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The Union County Christmas Bureau Needs Help From The Community To Make A Brighter Christmas For Many Families

The Union County Christmas Bureau Needs Help From Our Community.

Remember what it was like as a child to wake up Christmas morning and to dash out of bed to see what Santa had left the night before? Remember the excitement of it all? Do you remember what it was like to be the [...]

Ballantyne Corporate Park Professional Clothing Drive Is A Success

CHARLOTTE, NC

Ballantyne Corporate Park held its first Professional Clothing Drive benefiting Jacob’s Ladder November 16 through November 20. Corporate Park tenants donated gently used professional clothing to Jacob’s Ladder, an organization that provides job seekers with appropriate business attire.

The Bissell Companies accepted donations at its office and on clothing racks placed [...]

Charlotte Tweetup Has Big Turnout

The monthly Charlotte TweetUp was held last week in Rock Hill, SC. This is a great social media networking event that included a great dinner.

This time, hosted by the great people of Firebonz in Rock Hill, S.C. Firebonz rolled out a large screen with their Twitter feed and you could watch the [...]

South Charlotte Throwdown Cook Off

Three local “chefs”, three judges, one trophy, lots of smack-talking and tons of bragging rights.

Video Courtesy of Ken Buck.

To view this video in a larger version, go to Ken’s Youtube Page.

Birthday Blessings Organization Planning 2 Local Events To Help Homeless Children

Birthday Blessings, a nonprofit organization that celebrates the lives of homeless children.

On December 4 between 10:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., bring your kids out to Monkey Joe’s (601 N. Polk Street, 704-889-1211) to bounce for Birthday Blessings and area homeless children on Family Fun Friday. 20% of the day’s proceeds from each location [...]

Ellie Potvin, A Precious 8 Year Old Is Fighting the Battle Of Her Life. Here Is How You Can Help. Charlotte Author John Cunningham Book Signing.

Ellie Potvin

Charlotte author John Cunningham recently published a non-fiction book, “My Girls”. His story of believing he had everything in life and then realizing he didn’t, until he met his wife and his daughter came into the world.

Ellie Shoal Potvin, a precious child known for “Specializing in being Kind” at only 6 years [...]

Operation Wreaths For Warriors

Operation Wreaths For Warriors is on a mission to sell as many wreaths as possible prior to November 21st.

Why are they doing this?
Our service men and women deserve much more than our government has provided, especially those returning home without their legs, their arms, their eyes or their ability to continue with [...]

Aloft Hotel In Ballantyne Host 007 Style Party

The new Aloft Hotel in Ballantyne hosted an exclusive 007 style party Thursday night to introduce the community to the WXYZ lounge. The place was awash with the “Who’s Who of Ballantyne enjoying complimentary appetizers and drinks.

The invitation only party lasted well into the night and was a great way to [...]

Ballantyne Hotel

On Friday night Gallery Restaurant, located in the Ballantyne Hotel, hosted an art show for the Ballantyne Arts Forum. This event was co-sponsored by Ballantyne After Dark and was a great success. A variety of paintings, jewelry and other types of media created by local artist were on display and available [...]

Southern Christmas Show Opens Today

Traditionally, the Southern Christmas Show opens on a Thursday. But because Veterans Day falls on a Wednesday this year, show organizers decided to open it a day early.

That means this year’s holiday shopping event will be open Wednesday and extend through Nov. 22 at the Park (formerly the Charlotte Merchandise Center), 2500 [...]

Union County, NC Christmas Parade In Historic Uptown Monroe, NC On Sunday, November 22

Union County NC Christmas Parade

The Union County Christmas Parade this year in historic downtown Monroe promises to be a great uptown event. The Union County Christmas Parade is sponsored this year by Union Smart Start and The Enquirer Journal.

The Christmas Parade begins at 2 and will line up on Parker Street. The [...]

New Stoplight Installed At Intersection Of Elm Lane & Bevington. Will this Light Help Or Hinder?

Ballantyne, NC

What is your opinion? Help or Hinder?

Cell Phones For Soldiers Donations At South Providence School In Waxhaw

The “Cell Phones For Soldiers” program at South Providence School will collect cell phones from Veteran’s Day November 11, 2009 through December 11, 2009.

Students, staff, parents and the community will participate in the program.

Most of us have old cell phones that we no longer use. Please make an effort to drop off [...]

Cooksey Easily Keeps Council Seat

Warren Cooksey easily beat newcomer Marc Friedland on Tuesday to hold on to his District 7 City Council seat.

Cooksey won 73 percent of the vote, according to complete but unofficial returns.

The Republican attributed his victory to his work on the council as well as a district drawn to favor Republican candidates.

Cooksey, known for [...]

The Aloft Hotel Opens In Ballantyne. View The Photo Slideshow

Ballantyne, NC

The Aloft Hotel Opens in the Ballantyne.

Set along the grassy golf greens and steps away from booming Ballantyne Business District, the Aloft Hotel is a treat for the senses. The hotel boasts an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and an inviting bar that is sure to please. The Aloft Hotel [...]