A man was arrested Thursday after police said they discovered an unloaded gun in his waistband on South Mecklenburg High School’s campus.The incident was the third time this month that a gun has been found on a CMS campus.The suspect in Thursday’s case... »
Bill James started his re-election campaign for a ninth term as Mecklenburg County commissioner by trying to pin the “liberal” tag on his first Republican challenger in 10 years, retired bank and finance executive Ed Driggs.James, 55, a retired account... »
As any challenger would, Republican Ed Driggs has spent months knocking on the doors of more than a thousand Republicans, and personally called a thousand likely Republican voters in what is one of the most-watched races the May 8 primary.He said he’s ... »
Audrey Herman says she was shocked when she moved to the Charlotte area and learned that the battered women’s shelter could house only about two dozen women.United Family Services’ shelter, which opened in 1979, had less than 30 beds – not nearly enoug... »
Voter hotlineThree groups, including the UNC School of Law, are operating a hotline to answer questions about voting districts and ballots.• The toll-free number is 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).• A Spanish-language version is 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682... »
Fire fighters are on the scene of a 2-alarm fire at a Ballantyne townhome, located in the 12000 block of Duke Lancaster Drive.Capt. Ron Brisley said the fire at the two-story townhome was reported around 6:50 p.m. Check back to www.charlotteobserver.co... »
As any challenger would, Republican Ed Driggs has spent months knocking on the doors of more than a thousand Republicans, and personally called a thousand likely Republican voters in what is one of the most-watched races the May 8 primary.He said he’s ... »
Voters will begin casting ballots April 19 at sites in Charlotte and throughout North Carolina.At stake: primaries for hundreds of local, state and federal offices – and a make-or-break vote on a proposed marriage amendment to the state constitution.In... »
The Better Business Bureau is offering two free events this week to let people shred personal documents and help protect themselves against identity theft.The first event is set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday during the Earth Day Celebration at Ballanty... »
Lowe’s CEO Robert Niblock’s pay fell slightly in fiscal year 2011, as the Mooresville-based retailer missed earnings and sales targets.The executive compensation details were disclosed in a proxy statement filed Friday with the Securities and Exchange ... »
Since its founding in the 1990s, Ballantyne has projected an upscale, preeminent image.But the area’s pride as a landmark community recently took a different twist: Some are frustrated because they believe they are neglected by the city of Charlotte.Fo... »
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is at no risk as it embarks on a $1 billion expansion push, aviation director Jerry Orr said Friday, even if US Airways were to stop flying there completely.Orr’s remarks came during a summit on regional transpor... »
A private equity firm has acquired a majority interest in Asheville-based Earth Fare.Oak Hill Capital Partners announced Monday it bought about an 80 percent interest in the healthy grocery chain from Monitor Clipper Partners, a Cambridge, Mass.-based ... »
Piedmont Natural Gas will inspect a transmission pipeline ending at its Irwin Creek regulator station, at 601 W. Summit Ave., Thursday through Saturday. The inspection in Ballantyne is required by regulations intended to protect public safety and effic... »
Bob Carrigan can’t walk down the driveway of his University City home without bringing his stick to swat at them. Kesha Meads has to take off her shoes at the side door, to prevent bringing them into her house. Across the Charlotte area, it’s time for ... »
