Empty Bowls 2010

Photos by: Glen Simmons Empty Bowls 2010 was held last Friday, Feb. 26, at Charlotte Marriott City Center to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. [nggallery id=4]

February 27, 2010 | Posted in Photos | Read More »

And They’re Off!

Candidate filing for the 2010 election cycle ended with every incumbant Democrat facing a Republican challenger, and in some cases, a primary opponent as well. This is a significant accomplishment. Congratulations to each and every Patriot for showing a willingness to become involved in the political process by filing for office. A list of candidates and their contact […]

February 27, 2010 | Posted in Christian Hine,House Blends | Read More »

Mecklenburg Grays Muster at Latta Plantation

Photos by Glen Simmons Company B- Mecklenburg Grays Muster at Historic Latta Plantation [nggallery id=3]

February 24, 2010 | Posted in Photos | Read More »

Strengthen Charlotte

StrengthenCharlotte is a group for those tired of divisive, partisan politics and just wanting to make a positive impact on a city they care about by throwing all the old stereotypes out the window and starting over with the simplicity of only a local focus, a foundation of age-old shared principles, and a new approach […]

February 23, 2010 | Posted in Strengthen Charlotte | Read More »

Dealing With Dissent

In Iran, they shoot you in the street. In China, they confiscate your computer and toss you in prison. In Charlotte, it’s less extreme but no less insidious. As part of a push to marginalize public dissent during meetings, the city council is apparently tweaking the rules for, ironically, its Citizens’ Forum. At least it […]

February 23, 2010 | Posted in Char-Meck Beat,City Beat,House Blends,Mark Pellin | Read More »

Colonel Allen West

  Congressional candidate Colonel Allen West motivates his “troops” into action.

February 22, 2010 | Posted in Photos | Read More »

Reality Check

February 22, 2010 | Posted in Photos | Read More »

Niners Battle Xavier

Niners drop 81-67 loss to Xavier last Saturday night at Halton Arena. Photos by: Stan Cochrane [nggallery id=2]

February 22, 2010 | Posted in Photos | Read More »

Biz Leaders: Tax Cuts To Help Grow Economy

It’s pretty obvious from this account of last weekend’s powwow on job creation what local business leaders think needs to be done to kick start the economy: Reduce government bloat and  bureaucratic red tape that thwarts private industry and reduce taxes to put more revenue into the hands of businesses to help drive the economy […]

February 22, 2010 | Posted in House Blends,Mark Pellin | Read More »

Davidson Basketball

Photos by Glen Simmons[nggallery id=1]

February 19, 2010 | Posted in Photos | Read More »