Nov 09, 2011

Uptown Charlotte to Host 2011 Carrousel Representatives

CHARLOTTE, NC – November 9, 2011 – Fifty-eight area high schools will participate in the 2011 Carrousel Scholarship Program, which is affiliated with the Belk Carolinas’ Carrousel Parade. Each school has selected a senior girl as its 2011 Carrousel Representative. After the November 23 awards ceremony at which the top scholarship winner will be... more

Categories: Community, Charlotte Center City Partners, Arts & Entertainment

Nov 09, 2011

National Recycling Celebration in Uptown Charlotte

Charlotte, NC – On Tuesday, November 15th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at The Square, the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are partnering with Charlotte Center City Partners to host an Uptown recycling education event. The three are joining thousands of local groups across the country holding similar recycling events to celebrate “America... more

Categories: Charlotte Center City Partners, Community

Nov 09, 2011

New Location for WBT Holiday on Ice!

New Location! Bigger Rink! Better Views! WBT’s Holiday on Ice is everyone’s favorite holiday tradition and it returns to Uptown Charlotte with a new location on Ceremonial Plaza at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Skating under the stars just got better with more than 7000 square feet of ice and an incredible view of the city skyline. Skate, drink hot... more

Categories: Urban Living, Community, Arts & Entertainment

Nov 01, 2011

Northeastern University Opens Charlotte Regional Campus

Advancing a model of higher education that moves “beyond the traditional boundaries of place,” Northeastern University President Joseph E. Aoun announced today that the university will launch a system of regional campuses in selected American cities. The first regional campus opens its doors today in Charlotte, N.C., and university leaders expect... more

Categories: Business, Charlotte Center City Partners, Development

Nov 01, 2011

2011 Salute to Veterans Events

Charlotte, NC – November 1, 2011 – Carolinas Freedom Foundation today honors Purple Heart Homes with the Carolinas Freedom Foundation Freedom Award. The United Services Organizations (USO) of North Carolina and Operation Homefront of North Carolina are awarded with Special Achievement Awards. more

Categories: Community