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Ballantyne

Birthday Blessings, a local nonprofit that throws birthday parties for homeless children, needs your help with its annual Trim-a-Tree project.

If Baron Rupp is a true example of the future of America, we're in good shape.

A story in Sunday's Neighbors South incorrectly noted how many town meetings Indian Trail Mayor John Quinn has attended since Sept. 30. At the time the article was published, Quinn had been present for five of six closed-session meetings.

Calvary Church

The sixth annual Ballantyne Country Club rally for "Rally for the Cure" raised a record $156,000 for Susan G. Komen efforts to fight breast cancer.

You might remember Erin McManus as the Observer's former York County food columnist. In fact, you probably have a few of her recipes around your kitchen. Now you can visit McManus' kitchen and sample her food at Erin's Restaurant in Rock Hill.

charrington@charlotteobserver.com

The town council has held a series of special meetings to interview candidates for town manager, and a decision could come within weeks.

City officials are nearing a decision to buy the blighted Edison Mall from an owner unable to rescue it from decline.