Disturbed by recent ups and down in the stock market? If you’re an older investor, that may mean it’s time to re-think just how much risk you’re carrying in your retirement portfolio. Otherwise, … [Read more...]
Insurance commissioner offers holiday travel safety tips
RALEIGH – North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids N.C. Chairman Mike Causey want to share precautions to ensure your family remains safe and injury-free throughout the season. “The … [Read more...]
6 tips to help those in recovery avoid alcohol during holidays
The holidays are a time for family and friends to gather and share laughs, memories – and perhaps a drink or two. But for people recovering from an addiction, all that alcohol often present at special … [Read more...]
Fine Print: What to do when life hands you a lemon
Dear Attorney, I bought a car six months ago from a “reputable” used car dealer. I paid $5,054.00 for the car and signed a contract stating the car was sold “as-is." I also paid the dealer $695.00 … [Read more...]
Letter: Mint Hill residents said no to many things in bond vote
Reflecting on the Nov. 6 bond referendum In voting NO to the recent bond referendum that might have resulted in a slight tax increase, the majority of Mint Hill voters said NO to history, NO to … [Read more...]
Thankful to help a cat find its way
By Jim Cotton As I left the house for my afternoon walk on the Four Mile Creek Greenway, it was still damp and chilly from the morning rain. I got on the greenway at South Trade and headed the 2.1 … [Read more...]
Don’t let scammers rob you of your money or good cheer
By Josh Stein The holiday season can bring out the best of people’s generosity of spirit. Travel, time spent with people we love, and efforts to reach out to help our neighbors in need all enrich our … [Read more...]
Cotham: County commissioners should work collaboratively
By Pat Cotham Editor's note: Mecklenburg County commissioners had the opportunity to give remarks Dec. 3 after taking the oath of office. We are publishing At-Large Commissioner Pat Cotham's remarks … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving is not for gratification
We aren’t grateful for much anymore, are we? Can’t stand our politicians, hate our commute and puke when we look in the mirror. Come to think of it, we’re a rather miserable lot. This doesn’t seem … [Read more...]
Exercise your right to vote in the upcoming election
by Laura Budd, Lee Weaver, Hunt Harris and Jennifer Fleet President Franklin D. Roosevelt once said: “Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people … [Read more...]