Charlotte
Charlotte baker to compete on Food Network
By Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Most cake decorators spend years learning their craft. Others, like Jeremy Davis, seem to be born with the ability to instinctively create artwork out of fondant and royal icing. Davis is the owner of Designed by Daddy Custom Cakery...
Charlotte’s McGill competes in Olympic weightlifting
By Amy Jo Parish Contributing Writer When most see weights and gym equipment, they see sweat and work. Eric McGill, however, sees a challenge. McGill has been weightlifting since the age of 14 and has earned several titles — including five national and one world...
Getting to know … the ‘Morris Engines’
Douglas M. Hoy Contributing Columnist “It would be much better, you will understand more, if you can come to my workshop.” This was some of the best advice I have received lately. It came from local train manufacture Steve Morris. Meet Steve, his son Cory and his...
Eaton County Sheriff presents 2019 awards
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich honored the men and women of law enforcement in an awards ceremony held Jan. 8 at the sheriff’s office in Charlotte. He also recognized citizens and volunteers who stepped up to help the community. “I...
Dance Studio takes on Detroit
Isabelle Whiting Contributing Writer The Dance Studio from Charlotte will travel to Detroit to dance pre-game at the Detroit Pistons game on Jan. 11, at 7 p.m., for the third year in a row. This year, the theme of their dance is “music” with their costumes half black...
Culver’s breaks ground in Charlotte
Amy Jo Parish Contributing Writer New choices are coming to Charlotte. Diners will soon have the ability to choose Culver’s for their eating experiences when the new restaurant opens later this year. On Jan. 2, the establishment’s new owners gathered with members of...
Charlotte’s Camp Frances, and fans, are true treasures
Douglas M. Hoy Contributing Columnist Its name is Camp Frances and let me re-introduce you to this marvelous local facility, part of the past and the caretakers of its future. These two women are lifelong residents and are involved with its past and where the future...
ASPPIRE offers crucial help with social skills to those with disabilities
Isabelle Whiting Contributing Writer Social skills are extremely important for anyone wishing to lead a happy, productive life. But these skills can be a hard thing to learn if, for any reason, they don’t come naturally. For those with disabilities, learning these...
Church windows offer ‘enlightened’ sense of reverence
Amy Jo Parish Contributing Writer Glass making was the first industry set up in America in Jamestown in 1607, according to the Stained Glass Association of America. From those early beginnings, stained glass grew and came to adorn churches and temples. Since its...
Charlotte native hitting on all cylinders
Isabelle Whiting Contributing Writer Charlotte native Dave Shuten is currently in California fulfilling his dreams of working at the top level in the world of custom cars and hot rods. Shuten grew up in Charlotte, where he developed an interest in cars. He said it...