CHARLOTTE – Mecklenburg County Public Health has received 975 doses of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The first shipment arrived Dec. 22 at the county’s Southeast Health Department … [Read more...]
Garson: Staff pulled us through a tough year
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been highlighting the bright spots I’ve witnessed over the course of this year. Since this is the last week of our newspapers for the year, there is no greater … [Read more...]
Restaurant Health Inspections (Dec. 11-24)
The Mecklenburg Health Department inspected these restaurants from Dec. 11 to 24: Matthews• China Express II, 3607 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 94.5• Domino's Pizza,3335 Siskey Pkwy. – 94.5• East 74 … [Read more...]
CATS announces Christmas, New Year’s holiday schedule
CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Area Transit System is announcing modified transit service in observance of the upcoming holidays according to the following schedule: Thursday, Dec. 24• Local bus routes … [Read more...]
N.C. League of Municipalities works to find a better tomorrow
By Paul Meyer When the history is finally written, those writing it are likely to conclude that this COVID-19 pandemic and its economic effects posed the greatest challenge to North Carolina … [Read more...]
Mecklenburg leaders advise against holiday travel
By Yustin Riopko Mecklenburg County leaders are urging residents to stay home this COVID Christmas, concerned friends and family may exchange more than gifts. “Our data shows that COVID is still … [Read more...]
Helms promotes service, protects history
When Bill Helms took an early retirement from Wachovia, the corporate leader wanted to give back to the community. He got involved with his homeowners association as well as organizations … [Read more...]
Looking back at 2020 stories affecting older adults
Charlotte Media Group committed in January to publishing a monthly section dedicated to issues of interest to older adults. We branded “Thrive Over 55” to match our biannual senior expos. As … [Read more...]
Scouting endures during pandemic
Boy Scout Troop 8, based out of St. Matthew Catholic Church, recently wrapped up its Christmas tree fundraiser, a tradition spanning more than 25 years. Selling trees, wreaths and poinsettias … [Read more...]
McElvy: Government must fix the gaping PPP problem
By Jonathan McElvy One of the most effective tools implemented by the federal government in the fight against this enemy called COVID was the Paycheck Protection Program. If you haven’t followed … [Read more...]