When two organizations with generally different viewpoints on the nations political situation can agree on a local issue, it says something. The President of CAUTION, a Charlotte based Tea Party organization, and a spokesperson for Occupy Charlotte announced today that their respective organizations stand in opposition to a proposed incentive package for Chiquita Brands International […]
City of Charlotte to small entrepreneur: “Your business privilege tax is due immediately.” City of Charlotte to billion-dollar mega-corp: “Here’s millions of dollars from our citizens and existing businesses. We know we have an unfavorable tax climate, but we like *you* so we’ll help you out. The rest of the local riff raff can just […]
Well, for no reason whatsoever *cough, ahem* tonight’s House Party theme will revolve around bananas. Enjoy. 🙂 First up, and how couldn’t it be, a little Harry Belafonte. Next up, a catchy punked up version of the theme song to the late 1960’s kids television show “The Banana Splits Show”. This version is by […]
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli was the keynote speaker at the 2011 NCGOP Hall of Fame Awards Banquet last Saturday, November 19 in Cary, NC. Elected Attorney General in 2009, Cuccinelli has become one of the nation’s most prominent adversaries of President Barack Obama’s health-care reforms. He immediately filed a lawsuit claiming “Obamacare” was unconstitutional. His speech […]
We hope everyone has had a very Happy Thanksgiving! Now that the Christmas season has officially arrived, let’s turn this weeks House Party into a Holiday Party with some Rockin’ classics of both yesteryear and today! We’re always accepting your favorites for inclusion in the mix, just let us know! First up, Wizards in Winter by […]
Photos by: Glen Simmons with Event Images Carolina The 2011 Belk Carolinas’ Carrousel Parade marched down Tryon Street on Thanksgiving Day. The parade featured over 110 units, including 22 floats, 13 marching bands, 7 step/drill teams. [nggallery id=3]
Photos by: Glen Simmons with Event Images Carolina The Town of Pineville is partnered with the Civic & Cultural Arts Center of Pineville (CCAC) for its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. [nggallery id=4]
Photos by: Glen Simmons with Event Images Carolina The 2011 Charlotte International Auto Show filled the Charlotte Convention Center with nearly 280,000 square feet of exhibits and features. [nggallery id=191]
Photos by: Glen Simmons with Event Images Carolina Kaleidoscope is a holiday celebration on FOX that combines the beauty of Skating, the excitement of Song, and the brave message of Survivorship to raise awareness of the key issues surrounding cancer. The show took place on Nov. 18, 2011 at 7:00PM at the Bojangles Coliseum in […]
The North Carolina Republican Party is hosting it’s biennial “Hall of Fame” awards banquet this Saturday evening in Cary, NC. As part of the $125 a plate fundraiser, officials are conducting a straw poll of attendees for various contested primary races across the state. With the high cost and travel commitment for the event, many […]
