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Remote-controlled car races to benefit autism research
Carmel Place Retirement will host a race of remote-controlled cars next week to raise money for autism research. Along with the races, people can take part in raffles and purchase… Read more
From surreal to sublime, ‘Fairytales, Fantasy and Fear’ sparks conversation
by Dee Grano There is nothing to fear but fear itself, especially when it comes to visual art. Regardless of the medium or subject matter – good art provokes thought… Read more
Ex-Latin star signs with Panthers
by C. Jemal Horton For 30 seconds last weekend, Brenton Bersin was a Pittsburgh Steeler. Sort of. Bersin, a 2008 Charlotte Latin School grad who went on to play football… Read more
Q&A: Getting to know Charlotte Country Day baseball player Drew Loepprich
by C. Jemal Horton Entering this week’s series against Charlotte Christian, Charlotte Country Day sophomore pitcher Drew Loepprich sported a 7-1 record on the mound. The 6-foot-1, 175-pounder has been… Read more
Two teachers, but only one can be No. 1
Jay M. Robinson, Quail Hollow teachers up for award by Morgan Smith Dedicated, passionate and committed are just a few of the words used to describe two south Charlotte teachers… Read more
South Charlotte schools honored by USDA
Two south Charlotte schools were honored last week for their achievements in health, nutrition and fitness excellence. Ardrey Kell High and McKee Road Elementary received HealthierUS School Challenge Bronze awards… Read more
Yard sale to fund church outreach
Wedgewood Baptist Church, 4800 Wedgewood Drive, will host a yard sale Saturday, May 5, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funds raised at the sale will benefit the church’s community… Read more
St. Stephen UMC collecting for soldiers in need
St. Stephen United Methodist Church is asking the community to provide some basic necessities for soldiers in Afghanistan. After a recent attack destroyed many of their basic supplies, a local… Read more
Local teachers named 2012 Teaching Fellows
Several south Charlotte teachers will participate in the 2012 class of excellent teachers affiliated with the Teaching Fellows Institute at Charlotte. The program is a non-profit organization whose mission is… Read more
He Said/He Said
This week, South Charlotte Weekly Sports staffers Aaron Garcia and Andrew Stark answer the burning question: How would you grade the Carolina Panthers’ NFL Draft last week? Panthers’ draft solid… Read more
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