Author Archives: CarolinaWeekly
Apartment expansion gets board’s support
Plans to expand and improve an aging apartment complex near the corner of Providence and Fairview roads has gained the support of Charlotte’s zoning board, though the project would add… Read more
Parallel paths finally cross in south Charlotte
Tracy MacIntyre Raykovicz and Charlene Henderson are two of a kind. Both hailing from Canada, it was quite the coincidence to find each other in Charlotte – both optometrists, the… Read more
Resilient Charlotte Latin boys swim team wins first state title since 2007
It wasn’t as if Patty Waldron needed a boost of confidence or something. As a longtime coach with internationally known SwimMAC Carolina, Waldron had been a part of 57 championships,… Read more
Pitching in for ‘Jambo to Jerseys’
Have old jerseys taking up space in the attic or soccer balls cluttering the garage? Students at Myers Park High School can take them off your hands, all while working… Read more
Politicians, voters discuss, debate in Ballantyne
A number of recent political adversaries were brought together at the Ballantyne 2013 Priorities meeting this weekend, giving local residents a chance to grill the leaders of their choosing on… Read more
Advocacy group to host public safety forum
Public safety experts will come together this weekend to encourage residents to do more to keep themselves safe and inform them on what services local authorities offer. The South Mecklenburg… Read more
Resilient Providence Day girls win fourth consecutive private-school state basketball championship
By only looking at the end result – a fourth consecutive state title after defeating Rabun Gap (Ga.) on Feb. 23 – it would be easy to surmise that this… Read more
Local high school partners with Hands On Charlotte
Senior Allie Gans joined the Family Career and Community Leaders of America Club at Ardrey Kell High School this year because of her interest in giving back and helping others…. Read more
Residents, developer bicker over proposed townhomes
Residents near a planned townhome project in the SouthPark area say they’re worried the project will lower their property values and increase storm runoff flooding in their yards. The developer… Read more
Ballantyne gets to discuss its priorities
If Ballantyne residents have gripes about something happening in Charlotte, odds are they’ll find someone they can talk to about it at this weekend’s Priorities 2013 meeting. The meeting, hosted… Read more
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