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Halloween hike and ghost stories in the Uwharries
   September 24, 2013
Crystal Cockman
The Uwharrie Mountains are home to numerous legends and ghost stories passed down through generations. An upcoming hike and storytelling event will take you into these mountains for an evening filled with legends and ghost tales. (Photo: Crystal Cockman) Read more


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How smart is your city, really?
   September 19, 2013
Mary Newsom
TORONTO – Maybe the game-changer is 3-D printing. Or maybe it’s “autonomous driving,” and we’ll never again have to parallel park. Maybe it’s “the Internet of everything.” In any case, it’s obvious big changes will be coming to cities worldwide. Commentary. (Photo: Niels Dejgaard) Read more


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Asphalt for cars or a place for people?
   September 18, 2013

One lucky parking spot in NoDa gets to become a park for eight hours on Friday. Volunteers who’ll transform a space on North Davidson Street will ensure that Charlotte once again joins an international list of cities observing PARK(ing) Day. (Image: Keihly Moore) Read more


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Ordinance could limit what you toss into trash
   September 16, 2013

Mecklenburg County is considering ordinance changes that could require residents to recycle plastics, aluminum cans, yard waste and paper. (Photo: Mary Newsom) Read more


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Charlotte-area residents invited to chart the region's future
   September 16, 2013

Corey Conner
Charlotte-area residents will have an additional opportunity to voice their opinion on the region’s growth. A fourth Mecklenburg County workshop will be held Oct. 24 at Freedom Park as part of the  “CONNECT Our Future” planning program. (Photo: Nancy Pierce) Read more


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Don’t derail transit areas with an auto mall
   September 13, 2013
Martin Zimmerman
A University City-area rezoning petition up for a public hearing Monday raises serious questions about whether the city can stand behind its plans for transit-friendly development along the proposed Blue Line Extension light rail line. (Photo: Martin Zimmerman) Read more


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For our future: Make Charlotte a welcoming city
   September 5, 2013

We are finally seeing the long-awaited economic recovery slowly build momentum in the Charlotte region. What can we do to better position our area for sustained economic growth and positive change? We must work to actively attract capital, entrepreneurs, and innovators from around the world. (Photo: Mary Newsom) Read more


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Yellow-fringed orchids
   September 5, 2013
Crystal Cockman
This wet summer has brought out a number of wildflowers we rarely see. Recently, I saw one of my favorites blooming en masse  – the yellow-fringed orchid. This beautiful wildflower blooms from late June to early September, so they were just past peak but I managed to get a few nice photos. (Photo: Crystal Cockman) Read more


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Sustainable home prepares for cross-country journey
   September 4, 2013

The solar-powered Urban Eden home took UNC Charlotte students two years to design and build, and now it's ready for a trip to California for the 2013 Solar Decathlon contest. The 800-square-foot home features a geopolymer façade made of recycled fly ash from coal-burning, a capillary system in its walls and a vertical garden. (Photo by Wade Bruton) Read more


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Charlotte’s old buildings to get new study
   September 4, 2013
Chuck McShane
With help from a federal grant, the City of Charlotte will for the first time in 30 years survey its historic buildings and neighborhoods to identify potential historic districts and landmarks. (Photo: Nancy Pierce) Read more