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1 day ago

Union County board narrows who may represent taxpayers in property appeals The Board of Equalization and Review of Union County voted to amend its rules to limit who may represent taxpayers in property-tax appeals, requiring business representatives to be officers, managers, W-2 employees authorized in writing, or owners with at least 25% interest, and restricting other non-attorney representation to narrow good-cause exceptions.

Union County's Board of Equalization just tightened the rules on who can represent taxpayers in property appeals, aiming to cut down on frivolous filings and streamline the process.

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3 days ago

'Disgusting': Union County teacher accused of child sex crime Zackary Wayne Winchester, an art teacher at Benton Heights Elementary School, is charged with indecent liberties with a minor, records show.

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1 week ago

Union County approves $500,000 settlement in suit involving prosecutor's office The Board of County Commissioners authorized a settlement of up to $500,000 in Meghan Tomlinson v. Union County Prosecutor's Office; the county will pay $181,000 and Chubb Insurance will pay $319,000. County Counsel said a motion for summary judgment was denied and the insurer recommended settlement.

Union County has just approved a staggering $500,000 settlement in a high-profile legal case involving its Prosecutor's Office.

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1 week ago

Union County commissioners approve dozens of routine contracts, grants and appointments In an 8-0 roll call (Commissioner Mirabella absent), the board approved multiple contracts, grants, program agreements and appointments including household hazardous waste services ($240,000), Opengov licensing ($129,764.26), LRIG grant application ($75,000), and several human-services and arts grants.

Union County commissioners have just passed a suite of resolutions that could impact everything from hazardous waste management to local arts funding—what does this mean for you?

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1 week ago

Union County manager presents $547.11M 2026 executive budget, cites rising health costs and SNAP cuts County Manager Edward T. Oatman presented a $547,110,036.23 2026 executive budget that includes a 2% tax-levy increase to address rising fixed costs, notably a projected combined 21% increase in health and prescription benefits and federal funding reductions.

Union County is facing tough financial challenges as County Manager Edward T. Oatman unveils a $547 million budget plan that includes a tax increase to tackle soaring health costs and federal funding cuts.

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3 weeks ago

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4 weeks ago

Concerns are mounting over allegations against the animal control department, prompting Commissioner Jackson to demand a thorough investigation to ensure accountability and transparency.

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1 month ago

Union County budget director reviews grant activity, cites $61 million in expenditures and potential tax savings Budget and Grants Director Jason May told the Board that seven years of grant expenditures reached about $61,000,000 in 2025, the county has applied for 19 grants this fiscal year (more than $30 million in potential funding), and that better grant management could avoid additional cents on the ad valorem tax rate; he also outlined tools and staffing to manage grants.

Union County's strategic grant management has not only led to a staggering $61 million in expenditures but also uncovered ways to save taxpayers up to 10¢ on their tax rates!

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1 month ago

Child abducted out of Union County found in west Columbus near Hilliard - Adam Conn

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1 month ago

Union County commissioners direct staff to propose changes to minor subdivision rules to curb farmland loss After a lengthy discussion about farmland loss and a longstanding eight-lot threshold, the Union County Board of Commissioners voted to direct staff to return with strategies that could lower the minor-subdivision lot limit and close loopholes such as road-splitting that can create effectively larger subdivisions.

Union County commissioners are taking action to revise minor subdivision rules in a bid to protect valuable farmland and curb reckless residential lot splitting.

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1 month ago

Union County approves contracts and funding steps for 'barn' food innovation center at Wingate site The board authorized the county manager to negotiate and execute agreements and adopt capital project ordinances and a budget amendment to move forward with the Union County Food Innovation Center ("the barn"), including a land lease with Wingate University, several state and foundation grants, and a March 31 groundbreaking if contracts are executed.

Union County is set to break ground on the innovative Food Innovation Center this March, promising to boost local businesses and transform the community!

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1 month ago

Union County outlines shelter plan and staffing after winter storm threat Union County emergency preparedness staff described how the county staffed and operated a local shelter for Winter Storm Fern, citing pre-deployed equipment, a 100-member trained roster goal and a primary shelter at Monroe Middle School with generator capacity.

Union County took proactive measures for Winter Storm Fern, activating a local shelter plan and relying on dedicated county staff to ensure residents' safety amid limited regional support.

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1 month ago

Union County confirms first measles case in decades as officials expand outreach and vaccinations Union County public health confirmed its first measles case in more than 35 years and described expanded vaccination clinics, quarantine procedures and contact-tracing steps as staff work with regional partners amid a broader South Carolina outbreak.

Union County has reported its first measles case in over 35 years, sparking urgent vaccination efforts and heightened public health measures.

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1 month ago

DSS warns HR 1 changes could raise county SNAP and Medicaid administrative costs Karen Tucker, division manager for economic services, told the board that HR 1 would reduce the federal administrative match for SNAP to 25 percent, potentially shifting a substantial share of administrative costs to state and county governments; the department outlined caseload and staffing figures and steps underway to reduce payment error rates.

Federal changes under HR 1 could drastically increase SNAP and Medicaid costs for Union County, affecting both operations and staffing.

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1 month ago

Union County ★★ he story of Adam Meeks’ bleak feature film debut isn’t one that hits close to home: it barrels right into it, tearing a window into the harsh lives of the inhabitants of the director-writer’s…

#ICYMI: Lida Bach reviews #AdamMeeks' directorial debut #UnionCounty. Read her thoughts on the #Sundance2026 film below:

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1 month ago

Union County DSS outlines caseloads and warns HR1 changes could raise SNAP administrative costs Division manager Karen Tucker reported monthly caseloads for Medicaid and SNAP, described administrative changes and training plans, and warned that federal HR1 changes and state payment-error rates could increase county costs if the General Assembly does not provide additional funding.

Union County is bracing for significant budget impacts as federal policy changes threaten to raise SNAP administrative costs and increase staff workloads.

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1 month ago

Union County health officials confirm first measles case, expand vaccinations and quarantine guidance Public-health staff announced the county's first confirmed measles case in decades and described expanded vaccination clinics, contact tracing, and quarantine rules; officials urged proof-of-immunity for exposed people and explained limits on enforcement and post-exposure treatment.

Union County has confirmed its first measles case in over 30 years, prompting urgent vaccination efforts and strict quarantine measures.

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2 months ago

Garwood resident alleges cover-up in Ashbrook restoration, urges Union County transparency At a Union County commissioners meeting a public commenter, Bruce Patterson of Garwood, alleged county mismanagement in the Ashbrook (Oatman) Swamp project, claimed a CME Associates contract rose 47% to $300,000, cited an alleged DEP probe and estimated $2–3 million in damage, and asked officials for a public accounting.

Bruce Patterson is demanding answers from Union County officials about alleged mismanagement and a shocking 47% increase in contracts tied to the controversial Ashbrook Swamp project.

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2 months ago

Drones help rescue Marysville dog lost in snowstorm - Gracie Collins

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2 months ago

Prosecutor presents Arrive Together statistics as board considers related resolution The county prosecutor briefed the board on the Arrive Together program, citing statewide usage since 2021 of about 15,000 interactions and 1,600 in Union County and stating there have been no excessive uses of force reported in those interactions.

The Union County Prosecutor highlights impressive statistics from the Arrive Together program, boasting 15,000 interactions statewide with zero reported excessive force incidents.

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2 months ago

Will Poulter and Noah Centineo's New Drama Tackles the Harsh Realities of an Issue Plaguing America Will Poulter discusses giving an honest portrayal of addiction and recovery in Union County, collaborating with a real drug court recovery program.

Movie TV Tech Geeks #Exclusives #UnionCounty #Sundance2026 Will Poulter and Noah Centineo's New Drama Tackles the Harsh Realities of an Issue Plaguing America

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2 months ago

Sundance Review: “Union County”, Will Poulter Quietly Shines in Adam Meek’s Authentic Portrayal of Opioid Recovery ★★★★ “You haven’t caused any problems… yet.” A simple, but damning reminder Cody Parsons (Will Poulter) receives during one of his assessments early in the new debut film by…

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2 months ago

2026 Sundance Film Festival Review – Union County Union County, 2026. Written and Directed by Adam Meeks. Starring Will Poulter, Noah Centineo, Emily Meade, Elise Kibler, Danny Wolohan, Sylvie Mix, AJ Hunt, Brandon Terrell, Gemma Nelms, Kevin P. Brai...

Adapting his short film into a narrative-docu-lite hybrid feature, writer/director Adam Meeks’ #UnionCounty is a sturdy story about the hardships of overcoming opioid addiction

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2 months ago

Sundance 2026 Review: Union County. Read it here bit.ly/3LQs3mG by Trevor Hogg

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2 months ago

Next up: #UNIONCOUNTY

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#JOSEPHINE was very good but not a feel-good film (obvie)

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2 months ago

Today on the #sundance docket: #JOSEPHINE, #UNIONCOUNTY, #ROCKSPRINGS, and more short films (the midnight program was awesome).

Last night’s midnight screening of #UNDERTONE was very cool, but as unsettling as it was, I have no idea what happened in the film.

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2 months ago

A ★★★½ review of Union County (2026) SUNDANCE #2: While it hits all the expected narrative beats of most addiction dramas, Adam Meeks’ strong, documentarian direction and Poulter’s searing lead performance keep everything compelling and ...

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

Auditor gives Union County an unmodified opinion; county records opioid settlement receivable Auditors issued an unmodified opinion on Union County's FY2025 financial statements; the audit notes no material weaknesses. The county recorded a long-term receivable related to the state-handled opioid settlement; staff and auditors described differing rounded figures for that receivable.

Union County's financial outlook shines with a clean audit and a significant opioid settlement receivable, marking a pivotal moment in fiscal management.

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2 months ago

Union County discusses Axon camera rollout and license-plate-reading AI; officials say agencies will share access County officials reported recent Axon camera installations and described planned license-plate-reader and AI features to aid investigations; board members asked who will have live-feed access and were told the county plans to share information with partner agencies, with details to be finalized.

Union County is rolling out cutting-edge Axon cameras and AI technology to revolutionize crime investigations, but who will have access to this vital information?

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