Charlotte
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....
Charlotte city council supports continued funding for CARA
By Carla Bumstead Editor — As members of the Charlotte City Council go through their analysis of the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, closure of the Charlotte Area Recycling Authority (CARA) is off the table as a possible way to reduce spending. Charlotte...
Getting to know: The Groomery
By Douglas M. Hoy Contributing Columnist — Along the way, this entire species became domesticated and no longer would they be roaming the world as they have done for millions of years. Only in recent times this group has become elevated to a loftier position than...
City of Charlotte reports water bill error
— Charlotte city officials have discovered an error affecting more than 1,000 water bills delivered recently to city residents and businesses. Instead of their current bill, these customers received a copy of a bill originally mailed a year ago. The incorrect bills...
Foster care closet gifted new building, seeks help with renovation costs
By Carla Bumstead Editor — Becoming a foster parent can often happen with little or no advance notice and virtually no time to prepare for the child’s arrival. Jennifer DeLeeuw of Charlotte knows this first-hand, as that is exactly how it happened for her family. It...