By John Estridge Union County Bicentennial Committee finally received the $30,000 pledged to the committee but delayed due to a lack of communication. Bicentennial Committee members Melissa Spillers and Linda Brookbank thanked UC commissioner Howard Curry for helping the committee to receive the $30,000. That amount was pledged to the committee by the UC Tourism …
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UC Bicentennial celebration in doubt due to inaction by UCDC and tourism commission
By John Estridge Union County’s Bicentennial celebration is in jeopardy. That was the message from Bicentennial Chairperson Melissa Spillers and Union County Commissioner Paul Wiwi Thursday morning, March 18, at the Union County Council meeting. Spillers said the Bicentennial has received no money to date even though $30,000 was committed by the Union County Tourism …
UC Bicentennial Committee announces essay contest and poster project for students
By John Estridge from a UC Bicentennial Committee press release Blog UC Bicentennial Essay Contest article 1-17-21 The Union County Historical Society in conjunction with the Union County Foundation are sponsoring a Bicentennial Essay Contest and Poster Project. Called “Voices Past and Present: Sharing Our Story” the essay contest is open to all students in …
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