Dec 09, 2009

East/West Railroad Crossing Closed for Maintenance

If you plan on riding the LYNX Blue Line this weekend, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) wants you to be aware of repair work occurring along the line that will affect your travel. Crews will be closing the railroad crossing at East/West Boulevard to install new crossing panels on the LYNX Blue Line tracks. more

Categories: Business, Lifestyle

Dec 09, 2009

Wells Fargo Awards Over $6 Million to Local Nonprofit

Charlotte area community nonprofit organizations and local government officials, including Mayor Anthony Foxx, joined Wachovia leaders this morning for Wells Fargo’s “Spirit of Caring” breakfast event. more

Categories: Business, Community

Dec 09, 2009

First Night Charlotte: Buttons on Sale Now!

Buttons are on sale now for First Night Charlotte 2010 on line through www.FirstNightCharlotte.com. Starting Monday, December 14, 2009, buttons will be sold at Harris Teeter stores throughout the Charlotte region. more

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

Dec 08, 2009

Ham Drive for Community Christmas Day Extravaganza

Charlotte Rescue Mission is launching a Ham Drive for its upcoming Christmas Day Extravaganza. “We will prepare 150 Hams for our community dinner” says Tony Marciano, Executive Director. “We need the community’s help to insure this is a memorable day for all who come” more

Categories: Business, Community

Dec 07, 2009

University of North Carolina Accepts Bid to 2009 Meineke Car Care Bowl

The University of North Carolina has accepted a bid to play in the 2009 Meineke Car Care Bowl, it was announced today by bowl officials. The Tar Heels, representing the Atlantic Coast Conference, will face the #17-ranked University of Pittsburgh Panthers from the Big East Conference. more

Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Community