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Charlotte's Beloved Lost & Found Nightclub Announces Closure for Major Rebranding and Remodeling Project
The South End neighborhood in Charlotte is about to witness a transition in its nightlife scene as the well-liked bar and nightclub Lost & Found prepares to shut its doors for a significant rebranding and remodeling project. Set to close on July 22, the establishment situated at 332 W. Bland St. has been a staple for night revelers for the past five years. In a statement obtained by WSOCTV, the establishment announced its temporary closure on Instagram, indicating ambitions for a fresh, redesigned experience for patrons.
Public hearings held for West Catawba Avenue project proposals
CORNELIUS – A standing-room-only crowd packed the Cornelius Town Hall meeting room July 15 eager to provide input on a zoning amendment request intended to pave the way for a new early childcare center and preschool facility – Lightbridge Academy – on a vacant lot at 18620 W. Catawba Ave., nestled on 1.32 acres between the respective entrances to the Edinburgh Square and Westmoreland Lake communities.
Greenway tunnel creates pathway under I-77 for walkers, bikers
HUNTERSVILLE– A long-awaited piece of greenway is finally open, creating a walkable connection between the east and west sides of Huntersville under Interstate 77. The tunnel is part of Mecklenburg County’s Torrence Creek Greenway/Tributary 2, also known as Torrence Trib. II, which is an east-west connection in The Vine, Huntersville’s greenway system. Work on the greenway section broke ground in the spring of 2023, and the subterranean passage beneath the interstate became walkable last month. The town held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the connector on Monday, July 15.
Town Mess@ge Newsletters are on there way to you!
Davidson residents should be receiving a printed copy of the Summer Town Mess@ge newsletter this upcoming week. An online version of the Summer Town Mess@ge newsletter is now available to view at TownofDavidson.org/TownMessageNewsletter. For those who would like a hard copy of the Town Message in Spanish, copies will be...
Political shift in the Carolinas as GOP surges post RNC, but that’s not the whole story, experts say
There has been a seeming sea change on the political front in the last few weeks, and it's not gone unnoticed for political scientists and strategists in the Carolinas.
'Time to close the loop': Eastland Yards proposal one step from getting the green light
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A new proposal could bring a highly anticipated sports complex to Eastland Yards with a lower price tag. The new proposal for the 29-acre complex would come with an indoor sports center and six full-sized, multipurpose outdoor fields. Several plans for the old Eastland Mall site have fallen by the wayside, but could a $67 million price tag help developers finally break ground on the project?
Fire-damaged home decaying into neighborhood eyesore in The Villages
A home that caught fire several months ago in The Villages has been purchased by a contractor who has left it untouched for months. The home is located at 3292 Sylewood Ave. in the Village of Charlotte. At the time of the blaze, the home was owned by Geraldine Mitchell....
17-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Black Pilot In North Carolina History
Garner has also earned the praise of his mother, Melissa Dixon, who believes his achievement has laid the groundwork for any future pilots that come after her son. Ryan Garner, a 17-year-old North Carolina pilot, recently became the first and youngest Black pilot to receive his license at Concord’s Goose Creek Airport. He also became the youngest Black pilot in North Carolina history. At first, Garner wasn’t sure he wanted to be a pilot, but after talking with a Delta Airlines pilot, he changed his mind.
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