Charlotte
Agape Academy School of Cosmetology creates career opportunities
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo by Christine Terpening) Freedom. Flexibility. Financial Security. These are all good reasons to choose a career in cosmetology. In the heart of downtown Charlotte future cosmetologists are able to learn this skill...
Pray Funeral Home celebrates 100 years
Submitted by Pray Funeral Home (Photos Provided - Left: The evolution of the funeral is on display at the exhibit at the Museum at Courthouse Square. Right:The flag draped casket is in-front of a portable draped backdrop that was used when setting up a...
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Submitted by Douglas R. Lloyd, Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney (Photo Provided) National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 23 to April 29, 2023. This annual observance provides the opportunity to raise awareness and underscore the importance of helping...
Meet a retired leader dog for the blind
Submitted by Charlotte Lions Club (Photo Provided) The Charlotte Lions Club is inviting the public to attend a special presentation about Leader Dogs for the Blind on April 12, 2023, at 6:30-7:00 p.m. at the Charlotte Community Library. There is no cost to...
Charlotte Public School students eligible for direct admit to Olivet College
Submitted by Charlotte Public Schools (Photo provided) Charlotte Public School students will now be automatically admitted to Olivet College, thanks to Olivet Direct!, a new program that makes the admissions process faster and easier for qualified students....
Shyness to Artisan, a long journey
Douglas Hoy Contributing Writer (Photo provided) I recently reacquainted myself with an old friend, one Darryl Miller. A simple living man, common if you will. A painter and sculptor; an artist. A gentle man who followed his given talent, his passion, possibly...
Call of Beauty opens in Charlotte
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo by Christine Terpening - Sitting in the chair is Veronika Brown and standing is Yili Jin, owner of Call of Beauty.) Charlotte is now the center of a new hair salon that has a client radius of 100 miles. Who would...
Valhalla Value saves you money
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer If you like brand new merchandise at discounted prices, you must get to Valhalla Value Liquidation & More in Charlotte. They are stocked full of a variety of items from clothing to motorcycle parts and everything in...
Charlotte senior Jayden Schwartz claims individual state championship
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer Charlotte senior Jayden Schwartz certainly had to work for it, but he was able to get his storybook ending. Schwartz, wrestling in the Division 2 138 weight class championship match at Ford Field on Saturday, was able to win an...
New Lavender Farm Flourishing in Charlotte
By Jennifer Davis Contributing Writer Charlotte has a new destination worth visiting! Mi Alchemy, which includes the Carlisle Lavender farm, opened for the first time this summer and is already thriving. Located at 3418 Carlisle Hwy, the farm offers over a mile of...