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Recent Articles from Caitlin Coakley, staff writer
City’s banking image proves hard to look past
In many people’s minds, Charlotte is still Banktown. So says a survey conducted as a starting point for a public relations campaign launched this year by the Charlotte Chamber of […]
Congestion fears grip residents near planned I-485 exit
As much as Kelly St. Claire, a resident of the Highland Creek neighborhood, is glad that the last leg of the Interstate 485 belt will be completed in the next […]
Snow causes businesses, government to part with cold cash
In the Charlotte area, winter can bring the occasional snow and icy streets that shut down schools and businesses for days. In a region not equipped to handle such weather, […]
Republicans mixed on convention
Projected economic impact aside, the 2012 Democratic National Convention is, at the end of the day, a political event. And while the Democratic mayor of Charlotte and governor of North […]
Pendergraph: Convention will be ‘huge stress’ on infrastructure
Former Mecklenburg County Sheriff Jim Pendergraph said he has some reservations about the announcement today that Charlotte will play host to the 2012 Democratic National Convention. “I think it’s going to […]
Big-box vision for Independence draws supporters, critics
Susan Lindsay remembers when she was a teenager, in the 1950s, how she and her cousins used to “cruise” Independence Boulevard, popping into the mom-and-pop shops along the road. “It […]
Committee opposes ban on ‘predatory’ towing
Despite complaints from the public about so-called “predatory” towing practices in Charlotte, a committee has decided against outlawing the practice. The practice is also known in the industry as patrol towing, […]
Controversial comments no impediment to James’ political career
Despite his divisive comments, Commissioner Bill James is serving his eighth consecutive term on the Board of County Commissioners, having held the seat since 1996. His consistent re-election mainly stems […]
James’ divisive comments raise worries about economic impact
Bill James could be bad for business in Mecklenburg County. At least that’s the concern of some in Charlotte. James, a Republican representing District 6, has been one of Mecklenburg […]
City Council to discuss controversial changes to towing ordinance
The Charlotte City Council will discuss controversial changes to the city’s towing ordinance Monday night. In December, the council’s Community Safety Committee came up with proposed changes to the ordinance. […]
Heavy traffic can put the brakes on increases in home values
Being on a busy street is fantastic if your property is a business looking for customers. But for a homeowner like Willie Mae Gory, who lives on busy West Boulevard […]
Panelists recommend buses and streetcars, not light rail, for Independence Boulevard
For Independence Boulevard, light rail is out. Streetcars and bus rapid transit are in. Those were the recommendations from Urban Land Institute representatives during a presentation in Charlotte City Council chambers […]
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