Groundbreaking ceremony held for Four Mile Creek Greenway

Mint Hill Times - Mon Nov 02

The Town of Matthews and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department celebrated the construction of the Four Mile Creek Greenway with a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday.

Morrisville Sheraton set for kick-off

Triangle Business Journal - Mon Nov 02

A Charlotte-area developer will open the Triangle region's third Four Points by Sheraton hotel Nov.

Born on This Date November 2: James K. Polk

Associated Content - Mon Nov 02

Born on this date, November 2, is James K. Polk , the Eleventh President of the United States from 1845-1849. A graduate of the University of North Carolina, Polk was elected to Congress and served as governor of Tennessee before becoming President.

Shuffletown Park opening to be delayed

Charlotte Observer - Sun Nov 01

The planned November opening of Shuffletown Park will be delayed until spring so additional amenities sought by area residents can be added.

North Carolina Group Sues for Equal Funding for Charters

The Heartland Institute - Sun Nov 01

School choice advocates have brought a lawsuit in North Carolina seeking funding equity in public education.

Officers Surprise Sex Offenders During Operation Trick Or Treat

Charlotte Channel 9 - Sat Oct 31

Mecklenburg County sheriff's deputies and several local police officers made surprise visits to registered sex offenders on Halloween night.

Deaths for November 1

Enquirer-Journal - Sat Oct 31

Richard Wayne Blackwell Madison Richard Wayne Blackwell, 42, beloved husband and father of 1209 Webb Loop Road, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009.

London-inspired condos in NoDa

Charlotte Observer - Sat Oct 31

The mixed-use condo project 28th RO is going up in Charlotte's trendy NoDa area.

Keeping Sex Offenders Off The Streets This Halloween

Charlotte Channel 9 - Sat Oct 31

There are 742 registered sex offenders in Mecklenburg County and only 70 of them are in jail.

Charlotte Checkers may skate to suburbs

Charlotte Business Journal - Fri Oct 30

A $50 million sports arena in Matthews will likely be pitched to public officials as soon as next month, with the Charlotte Checkers as the potential anchor tenant.