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 The congregation of Little Union Baptist Church celebrated 200 years of faith and history last Wednesday.

The church is led by pastor Will Sykes, who said Little Union is a testament to God’s goodness.

“This church has a great heritage,” Sykes said. “There are so many people that this church has touched.”  

The Spencer County Sheriff’s office will conduct periodic traffic safety checkpoints beginning May 23 and continuing through June 5, according to a news release.
The locations will be those approved by the Spencer County Sheriff’s Office Policy and Procedures Manual, the news release said.
There will also be special traffic enforcement in high collision areas using radar, laser and saturation patrols, the release said.

The Spencer County Democrats hosted a “Get out the Vote” drive on Saturday.
Carmin Gaines, Winford Sweazy, Diane Sheeley, Betty Schmidt and Jane Schultz participated.
“We signed up several new voters,” Gaines said.

Taylorsville VFW Post #11426 and the Ladies Auxiliary have their monthly meeting the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. The post is located at 106 Washington Street, Taylorsville. All veterans and their spouses are encouraged to attend.