A front-page story in Thursday’s Observer listed an incorrect property tax rate being considered by the town of Matthews. The proposed county/town property tax rate for the coming fiscal year is $1.08 for every $100 of assessed property.
A front-page story in Tuesday’s Observer understated which grades would be covered in an expanded free breakfast program for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The program would cover 147,000 pre-K through 12th-grade students.
An item on 2A of Monday’s Observer incorrectly described how long “The Lost Colony” has run. The outdoor drama has been in production every summer since 1937 except for World War II.
A news item in Friday’s Business section understated the price range for items in an online auction of manufacturing equipment from the closed Lincolnton Furniture Co. Auction administrators anticipate bids will continue to rise during the auction, which concludes June 21.
A story in Tuesday’s Local & State section, about Rosen Publishing donating 10,000 books to the Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance, incorrectly reported what company President Roger Rosen said about children owning books in low-income areas. Rosen said that only one out of 300 low-income children owns any books.
A story in Tuesday’s Local & State section about St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church closing was unclear about what would happen to a Loaves & Fishes food pantry at the church. The pantry is joining a new pantry at Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church, 101 Sugar Creek Road W., which will open by the end of June.
A story on “Repo Man” in Sunday’s Carolina Living section attributed a quote to the wrong actor. Tracey Walter said, “The more you drive, the less intelligent you get.”
A story about Food Lion Speed Street in Thursday’s Local & State section gave the incorrect rank for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Maj. Jeff Estes.
A review of JJ’s Red Hots in Wednesday’s Carolina Living section gave the wrong name and price for the hot dog with chili, onions and cheese. It’s a Chili Cheese Coney, $3.99.
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