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09/14/2026

Waxhaw Police Department Patrol Sgt. G. Whalley lights a candle during the town’s annual Patriot Day Ceremony on Friday in memory of his fellow officers who died while responding — as he did — to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks 25 years ago. Whalley is one of seven Waxhaw police officers who responded to the 9/11 attacks. It'll be one of several 9/11 stories in Saturday's Weekend edition of the EJ, but subscribers can read it now on our website.

The Waxhaw community held a Patriot Day Ceremony marking 25 years since 9/11, featuring speeches, candlelight tributes, and moments of silence. Former NYPD officers shared personal stories from the attacks, emphasizing memory, unity, and resilience.

09/02/2026

Parkwood High School’s football defense tackles Cuthbertson running back Drew Cohen as they secured a 35-point win over the Cavaliers on Friday, Aug. 28. Catch up on the action and more sports news starting on page A6 and on our website.

Parkwood High School football secured a decisive 52-17 win over rival Cuthbertson after a weather delay, marking their first victory against the Cavaliers since 2019 and only the third in program history. Coach Sam Mobley praised his team’s hard work and culture building for this achievement.

09/02/2026

Girls On the Run in Union County opened its doors to its new home in Monroe on Friday (Aug. 28), welcoming families to its South Main Street location. Cheer them on by reading this story on page A2 of today's EJ and on our website.

Girls on the Run of Union County relocated to 105 South Main St. in Monroe to create a more accessible hub for coaches and families after 12 years at their Weddington office. The new space, furnished largely through donations, supports local programming, coach certification, and expanded community p...

09/02/2026

Peter Sinclair McKnight (pictured) is charged with six counts second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor following an investigation into his allegedly uploading explicit images of girls under the age of 13 back in February. It's another of today's top stories from the EJ and our website.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office and the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation arrested Peter Sinclair McKnight of Indian Trail on six counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor after investigating alleged child abuse material shared online.

09/02/2026

Christopher Akwasi Sakyi (pictured) faces charges of discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and discharging a firearm within town limits after being arrested Monday morning in connection with an Aug. 20 shooting on Skywatch Lane. It's one of today's top stories from the EJ and our website at https://enquirerjournal.com/enquirer_journal/18-year-old-charged-in-connection-to-skywatch-lane-shooting/article_75628da2-0981-548d-aa0b-e89b162c3a0b.html

09/02/2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsome will be making a stop in Union County this Saturday as part of his Labor Day Weekend tour of the Southeast. Find out more in one of today's top stories from the EJ and our website.

California Governor Gavin Newsom will visit Union County, North Carolina, for a Labor Day weekend rally supporting Democratic candidates in the 2026 elections at the Union County Agricultural and Event Complex. The event features local political leaders and labor representatives.

09/02/2026

A week from Friday will mark the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, on New York City and Washington, D.C. First responders not only responded to the scenes, but some gave the ultimate sacrifice for their fellow Americans. On Sept. 11, Monroe and Union County will observe the anniversary. Find out more in today's top story from the EJ and our website.

The city of Monroe and Union County will hold a Patriot’s Day ceremony on Sept. 11 at the Union County Courthouse to mark 25 years since the 2001 terrorist attacks, honoring victims and first responders with an outdoor event beginning at 9 a.m. The community is invited to attend.

08/28/2026

EJ BREAKING NEWS: Monroe Council to hold special meeting on Miller Street and Meadow Street areas issues Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the farmers market.

In a statement released earlier this afternoon, Monroe City Council announced it will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 1) to discuss and receive comments about quality-of-life

08/27/2026

The city of Monroe’s Lake Lee reopens to the public today (Saturday, Aug. 29) after having been closed due to the recent drought conditions. Lake Twitty reopened a week ago. We'll have the latest on the lakes and drought measures in Saturday's Weekend edition of the EJ, but subscribers can read it right now on our website.

The city of Monroe has reopened Lake Twitty and will reopen Lake Lee on August 29 for weekend recreational use under specific boating and swimming restrictions, while Lake Monroe remains closed to the public.