Charlotte Area News Stories

"The Dry Grass of August" Tells Story of Charlotte's 1950s Past

2012-01-28T17:04:00.001-05:00

"The Dry Grass Of August" by Anna Jean MayhewReviewed by Jessica StaffordCharlotte Area News Book Editor"The Dry Grass of August" takes us back to a time in our very own Charlotte and explores the complicated relationship between blacks and whites on the eve of Brown vs. Board of Education. It is an honest look at the feelings of people involved from all perspectives.Charlotte author Anna Jean

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Charlotte's International Culinary School Offers Gourmet Lunches

2012-01-27T16:58:00.001-05:00

Before going through a drive through for lunch again, consider a gourmet lunch that will make your taste buds burst but not your budget. At The Artisan Restaurant, a student- run restaurant at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Charlotte, you can savor lunches created and prepared by culinary students whose sights are set on culinary perfection. Tasty entrees range

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Young Charlotte Area star Abby Corrigan hits the ABC screen

2012-01-27T16:55:00.000-05:00

Abigale Corrigan has a resume that stretches a mile long. It reads as if she has been in the "industry" for years, yet the Northwest School of the Arts student is only 13 years old. This Sunday, Jan. 29, at 9 p.m., Abigale "Abby" will star in the Hallmark Premiere "A Smile as Big as the Moon" on ABC.The movie, which stars Sex & the City character, John Corbett, is based on the memoir by

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Davidson College Welcomes Episcopal Priest and Best-selling Author Barbara Brown Taylor

2012-01-27T16:48:00.001-05:00

Davidson College will host the Rev. Dr. Barbara Brown Taylor as its 2012 Staley Distinguished Christian Lecturer on Tuesday, February 7. Her talk is titled "Learning to Walk in the Dark: The Ancient Way of Unknowing," and will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Duke Family Performance Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.Dr. Taylor is the Butman Professor of

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Walmart Gives Fans More Authentic NASCAR Merchandise, Savings on Tickets, Joins Forces with Bill Elliott

2012-01-27T16:47:00.001-05:00

Walmart has announced it is expanding its Race Time 2012 program to give fans more accessibility to discounted race tickets, driver appearances and fan events at stores, a greater selection of authentic NASCAR merchandise and a special sponsorship of Bill Elliott at the Coke Zero 400.Walmart's Race Time program, launched last year as the largest retail promotion in NASCAR history, gives fans

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Pre-K information sessions for Charlotte-Meck Schools begin

2012-01-27T16:43:00.001-05:00

Mecklenburg County families interested in placing their child in a Pre- Kindergarten program can come to an information session to learn about Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Pre-K, a child-centered, literacy-based program. The program is open to children in Mecklenburg County who will be age 4 on or before Aug. 31, 2012. Participants will learn of locations and program requirements. They'll also

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Charlotte Community Relations Seeks Police Award Nominations

2012-01-27T16:41:00.001-05:00

Nominations are being sought for the 33rd annual Police Community Relations Awards sponsored by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations. The award recognizes officers and work teams from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department who have made outstanding contributions to the improvement of police community relations in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.Officers will be judged on their

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Go Red for the American Heart Association at Showmars

2012-01-27T16:35:00.001-05:00

In honor of American Heart Month, Showmars will offer two special promotions during the first two weeks of February to help spread women's heart-health awareness and raise funds for the American Heart Association.Beginning Monday, January 30, continuing through Friday, February 10, Showmars will donate $1 from every large Greek Salad sold in each of its restaurants to the American Heart

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Queens University and The Ivey to Host "Caring for the Elderly" series

2012-01-27T16:31:00.001-05:00

Queens University of Charlotte and The Ivey® , the adult day care center in Charlotte's Southpark area, invite caregivers to "Caring for the Elderly," a series of programs that will provide valuable information and training for family members and other caregivers of aging loved ones. This collaboration was inspired by the growing number of adults in the Charlotte community who care for aging

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Tickets on Sale for 'Runway For The Ballet' Feb. 11

2012-01-27T16:28:00.001-05:00

Dance from North Carolina Dance Theatre and fashion from Neiman Marcus unite for the fifth annual Runway for the Ballet on Saturday, February 11. Runway for the Ballet is presented by Carolinas Medical Center and Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick, LLC.Runway for the Ballet takes place in the intimate performance venue, The Patricia McBride & Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance on North Tryon

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Detectives Conducting a Death Investigation on Toomey Avenue

2012-01-19T17:38:00.001-05:00

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit are conducting a death investigation at 2325 Toomey Avenue in the Central Division. The call for service was reported at 3:58 p.m., on Thursday, January 19, 2012. The victim has yet to be positively identified; pending family notification, his name will be released.Central Division officers responded to Al's Mini Mart

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Statesville Group Launches früsh Yogurt & Fruit Shakes, Investing More than $7 Million

2012-01-19T17:36:00.001-05:00

Origin Food Group, LLC will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 25 at 4:15 p.m. at its new facility in Iredell County where it will produce its new and innovative line of healthy food products, beginning with früsh™ Yogurt & Fruit Shakes.The company is investing more than $7 million to build and upfit its state-of-the-art food processing facility off of Interstate 40. Origin Food Group

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CMS begins calendar process for 2013-2014

2012-01-19T17:33:00.001-05:00

Creating the school calendar for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is very complex. The 2013-2014 calendar development gets under way Jan. 23, and the public is invited to observe the process."The Calendar Committee looks at what's best for the district's instructional needs, the classroom and the community," said Interim Superintendent Hugh Hattabaugh. "It's a very complex process."Many

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Register of Deeds Website to Include New Search Features

2012-01-19T17:32:00.001-05:00

The Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds Office has added new website features that dramatically improve user access to records and optimize search results.Highlights of the improved site: • Real estate searches from March 1990 to the present are consolidated • The results of real estate searches are easier to print and navigate • Search results can be sorted by any column •

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New Private School Starts in Lake Norman Area

2012-01-19T17:30:00.001-05:00

Trinity Classical School, a non-traditional, 3-day, Classical Christian School, is now serving the North Mecklenburg/Lake Norman areas.Offering classes for 8th grade through 12th grade, Trinity is a classical Christian school that will graduate critical thinkers, clear communicators and compassionate leaders through the classical eduation model.It is the belief of the founding board that

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The Meat House Will Donate 5% of Sales to Murder Victim's Funeral Costs

2012-01-18T16:11:00.001-05:00

The Meat House, neighbors to The Flying Biscuit, will donate 5% of their sales for the week ending on Sunday, January 22 to assist in the funeral costs of Danielle Watson, as well as take donations from customers.Watson, who was murdered on January 14, has left the community in shock and disbelief. Fred and Shawn Merrill, of the Meat House are using thier store as a platform to help. "We are

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More than 100 CMS Teachers Earn National Board Certification

2012-01-18T16:08:00.001-05:00

Hopewell High School biology teacher Cynthia "Cindy" Rudolph recently earned her National Board Certification, but "it was no walk in the park," she admitted. Although she completed the program in one year, her most trying obstacles evolved around self-evaluation. The process required Rudolph to take a video camera to class and tape her classroom interactions. She was often her own worst

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US Airways donates $10,000 to Charlotte Rescue Mission

2012-01-18T16:06:00.001-05:00

US Airways has made a donation of $10,000 to the Charlotte Rescue Mission (CRM) to help men and women struggling with homelessness and chemical addiction. This gift will be used to provide food, shelter, clothing and professional counseling for more than 500 men and women who come to CRM each year."Hundreds of lives of desperate men and women will be changed in the coming year because of

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Charlotte's Warranty Direct Publishes New “Consumer’s Guide To Extended Vehicle Warranties and Service Contracts”

2012-01-18T15:59:00.001-05:00

Rising consumer interest in extended warranties for used cars, vans and trucks has prompted Warranty Direct (www.warrantydirect.com) of Charlotte to produce a free "Consumer's Guide to Extended Vehicle Warranties and Service Contracts.""With the economy like it is, more and more people are holding on to their cars longer and realizing that an extended warranty or service contract can be an

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Community Blood Center of the Carolinas and Baxter Village Call on Community to Help Jan. 28

2012-01-17T17:34:00.001-05:00

The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) is teaming up with The Helping Hands of Baxter Village to host a community blood drive in honor of two young residents who are undergoing treatment for cancer. The blood drive will take place on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 from 9:00AM-3:00PM at the Village Hall in Baxter Village in Fort Mill, S.C. Sign up to donate blood at www.ncdonor.com/

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County Announces Grant Process and Free Info Session for Nonprofits

2012-01-17T17:32:00.001-05:00

Mecklenburg County budget staff plan to hold an information session for nonprofits to learn how the Request for Proposal process works for Community Service Grants. The County is looking for nonprofit organizations that can provide services in the following areas: • Improve the high school graduation rate • Train and place unemployed workers • Prevent health risks

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Are You In the Path of the Monroe Connector-Bypass?

2012-01-17T14:24:00.001-05:00

Are you in the path of the Monroe Bypass?Attorneys at the law firm of Horack Talley in Charlotte have begun representing homeowners and other property owners who will lose their property to the state of North Carolina. Through condemnation and eminent domain, the state will be taking property for the new Monroe Connector/Bypass project, a 19.7 mile toll road. The road will stretch from US

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Police Catch Flying Biscuit Robbery-Murder Suspect

2012-01-16T17:15:00.001-05:00

At approximately 1:00 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, CMPD's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) along with the Fayetteville Police Department apprehended and arrested Mark Anthony Cox, DOB: 11/05/1989 at 770 Hedgelawn Way in Cumberland County. Danielle Marie Watson's vehicle was located at a nearby apartment complex. CMPD Homicide Detectives traveled to Fayetteville, NC to interview Mr. Cox

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Charlotte Company Buys Historic Greenville-Area Store For Remodeling Into Branch Office

2012-01-10T16:54:00.000-05:00

The historic Hester Store near Greenville, S.C., has been purchased from the Palmetto Trust by an innovative Charlotte restoration company that plans to restore it and use it as their Upstate S.C. headquarters. A special renovation launch is scheduled for Jan. 18.Built in the late 1800's, the Hester Store – a sort of roadside country store once typical throughout the South - is 20 minutes

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Charlotte Trash and Recycling Holiday Collection Reminders

2011-12-29T16:37:00.001-05:00

To ensure efficient holiday collection, the City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services reminds residents of the following:· Garbage, recycling and bulky item collection services will be provided. All Curb It! collection services – except yard waste – will be provided according to the regular schedule.· Yard waste collection will resume on Monday, January 2.· Extra garbage

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