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Investigators determine house fire was accidental
CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force determined a large house fire that happened March 19 in north Charlotte was accidental. Investigators say the fi re started outside, in… Read more
Races span Mountain Island region
Here are some foot and bike races happening this spring around the Mountain Island area. Heard of others? Email us at news@mimonitor.com. April 11: Color My Run HUNTERSVILLE – Get… Read more
Fans create a throwback ice cream parlor
CHARLOTTE – X-tra Ball is tucked away in the Bi-Lo shopping center with an immaculate storefront. It’s a throwback to the old-school ice cream parlor with contemporary twists. The 1980s… Read more
Principal wants to bridge academic gaps
By Sarah Obeid CHARLOTTE – Danielle Belton, an educational leader focused on improving academic success, is the new principal at Paw Creek Elementary School. “I am very excited to be… Read more
Duke Energy awards $249,850 to Gaston College
DALLAS – The Duke Energy Foundation awarded a $249,850 grant to Gaston College to buy welding equipment for the Pharr Trade and Industrial Center Building on the Dallas campus. Built… Read more
Chambers partner on entrepreneurial challenge
GASTONIA – The Gaston Regional and Montcross Area Chambers are partnering to host the second annual Launch Pad entrepreneurial challenge. The business plan competition is designed to encourage, reward and… Read more
Rep. Jeter pledges to reestablish lake commission
By Carrie C. Causey MOUNTAIN ISLAND – Consequences of the lake’s marine commission being dismantled earlier this summer have raised concern for residents. During an Aug. 27 town hall meeting… Read more
Jeter: Coal ash, teacher pay laws only the start
By Carrie C. Causey MOUNTAIN ISLAND – N.C. Rep. Charles Jeter said he is cognizant that the coal ash and teacher pay bills passed during the state’s legislative short session… Read more
Congressman spends downtime meeting constituents
By Kaitlin Newkirk MOUNT HOLLY – U.S. Congressman Patrick McHenry just finished six town hall meetings and wants to continue helping the community. “I am here, and I am available,”… Read more
EPA recognizes rebirth of ReVenture Park
CHARLOTTE – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized Forsite Development, developers of ReVenture Park, on Aug. 7 for its commitment to safely and sustainably reuse a property along the Catawba… Read more
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