Charlotte
Two Old Friends Making Art and Coffee
Caroline Jones Contributing Writer Many try to keep in touch with childhood friends through Facebook and other social media sites. Others may be more proactive with text group chats or annual meetings-- though these are rare. Growing interests in different directions...
Like a Good Neighbor Matt Stoken is There
Mary Burleson Contributing Writer In the city of Charlotte, State Farm Insurance Agent Matt Stoken is available to help with many insurance needs. The agency provides auto, property, home, life, health and even pet insurance! What makes Matt and his team stand out...
Remember When… Eldred “Tout” Toutant of Charlotte
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer There are some people, especially educators, that once we’ve felt their influence, it will stay with us forever. Eldred “Tout” Toutant was one of those people to many who attended school in Charlotte. Toutant served as a beloved...
Charlotte City Council Approves Cost-Cutting Budget
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Major cuts were made to the city’s 2021-2022 budget and were approved in a public hearing on Monday, June 21, by the Charlotte City Council. These cuts created an overall reduction of 15.66% from the previous year’s budget. The...
Lightning Strikes Bell Tower of Congregational Church
Caroline Jones Contributing Writer Weather is commonly joked as the conversation topic for when there is no topic. On an awkward first date, one might ask what his or her date thought of the weather they were having. Or in a lull in conversation, one might look up at...
Music on the Lawn
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer June 3 is the official start of the Summer Concert Series on the Square. Every Thursday for twelve weeks you will find great bands playing great music on the old Eaton County Courthouse lawn, downtown Charlotte. Concerts begin at 6:30...
Remember When, The Great Stork Fountain Disappearance
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer The stork fountain at East Lawrence and Pleasant was a popular landmark in Charlotte for more than 50 years, starting in 1888. The invention of the automobile changed things, though. The fountain became the site of numerous car crashes...
Donuts to Dogtreats—and More!
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Most people go into business for financial gain. But Erica Barr and her stepdaughter, Ashley, have a completely different goal in mind for their new business, Donuts to Dogtreats, in Charlotte. Of course, they need to be financially...
Swampers Celebrates 20 Years In Charlotte
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer “We’re just a convenience store with a deli business,” Dave Crippen, owner of Swampers Party Stop in Charlotte said. But it’s the pizza at Swampers that seems to be a big favorite with the locals. Whether it’s a breakfast pizza with...
Beach Market – The Old Becomes New
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Inside every thriving community there exists many groups and individuals that make up the whole. When these people work together, amazing things can be accomplished. This is evident when looking at the Beach Market on Lovett Street in...