News
AK orchestra raises money for a fighting cause
“No One Fights Alone.” That’s the silent chant for students at Ardrey Kell High School and junior Nick Menendez, who for nearly a year and a half has been battling… Read more
Temporary closures coming to south Charlotte greenways
Residents will soon see closures along the upper and lower McAlpine Creek and McMullen Creek greenways as the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department and North Carolina Department of Transportation work on two… Read more
City hears public budget concerns
Charlotte residents got a chance this week to give input on the city’s proposed budget and capital improvement plan as Charlotte City Council prepares for its straw vote. Residents spoke… Read more
Sports
Charlotte Catholic rugby team wins fifth consecutive state championship
To say the least, the Charlotte Catholic rugby team has had its share of success in its relatively short 10-year existence. Entering the 2013 season, the Cougars had won four… Read more
Despite replacing host of stars, Ardrey Kell baseball still among state’s best
This was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the Ardrey Kell baseball team. With a star-studded roster that may have made some college programs envious, Ardrey Kell went 23-5… Read more
Providence Day boys lacrosse squad has gotten closer – and much better
It was the greatest challenge the Providence Day boys lacrosse players had faced this season. That 11-7 defeat to Maryland-based Archbishop Spalding in early March? Sure, that was rough. So… Read more
Education
Singing the song of an unsung hero
Justin Ashley and his students at McAlpine Elementary School are helping to uncover one of North Carolina’s unsung education heroes. When college friend Patrick Phillips of Harrisburg told Ashley, a… Read more
McKee’s Smith named Teacher of the Year finalist
All students at McKee Road Elementary School know teacher Doug Smith. He’s one of the first faces they see in the morning, always headlining the school’s morning news channel, encouraging… Read more
‘Knights Fight Hunger’ from home
Charlotte Christian students, staff and families worked together last week to make a positive difference in hunger around the world. The Knights Fight Hunger Week, April 8 through 12, was… Read more
Arts & Entertainment
Busking means business for Charlotte magician
When magician Chris Hannibal performs spontaneous shows on the corner of Trade and Tryon streets in uptown Charlotte, half the trick is getting someone to stop and watch. “It’s the… Read more
Annual BeachFest set for April 26 & 27
Want to go to the beach but don’t have the time to drive four hours to the coast? Look no further than Matthews. The town’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource… Read more
Ballantyne artist Joyce Makar revitalizes old furniture
Joyce Makar’s favorite thing about her artwork is that it’s not work at all. “This is like playing for me,” said Makar, who transforms tired furniture into vibrant collages of… Read more
Culinary
Rockin’ Mex at Maverick Rock
Anyone who desires to open a new restaurant, including seasoned professionals, can appreciate the need to have unique qualities. The age-old question still holds true: Why should I spend my… Read more
SCW Restaurant Scores Nov. 2
The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected the following restaurants from Oct. 19 to 26: Worst Scores • China Express/Ming’s Restaurant, 315 S. Polk St., 28134 – 91 Violations included: Hand-washing… Read more
Culinary Corner
Chef Ron Ahlert is a south Charlottean and you can be extremely proud to call him your neighbor. We all want to live a life that contributes in a positive… Read more
Opinion & Letters
I only saw it in a picture. That was 40 years ago
My dad was brilliant at designing things. He could take out a white sheet of paper and invent something that never existed before. Back in the early 60s my dad… Read more
They survived my watch
I’m part of the sandwich generation. I have a mother, age 91, who lives with me. I also have a 17-year-old Pomeranian. On the other side, my 28-year-old daughter still… Read more
Teacher pay reform: Will we be left behind?
In March 2011, two of my state House colleagues and I filed a bill – at the request of then-CMS superintendent Peter Gorman – that would have given Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools… Read more
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