Reserve Saturday, February ...
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MACA thanks Powell Construction
      Mountain Area Christian Academy (MACA) has been blessed with many wonderful families. One such family is the Powell family. Jack and Annie Powell have been a part of MACA for the past three years. Their daughter, Abby, is in the tenth grade. The Powells have their own construction business, Powell...
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Union County Arrest Report
      The following is the arrest report for the Union County Jail. This report is from the open records for the the period of February 11 through February 18, 2008.
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MLCCC thanks local merchants
      MLCCC is a non-profit corporation that does not receive funding from the county, state or federal government. We must operate on the tuition that is paid by the parents or parents who receive help through DFCS, donations and fundraisers. We also participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program...
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Union County boys finish season with 17 wins
Panthers win at least 17 games for the fourth consecutive season
By TODD FORREST Sentinel Writer
      Second year coach, Tim Hunter and his Union County Panthers Boys basketball team finished the season with a 17- 10 record which marks the 12th winning season in a row for Union's boys. Union County also brought home the White County - United Community Bank Tip-Off Tournament Championship for the s...
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Lady Panthers place fourth in Region 8AA
By TODD FORREST Sentinel Writer
      Union County (20-7) fell to the eventual 8AA Region Champs, the Greene County Lady Tigers (20-7) on Friday by the score of 55-48. The Lady Panthers fell behind 30-15 at halftime before making it a game during the second half.
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February Art Friday in Andrews
      One Dozen Who Care is sponsoring a solo show featuring Carolyn Molder, a North Carolina resident. Art Friday is February 22, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the One Dozen Who Care office, 65 Wilson Street, Suite 7, Andrews Town Center Shopping Center in Andrews, N.C.
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