Comments for South Charlotte Weekly

Comment on Local woman looks to expand her theater program by janiemessenger

janiemessenger — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:26:36 +0000

My daughter loved drama kids classes with Ms. Bonnie. She learned a great deal in class and made lots of new friends. What a great class

Comment on Local woman looks to expand her theater program by Mom898

Mom898 — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 13:39:02 +0000

My daughter loves the Drama Kids classes and looks forward to them every week; thank you Miss Bonnie!

Comment on So-so service stymie’s Ru San’s by wolfgang puck

wolfgang puck — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:27:26 +0000

To the contrary, I have eaten at Ru San’s for almost 7 years now and EVER time the dinning and the food quality has been well above any sushi eatery i’ve dined at in Charlotte. I myself am a Chef, well known in the area and know what it takes to put out such quality food ! I don’t know who was dumb enough to pay for this wright up but i would ask for my money back! IDIOTS

Comment on A Child’s Place needs school supplies by robinthompson62

robinthompson62 — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:17:58 +0000

I am a volunteer for A Child’s Place and I am sponsoring a large School Supply Drive! Please check out all the information at http://fillabackpack.blogspot.com/ or the FB page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fillabackpack/

The first drop off is July 28th with a Lemonade and Bake Sale! No donation is too small for the 4922 Homeless Students that need OUR help.

Thanks so much,
Robin Thompson
robinthompson62@gmail.com

Comment on District 5 race moves closer to runoff vote by A. Clark

A. Clark — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 03:40:28 +0000

I find this article biased. It is very much Cherne-leaning and I really don’t find that helpful when i am looking to the news for an unbiased line up of two candidates. I have researched both of these candidate thoroughly and Ms. Cherne seems to give a lot of lip service that doesn’t present any real solutions. Mr. Ridenhour, on the other hand, give concise ideas for solutions to the problems our county is facing. I assume he gets that from his military background because in the military you don’t just complain about a problem, you present a problem and you had better have a good idea for a solution (with a back up if you are smart!).

Comment on Community House Road roundabout could be two lanes by ScottRAB

ScottRAB — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:01:59 +0000

Modern roundabouts are the safest form of intersection in the world. Search http://www.iihs.org for FAQs and safety facts. The safety comes from the ‘slow and go’ operation instead of the ‘stop or go fast’ way a stop light works (or the ‘keep going fast’ large traffic circle fantasy). The smaller size of the modern roundabout is what makes them safer and keeps speeds in the 20 mph range. This makes it much easier to avoid a crash or stop for pedestrians. It also means that if a crash happens the likelihood of injury is very low. Safety is the #1 reason there are over 2,400 modern roundabouts in the US today and many more on the way.
Slow and go also means less delay than a stop light, especially the other 20 hours a day people aren’t driving to or from work. Average daily delay at a signal is around 12 seconds per car. At a modern roundabout average delay is less than five seconds. Signals take an hour of demand and restrict it to a half hour, at best only half the traffic gets to go at any one time. At a modern roundabout four drivers entering from four directions can all enter at the same time. Don’t try that with a signalized intersection.
The essential factor, though, is to make sure traffic in the circular roadway can’t go much faster than 20 mph. For the very curious search ‘turbo roundabouts’ – turbo referring to the pattern, not the speed.

Comment on City tax increase looking likely by carolinasguy

carolinasguy — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:59:38 +0000

Are these people nuts? This actions would demonstrate that our Democratic liberal politicians in Charlotte are oblivious to what is happening around them or what the consequences of their actions are likely to be. Stupid! We are now in full progressive mode, so Charlotte should become Detroit in a decade or so. People should begin to flee Charlotte for surrounding counties, towns or SC. This kind of action should help gain South Charlotte a sympathetic state legislature when we ask for de-annexation. Let them bring the city down around their own ears. These folks should be cutting spending and creating surpluses to reduce taxes if they want to maintain a vibrant city. LOL.

Comment on Denny full of ideas for Rama Road Elementary by therightstuff

therightstuff — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 22:02:18 +0000

OK….if you only knew what was really going on at the school. The moral is low and many teachers want to leave. Principal is great with the press. Not so much with her staff.

Comment on Kennedy Charter focuses on Real Talk by pyoungpyoung

pyoungpyoung — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:47:56 +0000

I’ve worked at Elon Homes and Schools for Children, the nonprofit agency that runs Kennedy Charter School, for about a year now, and the work I see happening in the lives of the students impresses me every day. The school relies on grants and charitable contributions to cover the costs of facilities, transportation and many other needs. If you’d like to learn more about the school and how to help fund the successful work it’s doing, visit http://www.kennedycharter.org/KennedyCharter/supportkcps.cfm

Comment on Providence choir aiming high by mbraymond

mbraymond — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:45:15 +0000

What a great program! Good luck Providence!