Charlotte’s Camp Soar to create art for vets
Posted at 11:12am on May. 22, 2013
Special Olympic athletes will help veterans during the Camp Special Olympic Athletic Retreat (SOAR), which celebrates its 13th year this summer.
Charlotte’s Myers Park, Jay M. Robinson win top honors
Posted at 11:41am on May. 22, 2013
Myers Park High School and Jay M Robinson Middle School were honored recently at the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities’ annual meeting.
Mint Hill fire station named for Robert Long
Posted at 2:09pm on May. 22, 2013
Long time Mint Hill resident Robert “Bob” Long, 86, now has a permanent place in town history.
Charlotte students learn to become ‘global citizens’
Posted at 12:55am on May. 24, 2013
Loren Fauchier tells a story of traveling to Peru with students from Providence Day School.
Male Leadership Academy of Charlotte fundraiser June 3
Posted at 1:46am on May. 24, 2013
Only nine months into its existence, a Christian-based private school is ready to celebrate making history.
Matthews police employee charged with embezzlement
Posted at 8:58pm on May. 23, 2013
A Matthews Police Department employee was arrested Thursday and charged with embezzling property that had been confiscated during criminal cases.
Pending bills would regulate HOAs
Posted at 1:33pm on May. 22, 2013
Charlotte residents would be better protected from homeowners associations if the General Assembly passes several key pieces of legislation, lawmakers said last week.
Sweet outlet turns in honey business
Posted at 7:21pm on May. 22, 2013
A south Charlotte couple have turned their bee hobby into a sweet business.
Local therapy dog helps in Boston
Posted at 12:55pm on May. 22, 2013
Barclay Downs resident Jennifer Spears Bashford, 34, was in Boston’s Copley Square visiting friends the week before the Patriot’s Day bombings.
South Charlotte high schools participate in Blumey Awards
Posted at 2:07pm on May. 14, 2013
Of 84 Blumey Award nominations, south Charlotte schools received 51.
The moratorium is gone, but restrictions remain
Posted at 11:17am on May. 16, 2013
Property owners still have tough restrictions on their land; in fact, a large Catholic church is relocating primarily because the restrictions limit their expansion.
Comedy show helps Humane Society of Charlotte
Posted at 11:52am on May. 16, 2013
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at www.cltcomedyzone.com. McDonald said 50 percent of the ticket sales, 100 percent of the raffle money and 100 percent of onsite donations will go to the Humane Society of Charlotte.
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.
Matthews’ proposed budget raises taxes
Posted at 11:56am on May. 16, 2013
The increased rate will pay for new Fire Department positions and compensate for declining revenue.
Charlotte’s JCC Kids Triathlon helps others with disabilities
Posted at 4:30pm on May. 15, 2013
Jake Hofacker, 7, had a blast at the inaugural Levine Jewish Community Center Kids Triathlon last June.
Charlotte’s Park Woodlawn area gets vision for future
Posted at 11:02pm on May. 18, 2013
Within a couple of weeks, Charlotte officials are expected to approve a plan that will guide development in the Park Woodlawn area for years.
Charlotte walkers needed to fight bowel disease
Posted at 1:04pm on May. 15, 2013
When Caroline Funderburg was in fifth grade, she missed 80 days of school.
‘Sun and Stripes’ exhibit graces McDowell Arts Center
Posted at 12:02pm on May. 15, 2013
Visions of summer and patriotism can be seen on the walls of the McDowell Arts Center in Matthews during June.
Seifert brings passions to Wing Haven
Posted at 11:54am on May. 14, 2013
Heather Seifert combines two passions in her new job: historic preservation and horticulture.
JoyFest at Carowinds is opportunity to catch gospel faves
Posted at 6:13pm on May. 17, 2013
Kirk Franklin headlines JoyFest with gospel artists Marvin Sapp, Fred Hammond and United Tenors, Le’Andria Johnson, Isaac Carree, Charlotte JoyFest talent search winner Angie Cleveland, rappers LeCrae and Humble Tip, and comedian Bone Hampton.
Charlotte annual picks honors ‘miracle’ babies
Posted at 1:23pm on May. 15, 2013
Two moms were reunited in early May at Presbyterian Children’s Hospital’s 31st annual neonatal intensive care unit picnic to celebrate their children’s milestones and show appreciation to the caregivers who saved their baby’s lives.
Work continues on Truelight Church Road
Posted at 12:09pm on May. 13, 2013
Truelight Church Road in Mint Hill has been closed for several weeks, and town officials say it probably will be a few more days until it reopens.
Charlotte stormwater fees may increase
Posted at 9:16pm on May. 12, 2013
The city will hold a public hearing May 13 on the proposed increase, which will mean about $5 more a year for most residential users.
Realtors’ association working to display historic lunch counter
Posted at 8:11pm on May. 10, 2013
Association owns former McCrory’s five-and-dime store, site of Friendship Nine civil rights protests.
Charlotte mom wants to grow love around the world
Posted at 7:44am on May. 10, 2013
Karin Kish is a stay-at-home mother of two wants to help expand the human rights of women and children around the world. Kish has recently taken a step towards that goal and created a social enterprise business, Growing Love Project.
Bridges at Mint Hill complex, road work could start together
Posted at 4:08pm on May. 8, 2013
Developers say the Bridges at Mint Hill, a 215-acre shopping complex planned for land along Lawyers road, between Bain School Road and Interstate 485, is still on go.
Arts students raise $2,000 for veterans
Posted at 1:29pm on May. 9, 2013
The fine arts students at Community House Middle School presented more than its Spring Concert in early May, they donated more than $2,000 to Purple Heart Homes USA.
Oh, the places they’ll go with a book of their own
Posted at 2:05pm on May. 9, 2013
On May 17, First Book-Charlotte is holding its 7{+t}{+h} annual spring gala, the only fundraiser for the year, said Wendi Reichard, 57, board member and gala chair. The gala will be held at Providence Country Club from 7-11 p.m. WCNC News Channel 36’s Larry Sprinkle will host and emcee. This special evening will benefit grant recipients by giving at-risk children in their programs the opportunity to read and own their first new books.
Madison Park divided by code violations
Posted at 12:49pm on May. 14, 2013
The Madison Park neighborhood near SouthPark has received more than 1,000 code violations since January for tall grass, cars parked on lawns, yard waste piled near curbs on the wrong day and other nuisances.
Junior artist bound for Governor’s School
Posted at 3:57pm on May. 9, 2013
One south Charlotte student will spend this summer making artwork in preparation for her senior year.
Departing York One leader looks back on success
Posted at 10:36am on May. 10, 2013
When York One Academy opened almost 15 years ago, Principal Ethel Engrum-Bankhead said people “thought of it as a school for bad kids.” One of her goals was to change that perception.
New St. Philip church building is event’s centerpiece
Posted at 7:35pm on May. 8, 2013
The first annual Cannoli Fun Run will be timed and trophies will be awarded in Senior, Adult and Junior categories.
School news
Posted at 10:51am on May. 9, 2013
Devonshire Elementary: The school is one of five nationally to have earned the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color School Award. The awards were based on traditional measures, including test scores, graduation rates and college attendance. School staff will attend the Gathering of Leaders to present strategies used for academic success. Currently, 93 percent of students are achieving at or above grade level in math and 64 percent are at or above grade level in literacy.
