Area passes pre-pandemic tourism levels
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September 20, 2022

Area passes pre-pandemic tourism levels

By Michael Williamson

When you think of Union County, you might not immediately think of tourism but recent numbers reflecting travel to the area might beg to differ.

Union County Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Karen Eylon said tourism in the county is higher than the pre-pandemic numbers.

CVB partners with Touris...

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