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Pending bills would regulate homeowners associations

Posted at 12:23pm on May. 17, 2013

Charlotte residents would be better protected from homeowners associations if the General Assembly passes several key pieces of legislation, lawmakers said last week.

Meg-Art helps community with tile fundraiser

Posted at 2:21pm on May. 14, 2013

Meg-Art, a pottery painting studio in Huntersville, has teamed up with Huntersville Parks and Recreation Department to raise funds for the beautification of the Waymer Community Center.

Asheville sculptor stars in ‘All About Women’ show at Mooresville gallery

Posted at 11:54am on May. 15, 2013

Lynne Gingras, owner of Andre Christine Gallery and Sculpture Garden, has opened a new exhibit featuring Asheville artist Connie McNees, whose work has been shown in galleries and museums throughout the U.S.

Statesville, Troutman have no tax hike in proposed budgets

Posted at 2:55pm on May. 14, 2013

There’s some good news in the 2013-2014 proposed budgets for Statesville and Troutman taxpayers: No tax increase is planned for either municipality.

You can be a part of the Dale Jr. mosaic

Posted at 12:35pm on May. 16, 2013

The Mooresville Artist Guild and Dale Jr. Foundation have come up with an artistic way for fans to pay tribute to NASCAR’s popular driver and also raise money to renovate the historic depot where the guild hosts its art shows.

Club will honor wounded warriors

Posted at 11:47am on May. 16, 2013

When Ginny Poulton, president of Newcomer’s Club of North Mecklenburg/South Iredell, recalls sending her boys – now 46 and 44 years old – into the military, it brings tears to her eyes.

Davidson group Circle de Luz helps Latina teens climb to success

Posted at 11:45am on May. 16, 2013

On a damp, cool Saturday afternoon, five Latina teens shouted encouragement to their team members suspended 55 feet above their heads on a ropes course at Davidson College’s Erwin Lodge.

Mooresville retirees share secret of 7-decade marriage

Posted at 11:45am on May. 15, 2013

Upon being told how long the Crillys had been married, I knew theirs was a storybook romance – a story waiting to be told.

Appeal filed in Statesville Love’s truck stop decision

Posted at 12:02pm on May. 16, 2013

A coalition of neighbors and local business owners is appealing an April decision by the Statesville Board of Adjustment allowing construction of a Love’s Travel Stop and Country Store.

Agencies announce effort to curb drunken driving, boating

Posted at 9:36pm on May. 15, 2013

Joint effort aims to reduce fatalities, serious injuries on roads and waterways