Charlotte
The way to a neighbor’s heart may be through their stomachs
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided - Food preparation, family time and neighborhood fellowship brought more than 52 neighbors together for Rock the Crock.) Lasagna, baked ziti, chicken and dumplings, black bean chili, pork roast, pulled pork, and turkey...
Civil discourse is still a thing
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo - Sarah Anthony) On the night of the President’s State of the Union Address and the day before the Governor’s State of the State Address, a politician sat in a room of 40 or so citizens and talked politics, politely and...
Coaches McDonald, Heimes retire, recognized with Texas gymnasium named in their honor
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided- Former Charlotte area students, athletes and coaches Marsha McDonald (left) and Charmaine Heimes were honored with a gymnasium named after them as they retired after 40 years of coaching in Texas.) The band played, the students...
Saturday morning ‘help others’ event produces more than 330 lunches, aid for the homeless, those in need
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo by Joanne Williamd/TCJ: Missy Smith (right) and more than 30 volunteers assembled more than 330 bag lunches for the homeless in the area. The effort brought donations in from as far as Flint.) It all started with a Facebook event...
Annual Charlotte Nordic Festival continues to add Viking flare
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided: There is a reason it is called the Michigan Nordic FIRE Festival. The fires help entertain as well as ward off some of the chill.) There are about a dozen recognized Nordic and Viking festivals in the country, and among the top...
Ch-ch-changes in Charlotte area businesses, locations just this year
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo by Joanne Williams/TCJ: Once Mike’s Automotive, then home to Eaton Clothing and Furniture Center, now a business hub, anchored by Valhalla Value and Liquidations, 135 S. Washington St., Charlotte.) Who cares what Punxsutawney Phil...
Was there pizza before Riedy’s?
Joanne Williams Editor (Cindy Gaedert-Gearhart/TCJ: It was 2015, seems like it was just yesterday, when Dan Riedy could be seen pouring the drinks and visiting customers at Riedy’s in downtown Charlotte. Now, Riedy’s retiring and closing up his business.) ...
MDOT spring project in Charlotte includes turning M-79 from four to three lanes to deter big trucks
Dan LaLone Contributing Writer (Joanne Williams/TCJ: In an effort to improve big truck traffic on Cochran Avenue, MDOT is proposing changing four lanes to three including a center turning lane) State transportation officials are moving forward with a 2026 trunkline...
Spring launch predicted for Courthouse elevator
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo by Joanne Williams/TCJ: Just a few more feet and the roof can be completed on the long-awaited Courthouse elevator.) As the January skies rained and pavement iced, work continued on the long-awaited elevator at the downtown Charlotte...
Recycle, reuse holiday items, including the tree, live garland
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo by Joanne Williams/FAN - Check with local recycling centers and tree farms, even zoos and animal rescues to recycle live Christmas trees.) There is nothing sadder than seeing a Christmas tree abandoned on the side of the road. It has been...