government
Union County Voters Reject $200M Jail Bond
Union County voters turned down a $200 million jail bond on Nov. 3, and Republicans won all four county commission seats on the ballot, in the state's unofficial count.
Nell Thomas·Nov 4, 2026
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Schools & Education
School news, enrollment updates, sports, and education coverage for Marvin Ridge, Weddington, and UCPS schools serving the Firethorne community.
government
Union County Jail Bond, Commissioners on Firethorne Ballot
Union County is asking voters to approve up to $200 million for a new jail, and four of the five county commission seats are on the ballot. Early voting ends Saturday, October 31, at 3 p.m.
Nell Thomas·Oct 28, 2026
government
UCPS 2026-27 Calendar: Key Dates for Firethorne Families
Firethorne is served by Union County Public Schools. Every remaining day off in 2026-27, the end of the first semester, report card dates and the last day of school, June 4.
Nell Thomas·Aug 25, 2026
community
La Paz Global: Education Linking Charlotte and Costa Rica
La Paz Global connects Charlotte and coastal Costa Rica through education. Its Charlotte-based Let's Rock benefit raised more than $22,000 this year for a scholarship program whose graduates have a…
Stroll Firethorne·Aug 7, 2026
community
Happy One-Year Anniversary to Stroll Firethorne!
A Publishers' Note from Ashley and Nathan Grimm marking one year of Stroll Firethorne: back-to-school, gratitude for the small things, and thanks to the residents and partners who made the first year…
Stroll Firethorne·Aug 5, 2026
community
The Barthel Family
Meet the Barthel family of Baltusrol Lane, who traded Sandy Hook, CT for Firethorne in 2016. Ron, Angela and their three sons on nine years of neighborhood friendships, a breast cancer journey, and…
Stroll Firethorne·Aug 1, 2026
community
The Echo Foundation Is Shaping Charlotte’s Next Generation
A Charlotte-based nonprofit co-founded by Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel uses education to inspire students to become voices of conscience.
Ashley Grimm·Jun 1, 2026
community
Stroll Firethorne Publishers' Note: Graduates and Families
Stroll publishers Ashley and Nathan Grimm celebrate the community’s graduates and the families who make Firethorne special.
Ashley Grimm·Jun 1, 2026
government
Charlotte Water Limits, Data Center Moratorium, Budget, CMS
Six takeaways from a heavy week at city hall: Stage 2 water restrictions, a unanimous data-center moratorium, a $4.5 billion budget hearing, the NC state-budget framework, the CMS budget reversal…
Jack Beckett·May 16, 2026
government
CMS Sends $2.1B Budget Back: Quick Read for Firethorne
Quick read on the district next door: CMS denied Hill's $2.1B budget 8-1; revised version due May 12. Five-point takeaway with a link to the full story.
Jack Beckett·Apr 29, 2026
community
Union County Schools Near Firethorne: Marvin Ridge and More
A parent's guide to Union County Public Schools serving Firethorne, from the Marvin Ridge cluster to nearby options in Weddington, school ratings, enrollment and what families need to know.
Ashley Grimm·Mar 24, 2026
