MATTHEWS – A portion of the proposed widening of John Street in downtown has come to a screeching halt, and that is welcome news to town leaders. On April 17, the Charlotte Regional Transportation … [Read more...]
Retired nurse receives gift of hearing
MATTHEWS – Yvonne King was living with only one hearing aid for about a year and is losing her hearing in both ears. On top of that, the hearing aid she had wasn't working well, but she couldn't … [Read more...]
Providence High students dance, sing their way through ‘Newsies’
CHARLOTTE – Students Raymond Patrick and Alex Westover approached theater teacher Richard Turski in the fall about filling the orchestra conductor vacancy for Providence High School's upcoming … [Read more...]
Artistic cake shop opens downtown
MATTHEWS – Edible Art Cake Shop has provided Charlotte with beautifully decorated treats for more than 25 years. Jackie Southwell, who has owned the shop for five years, opened a second store in … [Read more...]
Happy Times Club celebrates birthdays of longtime leaders
By Dante Miller MATTHEWS -- The Happy Times Club celebrated the 90th birthday of founder Iris DeVore and the 92nd birthday of former club president David Guthrie on Feb. 7 at the Levine Senior … [Read more...]