Charlotte
Charlotte Public Schools safe fall return
This has been a strange and stressful time for public education. As we make difficult decisions on what is best for our school district, we appreciate the feedback and input you have given, as it allowed for us to move forward with a plan that works for our community....
VanStee appointed to city council
During its July 27 meeting, the Charlotte City Council chose Nathaniel VanStee to fill the vacant District 1 seat for a term that will end in November 2021. The position became available earlier in the month when former District 1 Council member Michael Armitage was...
‘Quality’ more than just a motto at PAE Plumbing
Tim Comer, the owner of PAE Plumbing, knows exactly what he is doing and does it well. He has been a licensed plumber for almost 20 years and is proud of the business he has built here in Charlotte. The company recently celebrated its seventh year in business, and...
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...