A fire that broke out outside of the unfinished Publix building on U.S. 42 in Boone County has been successfully extinguished, according to the Union Fire District, with no injuries reported. Fire staff who spoke with LINK nky said the fire was traceable to an issue with a tar machine crews were using to coat […]
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U.S. 42 in Union bustles with restaurants
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 20, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. With the addition of a trifecta of local chains opening in Union, the area has been bustling with newcomers and locals alike. With Braxton, Dewey’s and Greater’s joining the roster, these nearby local […]
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Semi leaks fuel, catches fire on I-75 exit ramp
U.S. 42 and Interstate 75 were briefly shut down Tuesday afternoon due to a jackknifed semi that caught fire on the Exit 181 ramp for State Road 18. Florence Fire Batallion Chief Adam Begley said the driver was carrying an empty trailer and lost control as she merged onto the exit ramp. At approximately 12:20 […]
