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Meck County manager’s proposed budget includes .96 cent increase in tax rate
May 15. By Dave Yochum. Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio is proposing a $2.5 billion budget with a 1.6%, or $39 million, increase over the current budget which ends June 30. It would mean a county tax rate of 49.27 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, or a 0.96-cent increase in the county tax […]
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Dec. 26. Today marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, a weeklong African American cultural holiday, celebrated from December 26 to January 1, honoring heritage, community, and shared values through rituals, feasts, and its Seven Principles: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith. As part of the celebration, the Harvey B. Gantt […]
Dec. 26. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. Friday, Dec. 26 Primal’s 11th Birthday Bash Noon – 10 pm | Dec. 26. Celebrating the only way we know how—wild, loud, and full of beer. Join us for a day […]
Dec. 25. By Jon Show. In the spirit of a holiday season filled with traditions (and to avoid having to work today), we thought it would be fun to start a new tradition around here on Christmas Day. We reached out to a few people around town and asked them to share any unique, special […]
Dec. 24 Need to run out for some last minute grocery store items today because you didn’t take our advice and make a reservation at one of the restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve? Well, we have you covered too. Here are today’s store hours in case your gravy came out lumpy, your daughter […]
Dec. 24. The countdown is on until someone in your family accepts responsibility for the worst chore of all holiday chores – cleaning up on Christmas morning. Mecklenburg County is reminding residents that they can keep holiday waste out of landfills by dropping off approved items at the North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling Center at […]
Dec. 24. The Peninsula Community Foundation raised more than $450,000 this year and has donated $430,000 so far to local nonprofits. Local charities supported this past year include Smithville Community Coalition, Cornelius Early Scholars, Bags of Hope, Ada Jenkins Center, Hope House, NC Youth Orchestra and Neighborhood CARE Center, among others. “We were especially happy […]
Dec. 23. Our weekly advice column from Giselle Massi, a former journalist with The Denver Post. “I would like for my Christmas gifts this year, the ones I give, to be memorable. I’d say I’ve done mostly ok the last few holidays, but now that I am making more money, I’d like to do better. […]
Dec. 23. Are you tired of staring at the oven waiting for your prime rib to come to 125 degrees, or stressing over the frozen seventh fish because you forget about it in the back of the freezer? Here are a sampling of local sit down restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve, according to […]
