Archived photos from 2008

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Union County's Radio Station

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—The Gospel Show with Mike Stevens

Noon-1 p.m.--Noon Report with Steve Ramsey

1-3 p.m.--Clark Howard Show--call 1-877-872-5275

3-5 p.m.--The Drive With Daniel Prince

5-5:30 p.m.--Union Preowned Top Five at 5

5:30-5:50 p.m.--5:00 Report

5:50 p.m.--Atlanta Braves Baseball--Atlanta at Pittsburgh

After the game-6 a.m.--Today's best country and some hits from yesterday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

TO YOU!!!

Raye Hellams is our Tuesday Birthday winner!

Jonesville K-8 School Tour--May 11, 2009

School board members toured the Jonesville K-8 School at their Monday meeting; the school is around 90% complete.

School board members toured the Jonesville K-8 School at their Monday meeting; the school is around 90% complete.

School board members toured the Jonesville K-8 School at their Monday meeting; the school is around 90% complete.

School board members toured the Jonesville K-8 School at their Monday meeting; the school is around 90% complete.

Union County Torch Run 2009

Union County Torch Run 2009--Benefitting Special Olympics

Union County Torch Run 2009--Benefitting Special Olympics

Union County Torch Run 2009--Benefitting Special Olympics

Union County Torch Run 2009--Benefitting Special Olympics

Union County Torch Run 2009--Benefitting Special Olympics

Union County Torch Run 2009--Benefitting Special Olympics

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Cross Keys Living History Event II

Buffalo Music Festival

Buffalo Music Festival 2009

Buffalo Music Festival 2009

Buffalo Music Festival 2009

Buffalo Music Festival 2009

Spring Fling and Taste of Union

The Childers sing at the close of WBCU's Spring Fling and Taste of Union. The owner and an employee at Fuji's Japanese Steakhouse pose for a picture. People wait in line at Fuji's table for Japanese cuisine.

WBCU's Chris Woodson and his daughter Calista talk to the folks at the Heavenly Gifts Bistro table. The Bojangles table was popular, as people sought out their barbecue sandwiches and iced tea A little boy tries to catch a nap near the Midway BBQ table.

The Childers capped off an evening of entertainment. More of the Childers. WBCU's Tony Ellis played the drums for the Sunrise Gospel Singers at the Spring Fling and Taste of Union.

The instrumentalists were every bit as good as the singers during the Sunrise Gospel Singers' set. The Sunrise Gospel Singers give an inspired performance. More of the Sunrise Gospel Singers.

The Parties R Us toys were popular on the far end of Main St. The kids enjoy one of the Parties R Us toys. The slide is always a hit.

A steady stream of children visited the toys and the bookmobile near Arthur State Bank After a great dance performance, some of Miss Elaine's students enjoy the slide More from the children's block.

The Mon-Aetna Praise Band entertained the crowd at the Spring Fling and Taste of Union. More from the Mon Aetna Praise Band Everyone seemed to enjoy all of the music at the event.

Main Street was blocked off from Mountain Street to Arthur Boulevard to accommodate those coming to the event. The USC-Union Music Club opened the entertainment. The sun was bright on a beautiful spring evening in Union County.

People line up at the Lunch Box's table. Some of Miss Elaine's students entertained the crowd with their routines. The dancers work hard to be able to be this good.

More of Miss Elaine's Dancers After a brief break for the dancers, the USC-Union Music Club get back to the oldies and beach music. Channel 14 was on hand, filming the event.

There was a good turnout, as people enjoyed the food and music. Another look at some of the people on hand for the event. A view of the instrumentalists with the USC-Union Music Club

More of the USC-Union Music Club One of the members of the Sheriff's Office staff waves happily while holding a Bojangles iced tea. The Union County Sheriff's Office had a table set up; Sheriff Taylor even brought the drug dog later in the evening.

Loving the oldies provided by the USC-Union Music Club. Fuji's Japanese Steakhouse came well-prepared for the crowd. Inspirational Corner set up a table, as well.

Some ladies enjoying the music. Bojangles had steady business all evening. Heavenly Gifts Bistro came prepared with desserts, salad, soup, and tea for low prices.

Jennifer and Brittany served people at Midway BBQ's table. Channel 14's cameraman is intent on the action in the camera. WBCU appreciates Channel 14 being on hand and filming the evening's events.

The USC-Union Music Club set the tone for the evening with great music.

Storm Damage from tornado at Mike Scales' Mobile

Home Park and T Bishop Road

Storm damage from the tornado at Mike Scales Mobile Home Park and T Bishop Road

Storm damage from the tornado at Mike Scales Mobile Home Park and T Bishop Road

Storm damage from the tornado at Mike Scales Mobile Home Park and T Bishop Road

Storm damage from the tornado at Mike Scales Mobile Home Park and T Bishop Road

Storm damage from the tornado at Mike Scales Mobile Home Park and T Bishop Road

Storm damage from the tornado at Mike Scales Mobile Home Park and T Bishop Road

Storm damage from the tornado at Mike Scales Mobile Home Park and T Bishop Road

Storm damage from the tornado at Mike Scales Mobile Home Park and T Bishop Road

Storm damage from the tornado at Mike Scales Mobile Home Park and T Bishop Road

Storm damage from the tornado at Mike Scales Mobile Home Park and T Bishop Road

Storm damage from the tornado at Mike Scales Mobile Home Park and T Bishop Road

Storm damage from the tornado at Mike Scales Mobile Home Park and T Bishop Road

Storm damage from the tornado at Mike Scales Mobile Home Park and T Bishop Road

Storm damage from the tornado at Mike Scales Mobile Home Park and T Bishop Road

Storm damage from the tornado at Mike Scales Mobile Home Park and T Bishop Road

Storm damage from the tornado at Mike Scales Mobile Home Park and T Bishop Road

Big Buck Can-Am GNCC Race

Photo by Mark Brasington

Photo by Mark Brasington

Photo by Mark Brasington

Photo by Mark Brasington

Photo by Mark Brasington

Lockhart Town Council Swearing-In Ceremony

Ailene Ashe is sworn in for a new 4-year term Ailene Ashe takes the oath of office Lee Brannon is sworn in

Tammy Stamey signs paperwork after being sworn in Tammy Stamey takes her oath Glenn Stein's granddaughter held the Bible for him

Glenn Stein is sworn in Lockhart Town Council with Magistrate Jimmy Crocker

Wal-Mart Super Center Preview Night and Grand Opening

Members of the UCHS band performed The ribbon is cut Barry Medford prepares to cut the ribbon

Cutting the ribbon Barry Medford addresses those in attendance

Union County Meals on Wheels received $5000 from the Wal-Mart Foundation The Union County Council on Aging received $2500 Associates applaud as money is donated to local causes

Ola Jean Kelly accepts $2500 for the Union County Historical Society The Junior Charity League received $2000 from the Wal-Mart Foundation One of the many guest speakers at the grand opening ceremony

Union County Supervisor Donnie Betenbaugh speaks City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Keith Henderson addresses the crowd Store Manager Barry Medford speaks

The UCHS Color Guard presented the colors The UCHS JROTC Color Guard Barry Medford introduces his management team

Stretching the ribbon out Getting ready to cut the ribbon The ribbon is stretched out

Guests and dignitaries mingle at the grand opening Members of the orchestra perform The parking lot filled up quickly Monday night

A look at the outside of the store from the parking lot The traffic lights on Highway 215 are fully operational now People lined up for refreshments provided by the deli department

Chicken fingers and cake were highlights of the refreshment table Woodforest is the name of the bank inside the store The store also features SmartStyle, a hair salon

The customer service area The concrete floor, made from recycled materials, will get shinier the more people walk on it Hardware is now called the Do It Yourself section

One aisle contains nothing but rows of bicycles The store features an expanded electronics section The pharmacy is centrally located in the store

One of the many grocery aisles The ceiling features skylights, which harvests daylight and reduces energy consumption; also it includes LED lighting A look at the produce aisle

The regional manager of Wal-Mart stores spoke Monday night Barry Medford addressed the crowd and introduced his management staff Barry Medford points out some of his management team

Lieutenant Governor Andre Bauer was on hand to welcome Wal-Mart to town More people A large crowd gathered Monday night to preview the store

UNION CHRISTMAS PARADE AND TRUCK FULL OF TOYS

Many thanks to the Salvation Army for coordinating the distribution of the toys, as well as for our sponsors' and donors' generosity in donating toys for the drive!

After the parade, WBCU and Salvation Army personnel unloaded the Trucks Full of Toys for distribution later this week These were some of the last people lined up to watch the parade The Courthouse steps were one of the popular places from which to watch the parade

Channel 14 was on hand recording the proceedings Tyler Shugart enlisted the help of his brother to pass out some of the candy (at least we hope he passed it out!) Everyone was in a good mood and many waved as the Truck Full of Toys passed by

More of the crowds on Main Street for the Union Christmas Parade People, people everywhere! The kids enjoyed the floats, sirens, and especially the candy!

Crowds filled Main Street from just beyond First Baptist Church to just beyond the Union County Courthouse We had so many toys and sponsors, we couldn't fit them all in one picture. Thanks to Bojangles of Union for being a sponsor and to Renntech for the great decal work on the truck! Calista Woodson and her grandfather rode in the parade with her father, Chris

The bicycles are always a big hit at parade time Owner Chris Woodson donated the use of his truck to pull a trailer full of bicycles as his daughter and father ride along The Truck Full of Toys was packed full Sunday afternoon

Parties R Us was on hand giving rides on their Trackless Train The kids seemed to enjoy meeting the Salvation Army Snowman The Salvation Army Snowman waves at the Union Christmas parade

UNION COUNTY'S VETERANS' DAY PARADE AND CEREMONY

The Screaming Eagles come down; the flag was presented to Doug Gilliam, this year's speaker The crowd cheered on the Screaming Eagles as they jumped from 10,000 feet The kids wave as the parade passes by WBCU

The kids wave to the camera prior to the parade The sidewalks were full with school kids and other citizens The crowd looks down the road as the parade passes by

There was not much room to walk on Main Street's sidewalks on parade day Members of the Union County High School chorus relax as the soloist rehearses "God Bless America" This beautiful wreath was laid at the war memorial during the ceremony

The parade attracted young, old, and all in between The wind blows the flags at the war memorial Many in attendance were given small flags to wave during the parade and ceremony

School children from Monarch, Foster Park, Excelsior, Union County High School, and Union Christian Day School were all in attendance Amanda Gregory and Melinda Wilburn take time out from taking pictures to have a picture taken The stage is set up awaiting the Veterans' Day ceremony downtown

GOVERNOR MARK SANFORD'S VISIT

Shane Martin, candidate for State Senate The event took place at Crisp and Son Custom Screen Printing in Buffalo A small group was on hand to welcome Gov. Sanford

Some in the crowd mill around before Gov. Sanford arrives Gov. Sanford talks to Shane Martin and his family Gov. Sanford took the time to speak to everyone assembled, even the children

Gov. Sanford glances over at the crowd on his right as he speaks about reforming government Gov. Sanford, State Senate candidate Shane Martin, and Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom all addressed the crowd Gov. Sanford gestures as he makes a point about transparency in government

One of Gov. Sanford's charts on the growth in state spending over the years Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom awaits his turn to speak at the event Rep. Nathan Ballentine listens as Gov. Sanford talks about reforming government

Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom promotes a website on state spending Rep. Nathan Ballentine speaks at the event Gov. Sanford pauses for a picture with Monty Kingsmore

David Crisp shows Gov. Sanford how to make a screen-print t-shirt

JONESVILLE K-8 SCHOOL PICTURES

School board members, administrators, and representatives from M.B. Kahn finish their tour Rep. Mike Anthony looks back to see if the other board members are keeping up Manning Jeter and Tim Barnado walk past the construction equipment

District administrators and school board members walk past the heavy equipment at the Jonesville K-8 site The board members head for the parking lot following the tour As the tour concludes, Jonesville Elementary School principal Floyd Lyles shares a laugh with Representative Mike Anthony

The back parking lot near the baseball field is taking shape The baseball diamond has taken shape From the top of the hill, you can see not only the baseball field, but also a great view of the fall colors and the mountains in the distance

A view from the hill overlooking the baseball field The back of the school A look across the baseball field

Another view of "Crater Lake" A view of "Crater Lake"; the steep hills will be fenced-in The perimeter road is still dirt; behind it will be a playground area

More roofing materials are on site This shot shows part of the roof is nearly complete, with another section's insulation in place Outside, looking towards another wing; some roof trusses are in place

Some windows are already in place in the classroom wing, as well Another view of the classroom wing This classroom wing is the furthest along; the roof is nearly complete and some work lighting is in place

Some of the outer brick work is complete over one of the classroom wing The group gathers in the center area of the school, right where the Jonesville Wildcat logo will be A look down one of the classroom wings

The media center looks to be one of the largest rooms in the school Off the gym and connected to the art room is the concessions area The first 3 rows of the bleachers have been poured; behind will be storage space and locker rooms

A view of the gym The dining room and the gymnasium is connected by a stage This will be the food serving line

This will be the kitchen and food preparation area This area will be the dining room This area will house the band room, with the chorus room to be beside it

A view of the outer wall from the inside This is the area where the office will be Masonry work on the outer walls is still underway

The view from the front of the school as school board members enter for the tour This will be the site of Jonesville's football field. Dynamite will be used to break apart some rock on the site

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