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Welcome to WBCU!
Schedule for today: 6-10:45 a.m.--Union County's Morning Show with Mike Stevens 10:45-11 a.m.--Swap N Shop 11-Noon--Gospel Caravan with Mike Stevens Noon-1 p.m.--Noon Report with Steve Ramsey 1-3 p.m.--The Clark Howard Show--call 1-877-87-CLARK (1-877-872-5275) 3-5 p.m.--The Drive With Daniel Prince 5-5:30 p.m.--Union Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep Top 5 at 5 5:30-6 p.m.--5:00 Report 6:05 p.m.--Atlanta Braves Baseball--Atlanta at Philadelphia After the game-6 a.m.--Today's best country and some hits from yesterday HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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UCHS PLANS SEVERAL EVENTS LEADING UP TO GRADUATION Wednesday, May 14 WBCU News spoke with Mr. Joe Walker, Principal of Union County High School, Wednesday morning concerning the many events that will take place between now and the end of school. This will mark the 1st graduating class from the new Union County High School. Walker said graduation is scheduled for May 23 at 7 p.m. Graduation practice will take place 9 a.m. May 23, and the seniors who expect to participate in graduation exercises must attend. Class day, when the seniors dress up all day and are honored, takes place today. During the afternoon, the juniors and seniors will assemble in the gym and hear from Chamber of Commerce director Torance Inman about the future of Union County. Friday at 9 a.m. will be awards day. Wallace Thomson Hospital and other sponsors will host the annual Celebrate Seniors event around 11:30 a.m., providing lunch and t-shirts to all seniors. After that, UCHS will have the annual Powder Puff Football game. Seniors have exams on the 19th and 20th. Other events taking place involving all classes of students include the District student recognition, which will be held Monday, May 19. Exams for the underclassmen will take place on May 28-29, with the last day for students on May 29. - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS TODAY Wednesday, May 14 WBCU wants to remind everyone not to forget about Spotlight on Business that will be held today, May 14th, 2008 from 10 am until 5 pm at Truluck Gym. We now have over 30 Vendors and Sponsors. Parties R Us as well as the Ice Cream Man will be there after school for the kids. Big Daddy’s BBQ will be serving lunch. Please come join the fun and activities sponsored by the Union County Chamber of Commerce, and meet the small businesses in our area. - BLOOD DRIVE NETS 50 PINTS OF BLOOD Wednesday, May 14 The Union County Sheriff’s Office sponsored a blood drive on Tuesday, May 13th, 2008. This is one of three drives sponsored by the Sheriff’s Office each year. Tuesday’s drive was held on West Main Street in front of the Old County Jail from 9 AM until 5 PM. According to information received from the Union County Sheriff’s Office, a total of 50 pints of blood were collected at Tuesday’s blood drive. The Sheriff’s Office wants to thank everyone who helped to make the blood drive such a big success. - UNION MAN EXTRADITED TO NEW YORK TO FACE DRUG CHARGES Wednesday, May 14 A former New York State resident living in Union, has been extradited to New York to face charges. On April 19th of this year, Union Public Safety Officers arrested Michael Nolan Harris, 21, who listed his address as 121 Aqua Lane, Union, and charged him with Criminal Domestic Violence. Once booked into the Union County Jail, officers ran his personal information through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC for short) to see if Harris was wanted anywhere else. The information came back indicating that Harris was wanted in New York, New York on drug charges. NYPD was notified and Sheriff Howard Wells signed Fugitive from Justice papers on Harris. On Friday, May 9th, 2008 two investigators from NYPD arrived in Union, Harris was released into their custody, and was taken back to New York to face the charges against him. SCHOOL BOARD: MORE DISCUSSION NEEDED REGARDING NEW TAX LAW Tuesday, May 13 The Union County Board of School Trustees Met Monday night at 7 pm at Union County Career and Technology Center. Union County High School Principal Mr. Joe Walker informed the board that this year’s Commencement Exercises will be held at Union County High School on Friday, May 23rd, 2008 beginning at 7 pm. Mr. Walker also gave the board information on Class Day, Awards Day, Powder Puff Football, and other activities planned to take place prior to the end of the school year. Rep. Mike Anthony gave the board a status report on the Education Accountability Act- stating that it had stalled in the State Senate. Anthony also asked that cadets in the Jr. ROTC program be granted permission to go on an overnight trip- that motion passed unanimously. Lynn Lawson, Financial Officer for the School District, addressed the board next and told them that an auction at the warehouse will be conducted by Cathcart Auctions to sell off surplus equipment, etc., not needed by the district. After briefing the board on the new tax law (using CPI, or Consumer Price Index) as it pertains to school districts, and the limitations that it creates for school boards increasing tax millage, Trustee Manning Jeter made a motion to increase the millage according to the limits allowed by the CPI guidelines. Immediately, Trustee John Rampey moved to table Jeter’s motion until more information is gathered, and more discussion is held. The motion to table passed on a 8-1 vote. WBCU News spoke to Superintendent Dr. David Eubanks concerning the new law and the impact it could have on the school district. He said the law allows school districts to only increase taxes in the amount of the Consumer Price Index. He said for the '08-'09 school year, that would work out to around 3 mills. He said if the board chooses not to raise the millage, the district would lose that money for the year, as the following year's allowable increase would be for that year's CPI, and cannot be combined with another year. He said the school district is fortunate in that the new schools being built are coming in under budget, but the school district is not without needs. He said he feels the school board is very conscious of the tax rates in the county, and he said whatever happens will be in the best interests of everyone involved. - LOCKHART COUNCIL WRESTLES WITH BUDGET Tuesday, May 13 The Lockhart Town Council held a Budget Workshop Monday at 5 pm at the Town Hall. Among the things discussed at the workshop was the planning and expenses that will be incurred for the upcoming special election for Town Mayor. Also discussed were the increases in fuel costs for the town as well as expenses associated with landscaping and grass mowing due to the amount of property the town has to maintain. The budget process continues as council continues to gather information concerning the amount of revenue the town will realize in the upcoming budget year. Council will then determine how to handle the rising costs of necessary items such as fuel, office supplies, equipment maintenance, as well as being prepared to handle unexpected expenses that could arise at any time during the new budget year. - UNION MAN EXTRADITED TO NEW YORK TO FACE DRUG CHARGES Tuesday, May 13 A former New York State resident living in Union, has been extradited to New York to face charges. On April 19th of this year, Union Public Safety Officers arrested Michael Nolan Harris, 21, who listed his address as 121 Aqua Lane, Union, and charged him with Criminal Domestic Violence. Once booked into the Union County Jail, officers ran his personal information through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC for short) to see if Harris was wanted anywhere else. The information came back indicating that Harris was wanted in New York, NY on drug charges. NYPD was notified and Sheriff Howard Wells signed Fugitive from Justice papers on Harris. On Friday, May 9th, 2008 two investigators from NYPD arrived in Union, Harris was released into their custody, and was taken back to New York to face the charges against him. TORCH RUN/WALK A SUCCESS Monday, May 12
The Union Public Safety Torch Run/Walk that benefits Special Olympics of SC was held Saturday, May 10th, 2008. The event began at 8 am, with race day registration beginning at 6:30 am at the Union YMCA. Sponsors for this year’s event were: City of Union, Wal-Mart, Union Family Pharmacy, Ricky’s Trophy Shop, Union Police Club, Union Times, Union Masonic Lodge # 75, WBCU, Union County, Don West Painting, The Country Store, Main Street Haircare ( Joe and Al Moore), Food Lion, Bojangles, Gilliam Enterprises LLC, Ben Ivey Construction, Union Construction, and Team Aruba. After the run, there was entertainment by The Gifted Warriors, and the Black Belt Demo Team from Spartanburg Martial Arts. There was also a Kids Fun Run and Activities for kids. WCBU News spoke with Terry Davis who headed up this year’s event. Davis said the turnout was “lovely”. He thanked all the volunteers and sponsors who helped make the event possible.
- CHERYL ANN'S JEWELERS OFFICIALLY OPEN Monday, May 12
Cheryl Ann’s Jewelers, Union County’s newest jewelry store, held their Grand Opening Saturday, May 10th, 2008, from 10 am until 7 pm. Light refreshments were served, and visitors to the store on Saturday registered for free gifts. Also, to celebrate the Grand Opening, Saturday only, everything in the store was 25% off. Cheryl Ann’s is a new member of the Union County Chamber of Commerce, and the store is located in the Union square Shopping Center next to the movie theatres. WBCU News spoke with owner Angela Cogdill Saturday. Cogdill said the store was in honor of her mother, who passed away nearly a year ago. She said she always wanted to have a store of her own. She said she loves jewelry, handbags, and accessorizing, so that’s why she chose to open that type of store. She said they do embroidering and monogramming work, and will eventually have diaper bags in stock, as well. They also do repairs, and they stand behind their work. - SHERIFF'S OFFICE BLOOD DRIVE IS TOMORROW Monday, May 12 The Union County Sheriff’s Office is sponsoring a blood drive on Tuesday, May 13th, 2008. This is one of three drives sponsored by the Sheriff’s Office each year. Tuesday’s drive will be held on East Main Street in front of the Old County Jail from 9 AM until 5 PM. Chief Deputy Roger Gregory wants to encourage everyone who can to try to donate during this drive. The supply of blood is critically low, while the demand for blood is high. If at all possible, please make an effort to donate the gift of life Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 in front of the Old Union County Jail on East Main Street. LOCKHART RESIDENTS PLEAD GUILTY TO INTIMIDATION OF WITNESS Friday, May 9 Two Lockhart residents pled guilty in federal court Thursday to threatening the use of physical force against a government witness. 30-year old Kakilier Nesbitt and 20-year old Dallas Kenneth Goode, both of Lockhart, entered the guilty plea just before their jury trial was set to begin. US District Judge Henry M. Herlong, Jr. accepted the plea and will impose a sentence later. According to evidence presented at the plea hearing, on November 14 of last year, FBI agents along with members of the Spartanburg Sheriff’s Office and the Spartanburg Department of Public Safety began arresting more than 40 individuals indicted on federal drug conspiracy charges. The following day at a Lockhart convenience store, Nesbitt reportedly encountered an individual who cooperated with the investigation. Nesbitt reportedly then contacted her brother, Goode, who joined her as they confronted the individual and threatened him with bodily harm if he continued to cooperate with law enforcement and provide evidence against their family members. According to acting US Attorney for SC Kevin F. McDonald, the maximum sentence that Nesbitt and Goode can receive is 20 years in prison. The case was investigated by agents of the FBI, the Union County Sheriff’s Office, and the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant US Attorney Regan Pendleton handled the case. - TOMORROW THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN JUNE PRIMARIES Friday, May 9 The election process is in full swing in Union County, and the June 10th primaries, both Democratic and Republican, are just over a month away. Anyone who is not registered must do so at least 30 days prior to the election. Ms. Helen Belk at the Union County Voter Registration Office wants WBCU News to remind anyone needing to register that the Voter Registration Office is open M-F from 9 am until 5 pm. In order to give those needing to register every opportunity to register, Voter Registration will be open Saturday, May 10th, from 9 am until 12 noon. If you fail to register by noon this Saturday, May 10th, you will not be permitted to vote in the June 10th primaries. Now is the time to check your voter certificate to make sure the information is accurate, and current, to ensure that you can take part in the June 10th election process at your proper polling place. REMEMBER, the responsibility is yours, and yours alone! - BLOOD DRIVE AT BUFFALO SEAFOOD TOMORROW Friday, May 9 The Piedmont Blood Center will hold a Blood Drive Saturday, May 10th, 2008 from 10 am until 4 pm. The event will take place at Buffalo Seafood on Highway 215 in Buffalo. The event is sponsored by The Hejez Warriors and Duncan Lodge #256. The blood supply is low, but the demand for blood is high, so if you can- please give. It is the gift of life. - NEW JEWELRY STORE HOLDING GRAND OPENING TOMORROW Friday, May 9 Cheryl Ann’s Jewelers, Union County’s newest jewelry store, will hold their Grand Opening Saturday, May 10th, 2008, from 10 am until 7 pm. Light refreshments will be served, and visitors to the store on Saturday will be able to register for free gifts. Also, to celebrate the Grand Opening, Saturday only, everything in the store is 25% off. Cheryl Ann’s is a new member of the Union County Chamber of Commerce, and the Chamber will present the membership plaque during Saturday’s event. The store is located in the Union square Shopping Center next to the movie theatres, and owner Angela Cogdill invites everyone to stop by and check out the store on Saturday, and help them celebrate this special event. - PUBLIC SAFETY TORCH RUN/WALK TOMORROW MORNING Friday, May 9 The Union Public Safety Torch Run/Walk that benefits Special Olympics of SC will be held Saturday, May 10th, 2008. The event will begin at 8 am, with race day registration beginning at 6:30 am at the Union YMCA. Sponsors for this year’s event are: City of Union, Wal-Mart, Union Family Pharmacy, Ricky’s Trophy Shop, Union Police Club, Union Times, Union Masonic Lodge # 75, WBCU, Union County, Don West Painting, The Country Store, Main Street Haircare ( Joe and Al Moore), Food Lion, Bojangles, Gilliam Enterprises LLC, Ben Ivey Construction, Union Construction, and Team Aruba. After the run, there will be entertainment by The Gifted Warriors, and the Black Belt Demo Team from Spartanburg Martial Arts. There will also be a Kids Fun Run and Activities for kids. Special Olympics Merchandise will be on sale at the event. WBCU will broadcast live from the event from 8-10 a.m. Bo Rabb will host his sports hour from the event, as well. TWO LOCKHART RESIDENTS PLEAD GUILTY IN FEDERAL COURT TO THREATENING WITNESS Thursday, May 8 Two Lockhart residents pled guilty in federal court today to threatening the use of physical force against a government witness. 30-year old Kakilier Nesbitt and 20-year old Dallas Kenneth Goode, both of Lockhart, entered the guilty plea just before their jury trial was set to begin. US District Judge Henry M. Herlong, Jr. accepted the plea and will impose a sentence later. According to evidence presented at the plea hearing, on November 14 of last year, FBI agents along with members of the Spartanburg Sheriff’s Office and the Spartanburg Department of Public Safety began arresting more than 40 individuals indicted on federal drug conspiracy charges. The following day at a Lockhart convenience store, Nesbitt reportedly encountered an individual who cooperated with the investigation. Nesbitt reportedly then contacted her brother, Goode, who joined her as they confronted the individual and threatened him with bodily harm if he continued to cooperate with law enforcement and provide evidence against their family members. According to acting US Attorney for SC Kevin F. McDonald, the maximum sentence that Nesbitt and Goode can receive is 20 years in prison. The case was investigated by agents of the FBI, the Union County Sheriff’s Office, and the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant US Attorney Regan Pendleton handled the case. - E-MAIL SCAM REGARDING STIMULUS PAYMENTS MAKES ITS ROUNDS Thursday, May 8 The Union Public Safety Department wants to warn Union residents concerning an e-mail that was received by a Union County resident Tuesday, May 6th. The e-mail claims to be an official IRS document dealing with the Economic Stimulus Refund Program. Part of the e-mail reads, “Our records indicate that you are qualified to receive the 2008 Economic Stimulus Refund. The fastest and easiest way to receive your refund is by direct deposit to your checking/savings account. Please follow the link and fill out the form and submit before May 10th, 2008 to ensure that your refund will be processed as soon as possible. Submitting your form on May 10th,2008 or later means that your refund will be delayed due to the volume of requests we anticipate for the Economic Stimulus Refund.” If you receive an e-mail stating that it is from the IRS, and requests your bank account information, or any other personal information, DO NOT respond to it, but report it to local law enforcement. The Union Public Safety Department has contacted the US Attorney’s Office, which has verified that this e-mail is a fraud. - SATURDAY LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN JUNE PRIMARIES Thursday, May 8 The election process is in full swing in Union County, and the June 10th primaries, both Democratic and Republican, are just over a month away. Anyone who is not registered must do so at least 30 days prior to the election. Ms. Helen Belk at the Union County Voter Registration Office wants WBCU News to remind anyone needing to register that the Voter Registration Office is open M-F from 9 am until 5 pm. In order to give those needing to register every opportunity to register, Voter Registration will be open Saturday, May 10th, from 9 am until 12 noon. If you fail to register by noon this Saturday, May 10th, you will not be permitted to vote in the June 10th primaries. Now is the time to check your voter certificate to make sure the information is accurate, and current, to ensure that you can take part in the June 10th election process at your proper polling place. REMEMBER, the responsibility is yours, and yours alone! - BLOOD DRIVE IN BUFFALO SATURDAY Thursday, May 8 The Piedmont Blood Center will hold a Blood Drive Saturday, May 10th, 2008 from 10 am until 4 pm. The event will take place at Buffalo Seafood on Highway 215 in Buffalo. The event is sponsored by The Hejez Warriors and Duncan Lodge #256. The blood supply is low, but the demand for blood is high, so if you can- please give. It is the gift of life. - CHERYL ANN'S JEWELERS TO HOLD GRAND OPENING SATURDAY Thursday, May 8 Cheryl Ann’s Jewelers, Union County’s newest jewelry store, will hold their Grand Opening Saturday, May 10th, 2008, from 10 am until 7 pm. Light refreshments will be served, and visitors to the store on Saturday will be able to register for free gifts. Also, to celebrate the Grand Opening, Saturday only, everything in the store is 25% off. Cheryl Ann’s is a new member of the Union County Chamber of Commerce, and the Chamber will present the membership plaque during Saturday’s event. The store is located in the Union square Shopping Center next to the movie theatres, and owner Angela Cogdill invites everyone to stop by and check out the store on Saturday, and help them celebrate this special event. - UNION PUBLIC SAFETY TORCH RUN/WALK SET FOR SATURDAY Thursday, May 8 The Union Public Safety Torch Run/Walk that benefits Special Olympics of SC will be held Saturday, May 10th, 2008. The event will begin at 8 am, with race day registration beginning at 6:30 am at the Union YMCA. Sponsors for this year’s event are: City of Union, Wal-Mart, Union Family Pharmacy, Ricky’s Trophy Shop, Union Police Club, Union Times, Union Masonic Lodge # 75, WBCU, Union County, Don West Painting, The Country Store, Main Street Haircare ( Joe and Al Moore), Food Lion, Bojangles, Gilliam Enterprises LLC, Ben Ivey Construction, Union Construction, and Team Aruba. After the run, there will be entertainment by The Gifted Warriors, and the Black Belt Demo Team from Spartanburg Martial Arts. There will also be a Kids Fun Run and Activities for kids. Special Olympics Merchandise will be on sale at the event. SINGLE-CAR WRECK CLAIMS LIFE OF 88-YEAR OLD WOMAN Wednesday, May 7
A single vehicle accident claimed the life of a Largo, FL, woman Tuesday night. The 88-year-old woman was traveling alone in a 1999 Buick Custom when the accident occurred. WBCU News was on the scene and it appeared that the victim was traveling toward Union on SC Highway 215 when she lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway, and struck a large tree near the intersection of Strother Road in the Santuc area of Union County. The accident occurred just after 9:30 pm, and EMS, along with personnel from Union County Fire and Rescue, Union County Sheriff’s Office, SC highway Patrol, and Santuc Volunteer Fire Department, responded to the scene. The victim was trapped inside the vehicle and had to be cut from the vehicle. The Spartanburg Regional Medical Center helicopter Regional 1 was called for; however, the victim died before she could be transported. WBCU News will have more information on this fatal accident as it becomes available. - E-MAIL SCAM REGARDING STIMULUS PAYMENTS MAKES ITS ROUNDS Wednesday, May 7 The Union Public Safety Department wants to warn Union residents concerning an e-mail that was received by a Union County resident Tuesday, May 6th. The e-mail claims to be an official IRS document dealing with the Economic Stimulus Refund Program. Part of the e-mail reads, “Our records indicate that you are qualified to receive the 2008 Economic Stimulus Refund. The fastest and easiest way to receive your refund is by direct deposit to your checking/savings account. Please follow the link and fill out the form and submit before May 10th, 2008 to ensure that your refund will be processed as soon as possible. Submitting your form on May 10th,2008 or later means that your refund will be delayed due to the volume of requests we anticipate for the Economic Stimulus Refund.” If you receive an e-mail stating that it is from the IRS, and requests your bank account information, or any other personal information, DO NOT respond to it, but report it to local law enforcement. The Union Public Safety Department has contacted the US Attorney’s Office, which has verified that this e-mail is a fraud. - THIS IS NURSES' WEEK, TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK, AND DRINKING WATER WEEK?! Wednesday, May 7 The Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) encourages consumers to celebrate Drinking Water Week, proclaimed by Governor Sanford, during May 4th through 11th, 2008. This coincides with National Drinking Water Week, sponsored by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). The ORS regulates private, investor-owned water and wastewater utilities in South Carolina. According to ORS Executive Director Dukes Scott, “This week offers all of us – consumers and providers of drinking water – the opportunity to reflect on our fortunate position of having a safe and reliable supply of drinking water and also to think about ways to preserve and conserve water resources.” For more information about Drinking Water Week, visit the American Water Works Association web site at http://www.awwa.org/dww. The Office of Regulatory Staff is an agency of the State of South Carolina. Its mission is to represent the public interest in utility regulation by balancing the concerns of the using and consuming public, the financial integrity of public utilities, and the economic development of South Carolina. For more information, please visit the ORS web site at http://www.regulatorystaff.sc.gov. MAY PROCLAIMED FOSTER CARE MONTH FOR UNION COUNTY AND THE CITY OF UNION Tuesday, May 6
“In 2008, we celebrate an important milestone. Twenty years ago, then Senator Strom Thurmond introduced a resolution proclaiming May as National Foster Care Month. This helped draw more attention to the urgent needs of so many young people in out-of-home care,” says Candice Douglass of Casey Family Programs and the campaign’s chair. “Today, we call on all Americans to do something positive that will change a lifetime for a youth in foster care in their own community.” The National Foster Care Month campaign is presented by 17 of the nation’s foremost child welfare organizations and is led by Casey Family Programs. City of Union Mayor Bruce Morgan and Union County Supervisor Donnie Betanbaugh read and then presented to Amy Austin of Union County Foster Care a proclamation declaring May Foster Care Month in the City and County of Union. The event was held on the front steps of Union County Courthouse at 10 am Monday morning. Songs were sung by children from Corinth and Mon- Aetna Baptist Church Child Enrichment Centers, and everyone present was presented with a blue ribbon Foster Care lapel pin and a balloon. At the conclusion of the ceremony, everyone was asked to release his or her balloon. WBCU News spoke to Amy Austin, Union County Foster Family Recruiter, and asked her what the event meant to Union County Foster Care. Austin said the shoes on display on the courthouse steps represents the 23 children in foster care from Union County and the 2 foster families that have been licensed. She said she is working with 5 more foster families to get licensed, and hopes to have the process completed by the end of June. She said the goal is to keep all Union children in need of foster care in Union County, so they wouldn't have to be uprooted from their school and church and familiar surroundings. - LOCKHART TOWN COUNCIL WORKS ON BUDGET Tuesday, May 6 The Lockhart Town Council held a budget work session Monday evening at 6 pm at the Town Hall. The discussion centered around the town’s estimated revenues for budget year 2008-2009, and how much should be budgeted for necessities such as office supplies, along with the purchase of a fireproof filing cabinet to keep the Town’s records, which is mandated by law. The council still has work to do to make the figures work, and council will hold another budget work session on Monday, May 12th at 5:30 pm. In other news from Lockhart, two candidates have filed for the Mayor’s election to be held to fill the vacancy created when Mayor Dean Bentley resigned last month. Robert “Beaver” Canupp, who was defeated by Bentley in the last election, and political newcomer Glenn Steen are the only candidates who had filed as of Monday. The filing period closes Friday, May 30th, and the election will be held on Tuesday, July 15th. - WAL-MART TO EXPAND $4 PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM Tuesday, May 6 According to a Wal-Mart Press Release, Wal-Mart Pharmacies are making a push to relieve the burden of high prescription costs that most Americans are encountering. The release states “As you know, many people are struggling with the high cost of healthcare. To help ease the strain, we’re using the scale and the resources of our business to reduce the costs of prescription medications, lowering costs and increasing access to quality, affordable healthcare for our customers and associates. Since its launch in September 2006, our $4 Prescription Program has saved Americans more than $1 billion. This was just the beginning. We’re excited to announce today, an expansion of the $4 Program to offer more medicines, more convenience, and more ways for our customers to save.” To offer more benefit to the consumer, Wal-Mart has also expanded the program to feature 90-day prescriptions for just $10, Additional women’s health medications for osteoporosis, breast cancer, menopause, and hormone deficiency, and a new $4 over-the-counter program. WBCU News went to Wal-Mart Monday morning, and Barry Medford, Manager of the Union Wal-Mart, showed us the new section featuring the $4 over-the- counter program products. Medford was very excited about the new program and stated that the prices on over 1000 drug items will be rolled back to $4. Medford stated that anyone needing prescription drugs, or over-the-counter drug items, should check out Wal-Marts new program. UNION WELCOMES BACK NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS Monday, May 5
A “WELCOME HOME CEREMONY” was held Friday, May 2nd, for a partial deployment of returning troops who have recently returned from service in Afghanistan. A group of approximately 30 soldiers arrived by bus at just after 7 pm, or 1900 hours military time, Friday, May 2nd. According to SC State Command SGT- MAJOR Eddie Harris the group could have arrived as early as 6:45 pm or as late as 7:15 pm, depending on traffic. These soldiers are assigned to the local unit, the 218th esb Brigade. The ceremony took place at the Harry M. Arthur National Guard Armory. WBCU News spoke with Col. Chuck Johnson, who was one of the featured speakers at the ceremony. Johnson said next week more soldiers will be arriving home from Afghanistan. He said normally 50-100 personnel per armory are being transported home. He said the ceremony was brief to allow the soldiers to get to their families sooner.
- THE VILLAGE BOUTIQUE HOSTS GRAND OPENING Monday, May 5
- ROSE HILL PREPARES ITS GARDENS Monday, May 5 According to a Press Release just received from the SC Parks service, Rose Hill Plantation was more than just a large producer of cash crops in the Upstate. The people living and working there had to eat too, and gardens were a significant component of Plantation life. Come and see firsthand the preparation and planting in a spring and summer garden. Heirloom vegetables are those that are open pollinated, reproduce themselves from seed, and are at least fifty years old from the time of first introduction. Modern hybrid vegetables do not reproduce well from their own seeds, and so specialized seeds must be purchased each planting season. Come and see a Master Gardener discussing plot preparation, planting techniques, plant selections, growing techniques, and learn more about the opportunity to explore the past, from a perspective we all can understand: the growing of foodstuffs our ancestors ate, the diet of the past, and the varieties that have stood the test of time. The focus of this program will be the selection and planting of spring and summer vegetables. Ornamental gardens were also a part of the landscape at Rose Hill Plantation. Governor Gist was an avid gardener, and the very name of the plantation came from the ornamental rose gardens he planted and tended here. There will be a Master Gardener here to talk about the care, selection, and planting of heirloom roses. Pruning, fertilizing, and the specifics of tending heirloom roses will be topics of discussion, in a hands-on, interactive program for all persons interested in heirloom gardening. This program is part of the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the South Carolina State Parks Service. The cost of the program is $5.00 per person, and attendance is limited to the first 40 to register. The program will begin at 10:30 AM, at the garden behind the kitchen house to the rear of the Gist Mansion. For more information about this program, the park, the Gist Mansion, or to register for this event call: Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site at: 864-427-5966. WELCOME HOME CEREMONY FOR 30 RETURNING SOLDIERS THIS EVENING Friday, May 2 There will be a “WELCOME HOME CEREMONY” for a partial deployment of returning troops who have been serving overseas. A group of approximately 30 soldiers are due to arrive by bus at approximately 6 pm, or 1800 hours military time, Friday, May 2nd. According to SC State Command SGT- MAJOR Eddie Harris the group could arrive as early as 5:30 pm or as late as 6:30 pm, depending on traffic. These soldiers are both local and from surrounding areas, who are assigned to the local unit, the 218th esb Brigade. The ceremony will take place at the Harry M. Arthur National Guard Armory. If possible, WBCU will broadcast the ceremony live on 1460 AM and 103.5 FM WBCU. If WBCU is not able to broadcast the event live, the plan is to tape the affair to play at a later time. If you can, please plan to honor our troops by attending this ceremony, but if you can’t, be sure to tune to WBCU and share in the excitement of this wonderful occasion either live or by tape delay. - VILLAGE BOUTIQUE HOSTS GRAND OPENING TOMORROW Friday, May 2 You are invited to celebrate the grand opening of the newest children’s boutique in Union. On Saturday, May 3, at 10am, The Village Boutique will have a ribbon cutting ceremony. The first 50 Moms that come into the store after the ribbon is cut will receive a tote bag full of samples, coupons and goodies from companies all over the country. There will also be several door prizes raffled off over the course of the day. Several vendors will have tables set up on site with samples, displays and products for sale. The vendors include: Lilli Pad Creations, Usborne Books, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, and Party-Lite. The address is 705 S Duncan Bypass across from Scarborough’s Auto sales. The hours of operation are: M-F 10 am until 7 pm, Sat. 10 am until 3 pm, and closed on Sunday. The telephone # is: (864) 427-4333, or you can go online to www.MySpace.com/TheVillageBoutique . The parking lot will be decorated with balloons courtesy of Grahams Flowers. - MAY IS FOSTER CARE MONTH Friday, May 2
We have 22 Union
County Children in Foster Care and
2 licensed foster families (and 4
families in the process of becoming
licensed). Many things are being
done to make the licensing process
easier. Orientations are given the
2nd Monday of each month
at the Union DSS office at 5:30 but
anyone can call the office at
anytime to ask questions and set up
an in home orientation. Children
are removed from their home due to
abuse or neglect which is not fault
of their own and are having to be
taken to homes outside of Union
County until we have enough homes
available in Union County. We need
Foster Families in Union County so
that we can keep our children in
their schools, activities and
community where they belong.
Please come out Monday May 5
th at 10 am to the Union
County Courthouse for the
proclaiming of May as Foster Care
Month. We need your support and
help in spreading the word for this
great need in - ROSE HILL PREPARES ITS GARDENS Friday, May 2 According to a Press Release just received from the SC Parks service, Rose Hill Plantation was more than just a large producer of cash crops in the Upstate. The people living and working there had to eat too, and gardens were a significant component of Plantation life. Come and see firsthand the preparation and planting in a spring and summer garden. Heirloom vegetables are those that are open pollinated, reproduce themselves from seed, and are at least fifty years old from the time of first introduction. Modern hybrid vegetables do not reproduce well from their own seeds, and so specialized seeds must be purchased each planting season. Come and see a Master Gardener discussing plot preparation, planting techniques, plant selections, growing techniques, and learn more about the opportunity to explore the past, from a perspective we all can understand: the growing of foodstuffs our ancestors ate, the diet of the past, and the varieties that have stood the test of time. The focus of this program will be the selection and planting of spring and summer vegetables. Ornamental gardens were also a part of the landscape at Rose Hill Plantation. Governor Gist was an avid gardener, and the very name of the plantation came from the ornamental rose gardens he planted and tended here. There will be a Master Gardener here to talk about the care, selection, and planting of heirloom roses. Pruning, fertilizing, and the specifics of tending heirloom roses will be topics of discussion, in a hands-on, interactive program for all persons interested in heirloom gardening. This program is part of the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the South Carolina State Parks Service. The cost of the program is $5.00 per person, and attendance is limited to the first 40 to register. The program will begin at 10:30 AM, at the garden behind the kitchen house to the rear of the Gist Mansion. For more information about this program, the park, the Gist Mansion, or to register for this event call: Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site at: 864-427-5966. CHINESE AUCTION FOR RED CROSS THIS EVENING Thursday, May 1 WBCU wants to remind all of Union County about the Spring Fundraiser for the Union Office of the American Red Cross. The event will be a Chinese Auction, and will be held this evening at the Harry M. Arthur National Guard Armory. Doors will open at 5:30 pm and everyone is invited to come and enjoy the fun, food, and the over 300 items available for the Chinese Auction. If you have any questions, please call 427-7991. REMEMBER: Together, we can save a life. - WIB ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING GRANTS Thursday, May 1 According to a News Release from the Upstate Workforce Investment Board (UWIB), they are now accepting applications for Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grants. These grants are issued to employers to upgrade the skills of their current employee(s). Incumbent Worker Training Grants have provided opportunities for training in programs ranging from computer skills to manufacturing skills specific to industries, to soft skills (such as leadership and management training). A committee will review all applications and determine awards. Companies in Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union are eligible to apply for these grants through the UWIB. Applications will be received until May 23, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Any application received after that time will not be considered during this solicitation. Applications and guidelines can be picked up at Union CareerSource, Gaffney CareerSource, or the UWIB office. Completed applications can be mailed or dropped off at the UWIB office located at 102 Commerce Street or P.O. Box 5666 Spartanburg, SC 29304 by 5:00 p.m. on May 23, 2008. Last year 7 companies in Union County and many others in Spartanburg and Cherokee County received awards with the average per company being over $13,000.00. The Upstate Workforce Investment Board is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aides and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Please contact Beth Fowler at (864) 427-4119 (TTY: 711) or bfowler@upstatewib.org with any questions about Incumbent Worker Training Grants. - WELCOME HOME CEREMONY FOR 30 RETURNING SOLDIERS FRIDAY Thursday, May 1 There will be a “ WELCOME HOME CEREMONY” for a partial deployment of returning troops who have been serving overseas. A group of approximately 30 soldiers are due to arrive by bus at approximately 4 pm, or 1600 hours military time, Friday, May 2nd. These soldiers are both local and from surrounding areas, who are assigned to the local unit, the 218th esb Brigade. The ceremony will take place at the Harry M. Arthur National Guard Armory. WBCU will broadcast the ceremony live on 1460 AM and 103.5 FM WBCU. If you can, please plan to honor our troops by attending this ceremony, but if you can’t, be sure to tune to WBCU and share in the excitement of this wonderful occasion. - MORE FOSTER HOMES NEEDED IN UNION Thursday, May 1 We have 22 Union County Children in Foster Care and 2 licensed foster families (and 4 families in the process of becoming licensed) Many things are being done to make the licensing process easier. Orientations are given the 2 nd Monday of each month at the Union DSS office at 5:30 but anyone can call the office at anytime to ask questions and set up an in home orientation. Children are removed from their home due to abuse or neglect which is not fault of their own and are having to be taken to homes outside of Union County until we have enough homes available in Union County. We need Foster Families in Union County so that we can keep our children in their schools, activities and community where they belong. Please come out Monday May 5 th at 10 am to the Union County Courthouse for the proclaiming of May as Foster Care Month. We need your support and help in spreading the word for this great need in Union. state & national NEWS
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The
grand opening of the newest
children’s boutique in Union was
held on Saturday, May 3,
2008. At 10 a.m., a ribbon cutting
ceremony was held at the Village
Boutique, located at 705 S. Duncan
By-Pass.. The first 50 Mom’s that
entered the store after the ribbon
was cut received a tote bag full of
samples, coupons and goodies from
companies all over the country. The
hours of operation are: M-F 10 a.m.
until 7 pm, Sat. 10 am until 3 pm,
and closed on Sunday. The telephone
# is: (864) 427-4333, or you can go
online to