News Briefs March 2, 2012
Big fields in at-large, House District 9
A crowded field of Democrats will square off for the three soon-to-be empty at-large seats for the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners as filing for the May primary closed at noon on Wednesday.
Proposed Red Line funding model not a new concept
First public infrastructure financed by private investors in the United States began in 1792. The Philadelphia-Lancaster Turnpike lasted more than 100 years.
Grace Covenant brings DOMA / gay marriage spotlight here
The issue has blurred the lines between politics and faith, splintered congregations and embroiled legislatures across the country.
Huntersville ‘biggest losers’ showing no sign of letting up
Seven weeks down, three to go, and the 11 participants in The Biggest Loser-Huntersville have combined to lose nearly 192 pounds.
ABB pays for land; money may be used to pay for bridge
North Mecklenburg municipal officials have a few months to decide what to do with the latest return-on-investment generated by the Commerce Station industrial park off N.C. 115 in southern Huntersville.
Did PNG know it would destroy 13 years of research?
Mike Dorcas's work as a preeminent herpetologist has taken him around the world.
A Diamond in the rough
The Town of Cornelius wants to hear from its residents about how to best design its "gateway" for a redesigned Exit 28.
SPARK proposal short on statistics
With all the buzz currently about the SMART and SPARK movements, particularly the movement to split Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools into three separate school districts, we want to share some of our thoughts on this issue.
When two rights make a left When two rights make a left
New traffic pattern at N.C. 73-U.S. 21 starts March 7.
There are moments when concept becomes reality, when theory is put into practice, when years of scrupulous study and diligent design by planners and engineers meet their once seemingly unreachable end ...
Biggest Loser-Huntersville II: A sequel without the fanfare
Following the pattern of the reality show genre, the success of — and growing interest in — The Biggest Loser-Huntersville program has spawned a spinoff.
Want to lose big? Avoid the early shin splints
Physical therapist: They can be a problem when undertaking sudden activity.
In six weeks, the 11 participants in The Biggest Loser-Huntersville program — through strict adherence to a rigorous, supervised exercise regimen and careful attention to their diets — have lost a total of 175 pounds.
