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Letter to the Editor for September 23
Thoughts on I-485 Dear Editor, The flyover is desperately needed, but oftentimes highways such as this become “barriers” between communities. It would be prudent and very forward thinking for transportation… Read more
Two prayer requests you never hear on a Sunday morning
Real Help for Real Living by Rev. Tony Marciano Prayer requests are handled differently in different churches. Some are printed in the bulletin. Sometimes the minister reads the requests. Some… Read more
Real Help for Real Living: Thank God it’s Monday… Wait, I thought it was TGIF?
bu Rev. Tony Marciano Do you ever listen to morning drive radio shows on Monday? You’ll hear The Mamas & the Papas singing “Monday, Monday.” We bemoan the fact that… Read more
Letter to the Editor for Sept. 2
Dear Editor, I applaud the folks involved in the annual Pride Charlotte celebration festival which was held this past Saturday. Some of my favorite things about living in the greater… Read more
Real Help for Real Living: Help! I’ve fallen to the dark side – I like country music
by Rev. Tony Marciano Growing up on the “Jersey” side of metro New York City, there was a huge variety of music broadcast from The Big Apple to where I… Read more
Real Help for Real Living: The day I almost died from a tick bite
by Rev. Tony Marciano Mother’s Day is one of the hardest days of the year for me. It’s as if there is so much expectation on me to honor my… Read more
Letter to the Editor for Aug. 22
Dear Editor, The Aug. 5 to 11 issue of South Charlotte Weekly featured the new building project at the intersection of Highway 51 and Johnston Road. What used to be… Read more
Explaining redistricting; new lines for District 104
by N.C. Rep. Ruth Samuelson If you have seen the maps of the new U.S. Congressional and state legislative districts for North Carolina, you could come away with the impression… Read more
Real Help for Real Living: The scariest day of my career at the Mission
by Rev. Tony Marciano Two years ago the Charlotte Knights asked me to throw out the last ball of the last game of the season. I was terrified. You see,… Read more
Letter to the Editor, June 24
In regards to the planned expansion of and road improvements around the Ballantyne Corporate Park. Park leaders want part of tax revenues generated by the expansion to help pay them… Read more
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