Category Archives: Civic and Government News

Town board meeting addresses infrastructure

Posted on March 16, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

Matthews – Mint Hill Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on March 16, 2015 in News MATTHEWS – Matthews Board of Commissioners met on Monday, March 9, to address several issues concerning commercial and town infrastructure. The board of commissioners approved … Continue reading →

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South Charlotte residents speak out regarding failed nondiscrimination ordinance

Posted on March 9, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

South Charlotte Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on March 9, 2015 in News More than 100 speakers addressed Charlotte City Council at its Monday, March 2, meeting regarding a proposed nondiscrimination ordinance. Some of those speakers identified themselves as south … Continue reading →

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GenerationNation gets young people involved

Posted on December 21, 2014 by crystalogormanwrites

Deirdre Jonese Austin, a 17-year-old Independence High School senior, said that before joining GenerationNation, she hadn’t given much thought whether her voice mattered. “Now I know it does,” she said. “Each time a city council member, county commissioner, school board … Continue reading →

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Burmese store owner keeps strong ties to culture, those who need help

Posted on November 16, 2014 by crystalogormanwrites

The Charlotte Observer South Charlotte News (North Division) Saturday, November 15, 2014 Thanei Taithio proudly stands behind the counter at his convenience store, Taithio Family Store on the corner of Richland Drive and Monroe Road, greeting customers in their native … Continue reading →

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Indian Land voters to decide fate of Lancaster sales tax, Continuing tax will pay for key projects

Posted on November 2, 2014 by crystalogormanwrites

The Charlotte Observer South Charlotte News (York, Steele Creek, Indian Land) Sunday, November 02, 2014 Lancaster County voters will decide this week whether they want to continue a one-percent sales and use tax. The new tax would begin in 2016 … Continue reading →

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