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Cabarrus Zoning Update

The Odell Community had a Meeting last Sunday to discuss the Zoning on the Keith Wayne property. Based on some feedback I have received from my last e-mail I thought I would provide a some more information to help clarify some questions on this meeting and why we are proceeding with this path of taking […]

February 18, 2013 | Posted in House Mail | Read More »

Charlotte, Get Your Hands Out of My Pocket Already!

Our very own Robin-Hood-in-Reverse, Hizzoner Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx and his sycophants on the City Council legally have the power to keep dipping into our pockets for every cockamamy glitter palace project that helps the fat cats in Charlotte! The problem is that they almost consistently hurt the “little people” here who pay the taxes. I guess they must be […]

February 17, 2013 | Posted in House Mail | Read More »

Cabarrus County Residents Urge Local Officials to “Stop Rezoning Now”

Residents in the Odell and Coddle Creek communities of Cabarrus County, North Carolina, are asking the City of Kannapolis Planning and Zoning Board to zone a 75-acre property owned by the Wayne Brothers Concrete Company as I/O or Agricultural/Open Space. The Board will meet on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at 6:00 pm in the Kannapolis Train Station, to vote on […]

February 5, 2013 | Posted in House Mail | Read More »

Homeland Security’s Version Of Paper, Rock, Scissors

Those cynics who claim the Department of Homeland Security is more concerned with expanding government power than with the safety of Americans need to read this handy advice about what to do if a madman attacks your workplace. Step one: Cower. Here’s how: “To protect your hiding place, lock the door if you can. Block the door with heavy furniture,” […]

February 2, 2013 | Posted in House Blends,National | Read More »

There’s A Superintendent Born Every Minute

Separated at birth? Heath Morrison, the new Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, reminds me of Mayhem from those creepy Allstate Insurance commercials. Mayhem inflicts disasters on people who AREN’T Allstate customers. Morrison, on the other hand, is about to inflict a disaster on the customers of CMS schools. Case in point: Glenn Singleton. Singleton, you see, is a […]

January 29, 2013 | Posted in House Blends | Read More »

Wildcats Top Cougars

Photos by: Glen Simmons with Event Images Carolina The Davidson Wildcats pounce on the College of Charleston Cougars with a 77-68 victory. [nggallery id=72]

January 29, 2013 | Posted in Photos Not Featured | Read More »

Fashion Seen

Photos by: Glen Simmons with Event Images Carolina The All American Pub and Charlotte Seen hosts a kickoff for this year’s Passport for Fashion event, which be held April 20 at the NC Music Factory. [nggallery id=71]

January 29, 2013 | Posted in Photos Not Featured | Read More »

Ice Cats

Photos by: Glen Simmons with Event Images Carolina The uptown arena hosted a double-header of sorts last Saturday when the Bobcats beat the Timberwolves and the Checkers topped the Heat, while the Lady Cats helped the Checkmates cheer on the home team. [nggallery id=70]

January 29, 2013 | Posted in Photos Not Featured | Read More »

Mass Media: Conservative or Liberal?

Both Republicans and Democrats alike have often claimed that the media is heavily biased against them. But which side is telling the truth? While certainly not a perfect indicator of the media’s overall political affiliation, we can look at the political contributions of the largest media conglomerates to figure out where their allegiances fall. If we follow the money, it […]

January 28, 2013 | Posted in House Blends,National | Read More »

Banning Assault Weapons: The Facts

The Brady Group, the leading advocate for gun-control, found that assault weapons were only involved in approximately 1.61% of gun-crimes from 1995-2004. [1] Experts always highlight the importance of firearm education to address gun safety every US citizen can carry a gun and they can become very dangerous and fatal if not handled or stored properly. By promoting […]

January 25, 2013 | Posted in House Mail | Read More »

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