Historically the people of North Carolina have been called “Tar Heels” because of the fact that during the war between the states our troops “stuck to their ranks like they had tar on their heels”. Once again, it is time to draw a line in the sand, firmly plant our heals and stand our ground. […]
Several times a year local political issues capture the public’s attention. Such a time was Thursday, May 19. The Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing to allow citizens to express their opinions on the proposed FY 2012 budget. As you may have heard, Chairperson Jennifer Roberts wants to keep the county […]
I recently attended two Pat McCrory campaign presentations. Although Pat hasn’t officially announced his candidacy for governor, he is heralded as the Republican frontrunner in a field of no discernable opponents. The NC Republican Party for all practical purposes has anointed Pat McCrory as their candidate. I personally think it unwise for Republicans to be […]
Photos by: Glen Simmons with Event Images Carolina Revelers enjoy some libations at the annual Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival at Symphony Park and SouthPark. [nggallery id=155]
Photos by Glen Simmons with Event Images Carolina The Young Affiliates of the Mint host their annual Derby Days party at the Mint Museum. [nggallery id=154]
Photos by Glen Simmons with Event Images Carolina GOP mayoral hopeful Scott Stone officially kicks off his campaign at Jay M Robinson Middle School in Ballantyne. [nggallery id=153]
Submitted by: Rebecca Grace York Technical College’s Barnes’ Theatre was filled to capacity Wed Apr 27 with concerned voters wanting to know what Representative Mick Mulvaney had to say about the country’s expanding deficit. The recently elected representative was greeted with a standing ovation and set the audience at ease with his sense of humor […]
Shortly after moving into the White House, Barack Obama returned the statue of Winston Churchill that had been given to President Bush by British Prime Minister, Tony Blair. Not too long after that, Obama saw fit to give the Queen of England a pack of movie classics on DVD that were in the wrong format […]
May 9th: Scott Stone Campaign Kickoff Event featuring Special Guest Mayor Pat McCrory Join Scott Stone, Special Guest Mayor Pat McCrory, and other Charlotte residents to help kick off Scott Stone’s campaign for Mayor of Charlotte Monday, May 9th at Jay M Robinson Middle School. The event will begin at 7pm and is open to the entire […]
Following is a segment that is most ironic about how rail transit negatively impacts a portion of society that most depends on mass transit. It is from page six of Randal O’Toole’s “A Desire Named Streetcar”. In the early 1980s Los Angeles increased transit system ridership by 35 percent in just three […]
