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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 […]
Nonprofit wants to plant green-minded residents near river
The Catawba River generates electricity, fuels the Charlotte-area economy and provides a place to play and drinking water for most of Charlotte, Mount Holly and Belmont — all with little […]
How much are Meck’s parks worth? $985M, study says
For those who don’t consider the community value of local parks priceless, The Trust for Public Land has put a dollar value on Mecklenburg County’s parks, recreation centers and greenways: […]
Government structure has startups feeling rundown
Casey Hickey thought that once the representative from the city of Charlotte’s zoning department came out to her shop, where she and her husband sold wine and chocolates, they could […]
Lack of funds leaves streetcar idling
When the city of Charlotte won a $25 million federal Urban Circulator Grant to build a starter streetcar line through uptown, from Time Warner Cable Arena to Presbyterian Hospital, supporters […]
Neighborhoods brace for loss of libraries, schools, rec centers
Thanks to budget shortfalls, Mecklenburg County facilities, such as recreation centers, libraries and schools, have found themselves on the chopping block. In some neighborhoods, though, the impact is worse than […]
Movers and shakers back visionary’s ‘Sustain Charlotte’
Shannon Binns’ message isn’t new, but he’s hoping how he delivers it and who helps him will make people take notice. But first he has to get the Charlotte community, […]
Republican addition could bring board bipartisanship
Despite the red wave that swept the House of Representatives across the country Tuesday, the Democrats on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners were able to hang on to their […]
Sustain Charlotte unveils 2030 plan
The long-term vision for Sustain Charlotte was unveiled today in uptown. Nearly a dozen speakers were at “The Square” at the intersection of Trade and Tryon streets for the event, including Charlotte […]
Decision 2010: Board of Commissioners at-large race
(Editor's note: The following is part of The Mecklenburg Times' coverage of the Nov. 2 elections.)
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