Dec 30, 2009

New Cigarette Disposal Urns Installed Uptown

Starting January 2, 2010, the new law, which bans smoking in nearly all restaurants and bars, takes effect in North Carolina. (Private clubs and cigar bars are exempted from the no-smoking restrictions.) more

Categories: Business, Community

Dec 21, 2009

Census Complete Count Road Tour Kickoff

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Census Complete Count Committee is pleased to announce the official road tour kickoff in Charlotte, on January 4. The regional event will include launching the touring information van, music, entertainment and remarks from local officials. more

Categories: Business, Community

Dec 20, 2009

News from The VUE Charlotte

The VUE has reached the clouds. The last floor of our luxurious 51 story building overlooking Fourth Ward Park is now complete. The roof of the building was complete in early November. The brick facade of the parking garage has also been completed and the trades continue to work throughout the building. The glass window walls have been installed... more

Categories: Business, Development

Dec 15, 2009

First Night Children's Workshop

Art meets kids…they all meet the Bobcats and Crossroads and a generous community to produce something special for First Night and the First Ward community! more

Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Community

Dec 15, 2009

10 Millionth Rider on LYNX Blue Line

When K.C. Jones woke up and headed to work at Wells Fargo this morning, little did she know that she would become the 10 millionth rider aboard the LYNX Blue Line. Jones arrived at the 3rd Street Station at 8:32 a.m. As she stepped off the train, Chairman of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners Jennifer Roberts and Charlotte Area... more

Categories: Business, Community, Lifestyle