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Local Scout helps Francis Elementary kids become young meteorologists by Sarah Gilbert SOUTHPARK – They aren’t exactly on TV yet, but the students of Francis Elementary are well on their… Read more »

Commissioner makes suggestion for consolidation study by Mike Parks and Josh Lanier BALLANTYNE – With Mayor Anthony Foxx pushing for the consolidation of governments in Mecklenburg County, at least one… Read more »

Some concerns still linger with residents over planned roundabout by Mike Parks BALLANTYNE – Changes are coming soon to busy Community House Road in Ballantyne, though not all residents are… Read more »

This year’s Patriot Gala, held in November at the Quail Hollow Club, raised $200,000 for wounded military members and their families. The gala is part of the Patriot Charities, which… Read more »

There are a number of events going on during the city’s New Year’s Eve celebrations in Uptown this weekend. Things start at noon Saturday, Dec. 31, with First Night Kids…. Read more »

BALLANTYNE – SPX Corporation, a Fortune 500 company with a headquarters in the Ballantyne Corporate Park, announced recently the acquisition of CLYDEUNION Pumps. The company is a leading global supplier… Read more »

SOUTHPARK – Ramsey Vermillion is the new manager of AT&T’s location at SouthPark Mall, 4400 Sharon Road. Vermillion has been with the company for more than two years. He’ll develop… Read more »

The Polka Dot Bake Shop’s sweet potato crackers will get national attention this month. The crackers are Paula’s Hidden Gem in the January/February 2012 issue of “Cooking with Paula Deen.”… Read more »

The Coldwater Creek store in the Blakeney Shopping Center is teaming up with Go Red For Women to raise money to fight heart disease in women. People can receive a… Read more »

The Shepherd’s Center of Charlotte will host a seminar on social networking for seniors in south Charlotte next month. The seminar, Jan. 9 and 11, will focus on how to… Read more »