Category Archives: Human Interest

The Bergin’s take on ‘The BRIEFCASE’

Matthews – Mint Hill Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on May 27, 2015 in News MATTHEWS – Kim and Joe Bergin, of Matthews Estates, didn’t know what they signed up for when Kim Bergin applied to be on a reality … Continue reading

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Special Olympics Gymnastics team headed to summer games

Matthews – Mint Hill Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on May 22, 2015 in News MATTHEWS – Connie Mulroy beamed with excitement as she discussed her first-year Special Olympics Gymnastic team’s accomplishments. “They totally rocked qualifiers,” the Matthews resident said. … Continue reading

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Holocaust survivor Frieda Roos-Van Hessen celebrates 100th birthday

South Charlotte Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on May 18, 2015 in News Holocaust survivor Frieda Roos-Van Hessen spent her 100th birthday celebration retelling her story of survival to hundreds of people on April 25 at Hope of Israel Congregation, … Continue reading

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Charlotte named Community for Wildlife; south Charlotte leads pack

South Charlotte Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on May 18, 2015 in News National Wildlife Federation recognizes 41 south Charlotte neighborhoods Several hundred people celebrated Charlotte being named as a “Community Wildlife Habitat” by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) at … Continue reading

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Children’s Home Society helps local families, children

South Charlotte Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on May 8, 2015 in News Nonprofit organization finds homes for foster children in North Carolina More than 400 people attended Children’s Home Society of North Carolina’s “A Place to Call Home Luncheon” … Continue reading

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