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Former Charlotte business owner, ‘Real Housewives’ figure pleads guilty to tax charge
A former Charlotte business owner who also made frequent appearances on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” has pleaded guilty to failing to pay more than $2.5 million in employment taxes.
Charlotte steakhouses get ‘B’ on Mecklenburg County restaurant health inspection
Establishments listed in this review received grades of either a “B” or “C”, or below a 90, when inspected during the month of June, according to data pulled July 3 from the N.C. Public Health Inspections’ online database. Restaurants, food stands, mobile-food operators and push carts are included in this review.
Analyst touts possibility of bombshell Carolina Panthers offseason trade
Dan Morgan's roster building is just getting started. It's been a promising opening to his time as general manager, but he's already stated not every problem was going to be solved this spring. A lot of hard work remains to get this roster up to the required standard. Morgan will...
Gaston County food pantry shares the need for donations to help families
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The Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week Is Returning This Month
This summer’s promotion features more than 100 restaurants around the metro area ready to impress patrons via three-course dining deals highlighting their cuisine, with prix fixe prices ranging from $30 to $50 per person. Customers can visit CharlotteRestaurantWeek.com to view the list of participating restaurants and their special Queen’s Feast menus and make reservations.
Carowinds’ summer bet on its abandoned concert venue
Before being abandoned, it was the Carolinas’ signature outdoor concert venue in the ’80s. Now, the long-dormant Carowinds Paladium — an amphitheater surrounded by a theme park — is poised for a comeback. A look around the Gardaland Resort during their Gardaland Night is Magic summertime...
Carolina Panthers, BOA stadium to host HBCU football classic
Bank of America Stadium renovations pave the way for a new HBCU football classic hosting North Carolina Central in 2028 and 2029. The post Carolina Panthers, BOA stadium to host HBCU football classic appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Senior housing in the works for east Charlotte
Eliza Hammond, a pharmacist with Atrium Health for 16 years, was frustrated with Charlotte’s lack of affordable housing, so she took matters into her own hands. Hammond is working to build a new housing community for senior citizens in east Charlotte. The 40,000-square-foot community will include 32 units and is expected to cost around $9 million. The 1.5 acres of land, purchased by Hammond’s mother during the pandemic, was approved for use as “an age-targeted and income-restricted multi-family residential community” in March 2023 by the city of Charlotte.
Charlotte nonprofit diverted 4K pounds of art supplies from going to a landfill in June
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte nonprofit is making an impact in the Queen City, bringing new life to used art supplies to bring affordable materials to creatives while reducing what would otherwise go to the landfill. Rachel Busby, a board member and volunteer with Upcycle Arts, joined the team...
Statesville Man Charged In Connection To Stony Point Shooting
On Friday, July 5th, the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office made another arrest in connection with a June shooting incident in Stony Point. Chadrick Ty-Quan McGee, age 28 of Statesville is charged with felony accessory after the fact. He is being held in the Alexander County Detention Center without bond.
Grovewood Gallery Features Handpainted Maps by Artist Michael Francis Reagan
Grovewood Gallery presents The Last Mapmaker, an exhibition of handpainted maps by artist Michael Francis Reagan. The exhibition opens on Saturday, July 13, and runs through September 15. “My maps are all hand-painted and hand-lettered, no computers involved, no Photoshop, no AI ever,” says Reagan. “When I begin to paint...
Matthew Ponder appealing Madison County's rejection of proposed septage detention facility
MARSHALL - After the county denied a permit for a proposed septage detention facility, a Marshall man is appealing the county's decision and will again go before the Madison County Board of Adjustment July 15. At the Board of Adjustment's June 24 meeting — which was moved from the usual...
Emails Reveal Town Council Turmoil
Weaverville – A read of the Weaverville Town Council’s email communications reveals a board at war with its council members, and the town manager. Much of this appears to have led to Weaverville Town Manager Selena Coffey’s current medical leave from a ‘hostile work environment.’. In...
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