South Charlotte Weekly

03/02/2025

Baba & Pop's Handmade Perogi, Cabo Fish Taco, Eurest Dining, Ilios Crafted Greek, McDonald’s The Butlers Pantry had some of the highest scores in this latest batch of restaurant inspections

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Jan. 23 to 29:

02/02/2025

The wait is over -- Summer Camp registration is live. Secure your spot for camp today and get ready for an unforgettable summer: https://bit.ly/ymcacharlottecamps

31/01/2025

This expo is for people that "appreciate the weird and wonderful"

CHARLOTTE – Brace yourselves for the strangest and most exciting event of the year as The Oddities and Curiosities Expo returns to Charlotte Convention Center on Feb. 22 and 23.

31/01/2025

24/01/2025

Breakfast Club panelists will discuss the strategies that international businesses use to succeed in the SouthPark area

CHARLOTTE – South Charlotte Partners will explore the topic, "Growing Global Business in South Charlotte?," during its next Breakfast Club meeting.

23/01/2025

22/01/2025

Due to winter weather conditions in the forecast for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, all Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are closed. There will be no extracurricular activities or athletics. All scheduled testing will resume when we return to school.

An update will be provided on when classes will resume. Please stay safe.

20/01/2025

The story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s connection to Charlotte.

19/01/2025

18/01/2025

13/01/2025

Mecklenburg County commissioners hold a joint meeting with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education at 5 p.m. today.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education -

12/01/2025

Caribou Coffee, Metlife Cafe, Desarnos, McDonald's and Starbucks were among the cleanest places

Burtons Grill and Bar and Pizza Peel & Tap Room are part of South Charlotte Restaurant Inspections (Jan. 2-8)

12/01/2025

DEADLINE EXTENDED! You now have two more weeks to submit nominations for the 2025 Crowns of Enterprise Awards! 👑

The Crowns of Enterprise Awards recognize and honor small businesses in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region that demonstrate exemplary leadership and sound business strategies. The awards committee specifically recognizes firms that grow and strengthen the local economy and welcome/participate in diversity and inclusion efforts.

Through Jan. 24, 2025, members of the community can nominate an outstanding business or individual in each of the following categories:

🟣 Certified Minority Business Enterprise of the Year
🟣 Certified Woman Business Enterprise of the Year
🟣 Certified Small Business Enterprise of the Year
🟣 Prime Contractor of the Year
🟣 Diversity Advocate of the Year
🟣 Media Personality/Media Outlet of the Year

Submit your nominations at cltgov.me/COE.

10/01/2025

If you have a Friday/weekend routine that involves going out to certain businesses and nonprofits, you may want to call ahead or check on social media to see if they've adjusted schedules in anticipation of winter weather.

⚠️ 1 p.m. SATURDAY UPDATE: The Blue Line has resumed normal revenue service. As previously stated, the Gold Line will remain as a bus bridge through the end of Saturday revenue service. Bus bridge information can be found here: https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/News/Bus-Bridge-Stop-Locations

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NOON SATURDAY UPDATE: Blue Line service is set to resume early this afternoon. Gold Line service will remain as a bus bridge during revenue service Saturday. Updates to come.

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9:00 a.m. SATURDAY UPDATE: Blue Line and Gold Line service remains suspended as crews continue to work to remove ice from the catenary systems. Bus bridges remain in place. Anticipated resumption of rail service is now set for noon today.

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6:00 a.m. SATURDAY UPDATE: A bus bridge will be in place this morning to supplement Gold Line streetcar service. Bus bridge information can be found here: https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/News/Bus-Bridge-Stop-Locations

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5:00 a.m. SATURDAY UPDATE: Blue Line service opening is delayed due to ice accumulation across the system. A bus bridge has been requested to supplement service.

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11:00 p.m. FRIDAY UPDATE: Bus routes 26 and 27 are on detour due to road conditions. It is expected more routes could be added before Saturday morning service. Real time route information can be found using this link: https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Inclement-Weather

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7:30 p.m. FRIDAY UPDATE: Gold Line service has been suspended due to inclement weather conditions. A bus bridge has been implemented between Sunnyside and French Street Stations. Freezing rain and sleet continues across the CATS service area. Please consider avoiding travel unless necessary. Blue line and bus operations remain active, but expect delays due to road conditions.

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3:30 p.m. FRIDAY UPDATE: Light snow has started to fall across the CATS service area. We are reporting no delays related to weather. We ask passengers to please use caution throughout the evening while boarding and offloading bus and trains. Gold Line service is still scheduled to be suspended at 8 p.m. A bus bridge will be in place to supplement service.

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There' s ❄️sNOw❄️ time like the present to prepare for inclement weather. Here's what you need to know to stay safe and be in There's ❄️sNOw❄️ time like the present to prepare for inclement weather. Here's what you need to know to stay safe and be in know!

❄️ CATS will provide free rides to warming shelters in Mecklenburg County. Notify your operator which shelter you are going to along the route when you board.

❄️ Gold Line services will be suspended with a bus bridge in place, beginning at 8 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, January 10.

❄️ Blue Line and bus services will continue as scheduled with potential delays, depending on conditions.

❄️For all real-time service alerts, visit ridetransit.org or download the CATS-Pass app.

As conditions change, we'll continue to closely monitor the storm and share any service delays and detours as they arise to ensure your safety. Stay warm and informed, riders! 🌨️

09/01/2025

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools families, due to a winter storm predicted for North Carolina and Mecklenburg County, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will implement a full day of remote learning on Friday, January 10, 2025. Schools will be closed for teaching and learning.

The full day of remote learning will include asynchronous instruction only, which means students will have assignments that they will take home on Thursday, January 9 that they will need to complete independently and turn in on Monday, January 13. Students will not need to log on to their devices to meet with teachers or experience live instruction on Friday.

The school closure on Friday means there will be no ASEP, no after school programs or athletic events. Athletic events originally scheduled for Friday evening have been rescheduled for Thursday evening. Athletic events originally scheduled for Saturday, January 11 will be rescheduled for Monday, January 13.

Please stay safe during this winter weather event. We look forward to seeing students back in the classrooms on Monday, January 13, 2025.

06/01/2025

Students at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool on Providence Road West recently donated more than 75 items to benefit children at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital.
Students collected toys and books over the past several weeks to help brighten the days of children staying at the hospital.
Preschool officials said students learned the importance of giving back to their community and helping others, especially during the holiday season. (Photo courtesy of Chesterbrook Academy Preschool)

06/01/2025

Charlotte City Council digs into committee work today:
• Transportation, Planning & Development: Receives update on community area planning and UDO text amendments (10 a.m.)
• Jobs & Economic Development: Talks about ongoing initiatives like Corridors of Opportunity and office vacancies as well as strategic plans related to small business and workforce development. (noon)
• Housing, Safety & Community: Discuss ways to strengthen the housing code to ensure safe lodging and multi-family dwellings. (4 p.m.)
• City Council: Review committee work and get update on a quality of life approach to public safety. (6 p.m.)
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