By Melinda Johnston | Special Correspondent
| May 31, 2009
Mint Hill's proposed 2009-2010 budget doesn't raise taxes or vehicle fees, but it does require the town to take almost $600,000 out of savings to make ends meet.
By Melinda Johnston | Special Correspondent
| May 31, 2009
Matthews commissioners have released $373,000 in capital improvement money, frozen since October, which will pay for fire station and park improvements and two new vehicles.
By Melinda Johnston | Special Correspondent
| May 31, 2009
Pineville's proposed budget includes $6 million to build a new police station and $4.2 million to renovate Jack D. Hughes Park.
By Marty Minchin | Special Correspondent
| May 31, 2009
Improvements to the intersection of Faith Church Road and Unionville-Indian Trail Road, one of the area's most dangerous, may start in a few weeks.
By Marty Minchin | Special Correspondent
| May 31, 2009
Indian Trail residents won't have a property tax increase this year, but Town Council members split their vote on the town budget because of disagreements about what level of police protection the town needs.
John Anderson
| May 31, 2009
There are a lot of ways to make a living. It's particularly nice when you can combine your passion with your livelihood.
Karin Janick
| May 31, 2009
The tough economy may hit local kids where they live – on the ball field.
By Marty Minchin | Special Correspondent
| May 31, 2009
Stallings leaders have committed $1.5 million to improve the town's two parks, including a new splash pad at Stallings Municipal Park.