Charlotte
Charlotte Culver’s now open
In perhaps the biggest news to hit Charlotte in quite a while, Culver’s has opened its doors to the delight of many. The new restaurant is located on 524 Lansing St., right next to Biggby Coffee. It held its grand opening, along with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, on...
Farmers markets are back in swing
By Amanda Popp Contributing writer Local farmers markets are getting a late start this year. Many postponed opening but they are now excited to assist customers with all their fresh produce and body care needs. Charlotte The Charlotte Artisans & Farmers Market...
Local stylists set for busy reopening
Carla Bumstead Editor Area residents have been “pulling out their hair” at an ever-increasing rate since COVID-19 forced the closure of hair salons. But lucky for those with locks, salons reopened across the state this past week. For all of those involved, both...
Area daycares reopen with safety measures
Amanda Popp Contributing Writer Many daycares in the area were forced to close when the coronavirus began in March. They finally began the process of reopening in May, as restrictions lessened. D’Lynn Smith, owner of Acres of Play childcare center in Charlotte, says...
CHS students learning job skills via recycling
By Carla Bumstead Editor — Students have been learning value job skills by getting real-world job experience as part of an on-going recycling program at Charlotte High School (CHS). Four years ago, teachers Tami Wilson and Ryan Guimont started looking into ways to...
Charlotte Brewing Company using award-winning, locally grown hops for new brew
— Terry Davis, owner of Eaton Pub and Grille and Charlotte Brewing Company in Charlotte, has been brewing craft beers since 2009. In that time, they have created over 70 different craft beers. During the COVID-19 shutdown, they focused on creating another special beer...
Historic Spartan fire trucks serve as multiple reminders of service
By Carla Bumstead Editor — Tradition runs deep in the firetruck industry, and Charlotte has been home to a major contributor to that industry for the past 45 years. Spartan Motors was founded in 1975 by three men who had been left unemployed after the Diamond Reo...
AL!VE offering virtual programming
By Amanda Popp Contributing writer — During such an unprecedented time, AL!VE is continuing to provide a sense of community. The experience-based destination health park of Charlotte has moved to a virtual format to allow the community continued support through online...
Hole-in-one at Maple Brook
Brad Gingrich scored a hole-in-one at Maple Brook Golf Club on May 5. Maple Brook is located at 681 Lansing St. in Charlotte. More information is available at maplebrookgolfclub.com. (Photo provided)
Charlotte community joins together to recognize Class of 2020
By Kim Weicht Guest columnist — It is no secret that we have all experienced losses with these COVID-19 shutdowns. However, I feel it is important to acknowledge the loss of significant rites of passage for all 2020 graduates, whether from high school or college....