Judge Belk submits letter of resignation

WBT-AM Charlotte - Fri Nov 06

Mecklenburg County Judge Bill Belk has resigned his judgeship. North Carolina's judicial standards commission had recommended Belk be removed from the bench for misconduct after he stayed on as a corporate board member with Sonic Automotive.

Deputies on collections unit say recession isn't over

WCNC-TV Charlotte - Fri Nov 06

Mecklenburg County deputies on the civil judgment unit have been able to see firsthand the devastating impact of the recession.

Being fed a load of crud

Niner Online - Fri Nov 06

Many students may not be aware that this is a critical time in which the future of the Universitya s food service is being determined.

Jeff's Bucket Shop cited for dirty ice bin

WCNC-TV Charlotte - Thu Nov 05

There's only one low score to report in this week's health inspections. The violations include an ice bin that needed to be cleaned and a reminder that sanitizer needs to be out at all times.

Looking for a new fridge? Shop tax-free in Charlotte this weekend

Rock Hill Herald - Thu Nov 05

North Carolina's inaugural Energy Star sales tax holiday snuck up on retailers last year.

Higher N.C. Sales Tax Means Larger Break For Holiday

Charlotte Channel 9 - Thu Nov 05

A higher sales tax means North Carolina consumers will get a larger break when they purchase energy-efficient appliances compared to a year ago.

Anthony Foxx Is Charlotte's New Mayor

Charlotte Channel 9 - Wed Nov 04

Democrat Anthony Foxx is the first new mayor in Charlotte in 14 years. More than 21 percent of registered voters in Mecklenburg County voted in Tuesday's election.

Health department taking appointments for H1N1 vaccine

WCNC-TV Charlotte - Wed Nov 04

Finally, the swine flu vaccine will be available in Mecklenburg County. But again, because the supply is so limited, there will not be enough for everyone who wants a dose.

Pro-LGBT majority for Charlotte council

Q-Notes - Wed Nov 04

Voters ushered in a new era of local governance and politics on Tuesday, electing an historic 8-3 Democratic majority on city council and the city's first Democratic mayor in nearly a quarter century.

Paxton turns back three challengers

Enquirer-Journal - Tue Nov 03

Lynda Paxton won four more years as Stallings mayor Tuesday, claiming 959, or 55.7 percent, of the votes.