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Renamed road sign memorializes school crossing guard killed while...
The Booth family, Frank Booth Jr , Betty Booth , Danielle Booth with a ceremonial street sign.
18,000 gallons of sewage spill into Lake Norman
MOORESVILLE About 18,000 gallons of sewage spilled into Lake Norman on Monday from an Aqua North Carolina Inc.
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Budbreak celebrates wine industry and community
Surry Community College President Dr. David Shockley was on hand as Amadour Winery & Vineyard President David Chaloupka presented Josh Willard with a full scholarship to the college's viticulture program for this semester.
Group urges vote on school building needs
Iredell commissioners should let voters decide in November whether to issue $86 million in bonds to meet the districts' needs, an Iredell citizens group says Iredell-Mooresville Advocates for Children, which has at least 600 Facebook followers, will urge county commissioners May 23 to let voters decide in November on $86 million in school building ... (more)
What is one thing we can do for Charlotte now that that former Mayor Pat McCrory has been elected governor of North Carolina and his successor, Anthony Foxx, has been nominated for U.S Secretary of Transportation? We can stop referring to the Charlotte mayor's job as a dead end or curse for politicians aspiring to statewide or national office.
Tips from Angie Hicks on the best method of carpet cleaning
Do a quick online search for carpet cleaning and you'll find a variety of different methods.
'Operation Breaking Dawn' drug roundup nets 11 arrests
The Alexander County Sheriff's office arrested 11 people during an early morning drug roundup on Thursday.
Have you heard of Swannanoa, New Zealand?
Those of us in the Valley are more than familiar with Swannanoa - Swannanoa, N.C. - that is.
Divided Cornelius board backs I-77 tolls
CORNELIUS A divided Cornelius Board of Commissioners late Monday voted to back the state's $550 million plan to have a private contractor build and operate toll lanes on Interstate 77 from the Brookshire Freeway in Charlotte to Exit 36 in Mooresville.
What is one thing we can do for Charlotte now that former Mayor Pat McCrory has been elected governor of North Carolina and his successor, Anthony Foxx, has been nominated for U.S Secretary of Transportation? We can stop referring to the Charlotte mayor's job as a dead end or curse for politicians aspiring to statewide or national office.
BestSweet announced Monday that it would change its name and brand to BestCo to reflect its growth since its founding 37 years ago.
Mooresville Ice Cream Company, LLC, the Mooresville, N.C., maker of Front Porch Carolina Churned Ice Cream, released four new flavors to their Southern-inspired New flavors include County Fair Fried Apple Pie, Happily Pineapply Upside Down Cake, My-O-My Peanut Butter Pie and Wildly Wildberry Cheesecake.
State Representative Robert Brawley stood in front of a citizen's group backing them in their belief that there's a better way to alleviate traffic than with toll roads.
Rep. Robert Brawley now opposing I-77 toll lanes
The debate about HOT lanes is getting hotter as opponents of the I-77 toll lanes won an important advocate to their side.
Budbreak celebrates wine industry and community
Terry Mathieu of Duplin Winery talks about one of the wines available for Budbreak participants to sample.
Cakes and desserts inspire new ice cream flavors for summer
Both of the new flavors have 170 calories and 5 fat grams per serving. The Strawberry Shortcake hit stores in March, the Apple Cinnamon Crumble is available this October.
Fishing: Your questions, asked and answered
From time to time, I try to answer questions posed by readers. The following are a few of the most frequently asked in recent weeks.
Thursday morning traffic update
Streets are wet once again this morning across the Charlotte region, so you'll need to allow yourself some extra time to reach your destination.
How to choose a carpet cealning service
Do a quick online search for carpet cleaning and you'll find a variety of different methods.
Butler/Providence vs. Independence/Ardrey Kell, 5:30 p.m.; Rocky River/S. Meck vs.