by Aaron Burns The old saying, “Money can’t buy happiness” may have some merit. But not having enough money buys plenty of stress. Wells Fargo economist Michael Brown said a… Read more »

How do you think the Charlotte region should prepare for growth? The 14-county region is one of the fastest growing in the nation, with 2 million more people expected to… Read more »

by Glenn Proctor It’s February and hard to believe it’s already been a month since announcing those New Year’s resolutions. Having trouble sticking to them? If statistics about broken resolutions… Read more »

by Lauren Odomirok MOUNT HOLLY – Josh and Christen Sigmon have busy schedules as parents to Michael, 9, Liam, 3, Colin, 2, and McKinley, 1. So the last thing they… Read more »

by Aaron Burns MOUNT HOLLY – Duke Energy’s Riverbend steam station will meet its demise two years early. The coal-fired power plant was to be shut down in April 2015,… Read more »

Daimler Trucks may implement large layoffs to its workforce at manufacturing plants in North Carolina, South Carolina, Oregon and Mexico, the Charlotte Observer reported Jan. 30. The announcement on Jan…. Read more »

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Animal Care & Control released a reminder for pet owners that with the cold temperatures and winter weather predicted to move into our area, it’s imperative… Read more »

CHARLOTTE – Cook’s Memorial Presbyterian Church will hold a ZUMBAthon Jan. 5 to raise money for the Kajiado Children’s Home in Kenya. ZUMBA from 10 a.m.-noon at the church, 3413… Read more »

by Molly Reitter The restaurant is one part down home country kitchen with sea green linoleum floors and blue checkered tablecloths and one part kitschy seafood joint with huge lobster… Read more »

LOWESVILLE – New Covenant from Beckley, W.Va., will be perform Jan. 5 at Living Word Ministries of Lake Norman. The concert costs $10, which includes a meal. Dinner begins at… Read more »