Weddington NewsLocal news for Weddington, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Tornado warning for parts of Meck, Union, York, Stanly- April 29, 2008 The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for portions of Mecklenburg, Union and Stanly counties in North Carolina and York County in South Carolina. via The Charlotte Observerhttp://www.topix.net/city/weddington-nc/2008/04/tornado-warning-for-parts-of-meck-union-yo... Marvin council to discuss annexation- April 27, 2008 "We ought to be able to vote on this" Village of Marvin council members plan to discuss an annexation plan that would add 1,855 western Union County acres and almost double the town's population. via The Charlotte Observerhttp://www.topix.net/city/weddington-nc/2008/04/marvin-council-to-discuss-annexation?fromr... Volunteer firefighters may get a boost- April 22, 2008 "We're just waiting to see exactly what happens, and exactly what we can do" Proposal boosts volunteer fire funds Money would go to growing areas that aren't affiliated with towns APRIL BETHEA Graphic Volunteer fire department proposal Mecklenburg County could spend $400,000 to boost ... via Charlotte.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/weddington-nc/2008/04/volunteer-firefighters-may-get-a-boost?fro... Family Support: School plan could drain Sun Valley booster club- April 11, 2008 "Right now you have a big group of people in the Antioch area that do a lot" Some parents and faculty members are worried that a reassignment proposal will cost Sun Valley middle and high schools a large number of active parents, especially in the athletics booster club.If the school board approves a proposed reassignment plan this month, some 503 students from 31 subdivisions in the Antioch Elementary attendance area would be sent to Weddington middle and high schools.The Sun Valley Booster...http://www.topix.net/city/weddington-nc/2008/04/family-support-school-plan-could-drain-sun... Commuter Update Sharif Durhams: Ticketed driver feels like a victim- April 9, 2008 "You have a number of residential connector (roads) out there" An early warning to motorists about traffic conditions.So, we thought we were doing a good thing.Several weeks ago, a commuter wrote to say she noticed that there was a 55 mph speed-limit sign on Pitts School Road for drivers heading from Weddington Road to Poplar Tent Road, but no sign in the other direction.I asked the N.C. Department of Transportation about it, and crews installed new signs making it clear that drivers should...http://www.topix.net/city/weddington-nc/2008/04/commuter-update-sharif-durhams-ticketed-dr... $400,000 Homes in Union County: Joining a wealthy town isn't always easy- April 7, 2008 "It becomes apparent to us that Providence Glen homeowners are good enough to serve the people in Marvin, but just not good enough to live there" Marvin, one of North Carolina's wealthiest towns, is set to vote Tuesday on whether to annex an upscale subdivision, hoping to end a debate about what qualifies a neighborhood for admission into the western Union County town.The controversy began in February, when the village council voted to add the Weddington Chase neighborhood of mostly $600,000...http://www.topix.net/city/weddington-nc/2008/04/400-000-homes-in-union-county-joining-a-we... Big family shares 10 big ways to save on food- April 5, 2008 By KATHLEEN PURVIS You think your food bill is up Try shopping with Don Hinkle.He buys 6 to 8 gallons of milk a week. via Star-telegram.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/weddington-nc/2008/04/big-family-shares-10-big-ways-to-save-on-f... Let's all support The Week of the Young Child- April 3, 2008 Editor's note: The writer is a retired Union County Schools superintendent and chair of Union Smart Start.Young children here in Union County deserve the best we can give them.The Week of the Young Child, April 13-19, is a time for us to recognize the needs of young children and thank the adults involved in their education and care.The board of directors and staff of Union Smart Start are very aware that parents, teachers, caregivers and other adults play vitally important roles in the lives...http://www.topix.net/city/weddington-nc/2008/04/lets-all-support-the-week-of-the-young-chi... Panicked 911 callers reported plane crash- April 1, 2008 For the first time, we're hearing the 911 calls made after a small plane crashed last week near a Union County neighborhood. via WCNC-TV Charlottehttp://www.topix.net/city/weddington-nc/2008/04/panicked-911-callers-reported-plane-crash?... |