Charlotte
Charlotte resident turns hobby into act of continous giving
Every now and then Gerald Royston will get a note or cards of thanks from someone he’s never met. Gratitude shows up in many forms for the 85-year-old Charlotte resident because for more than a decade, he has given to the Charlotte community in his own way. Royston...
Pocket Park design phase nearing completion
Community chatter surrounding “The Piece” (the former Carriage Cleaners building that was painted bright orange and bombarded with paint-filled balloons in 2016) has not fallen on deaf ears. Folks interested in seeing the building demolished sooner rather than later...
City continues to look to find balance for downtown traffic
Charlotte Mayor Tim Lewis sparked some interest last week in the city’s efforts to change the traffic footprint of the 100 and 200 blocks of South Cochran Avenue. Lewis discussed the potential plan for traffic calming measures, which he has been discussing with...
Burkhead-Green new owners, same commitment to relationships
For more than 100 years Burkhead-Green Funeral Home has served the greater Charlotte area. Charles and LeAnn Green have owned and operated the business since 1980, and in June of 2017 Scott and Charla Kilgo purchased the funeral home from the Greens. Charles, who had...
Chamber of Commerce board selects new Executive Director
The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce has named Courtney Anderson its Executive Director. Chamber President Tyler Pray made the announcement late last week following an extensive search process. “We have spent the past two months undergoing a rigorous interview process,...
Cooper Rush visits home after first round of pro training
In May Cooper Rush started his initial NFL training after being drafted to the Dallas Cowboys. The draft was a big step for the recent graduate of Central Michigan University. Rush knew the Cowboys were going to be the best-fit team for him, and after his first weeks...
You Never Know Who’s Passing Through: Part 2
By: Adam Droscha Staff Writer A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article about James Leitner, a man in his mid 20’s who is walking east to west across the United States pulling 10 gallons of water behind him in a small cart. (If you haven’t read the first...
Rush tabbed to lead Main Street efforts for CharlotteRising
The CharlotteRising board of directors announced June 8 the hiring of Dillon Rush as executive director of Charlotte’s Michigan Main Street program. Rush, a 2017 graduate of the University of Michigan and Charlotte native, served as the CharlotteRising economic...
Charlotte City Council votes down bid for tennis court reconstruction
The Charlotte City Council voted 6-to-1 Monday, June 19 to reject a $174,114 bid from Rumsey and Sons for the reconstruction of the four tennis courts at Bennett Park. The vote provided the conclusion to a project that has been stalled since city council members...
Threadbare Mitten Film Festival draws filmmakers from around the globe
Dan Kofoed was first drawn to Charlotte by movies. A Lansing-based filmmaker, he was compelled to visit Windwalker Underground Gallery last summer to take in the Freakshow Film Festival, which was created by a few Charlotte residents to appeal to true horror and...