Darina Cooper told the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education on Oct. 13 that she recently considered walking away from her 20-year career in education. Cooper, a second-grade teacher at Walter … [Read more...]
Panthers fans can win $10K gift card via Prowl Your Den sweepstakes
CHARLOTTE – Allen Tate Realtors has sponsored the Prowl the Den sweepstakes for the past seven years, inviting winners to an exclusive tailgate and tour of Bank of America Stadium. But this year's … [Read more...]
Health Inspections (Oct. 2 to 8)
The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants Oct. 2 to 8: Lowest Scores• Circle K, 4474 Randolph Road – 90Violations include: Certified food protection manager wasn't … [Read more...]
Charlotte Symphony adds six new members to board
SCW file photo CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Symphony added six leaders in various fields to its board of directors on Oct. 7. “The knowledge that they bring to the table from their diverse … [Read more...]
Atrium Health positioned to innovate through merger
Wake Forest School of Medicine is a key part of the merger between Atrium Health and Wake Forest Baptist Health. Photo courtesy of Atrium Health CHARLOTTE – Atrium Health CEO Eugene Woods said his … [Read more...]
Humane Society of Charlotte accepts 61 evacuated pets ahead of Hurricane Delta
Thirty cats and 31 dogs made their way to Charlotte from the Gulf Coast this week. Photo courtesy of Humane Society of Charlotte CHARLOTTE – The Humane Society of Charlotte took in 61 evacuated … [Read more...]
Charlotte takes action to preserve trees
David Flower/City of Charlotte By Yustin Riopko Alyson Craig remembers driving down Colony Road and Queen's Road West and thinking how she'd love to live in Charlotte. She jumped at the chance … [Read more...]
Driggs wants progress on Providence Road congestion
Taiwo Jaiyeoba and Ed Drigg discuss planning issues with the community. SCW file photo Charlotte City Councilman Ed Driggs continues to advise staff to develop strategies to ease congestion on … [Read more...]
Challenge Island offers e-learning support
Jill Garcia can help parents who are finding themselves overwhelmed with the uncertainty of COVID-19's effect on the school year. Garcia has figured out a way that her company, Challenge … [Read more...]
North Carolina approves $700M in Build NC bonds
By Nyamekye Daniel Editor's note: A previous version of this story mentioned voters in three counties, including Mecklenburg, would be voting on bond measures. The bond in Mecklenburg pertains only … [Read more...]