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Bismack Biyombo Agrees to $1.5M Buyout; Free to Join Bobcats
By Mr. Happening at December 19, 2011 | 10:55 am | 0 Comment
December 19, 2011 Forward Bismack Biyombo is set to join the Charlotte Bobcats after agreeing to pay a buyout clause to be released from his contract with his Spanish team, NBA.com reports. Biyombo initially sought to avoid paying the $1.5 million buyout fee, but his civil suit against Fuenlabrada was dismissed last week. Biyombo had two years remaining on his
Brotha Fred’s Charlotte Radio Run Ends; Ace & TJ Returns
By Mr. Happening at December 18, 2011 | 4:01 pm | 0 Comment
December 18, 2011 After more than 5 years on the Charlotte airwaves, Brotha Fred's morning radio show has ended on Channel 96.1, being replaced by the Ace & TJ show. Brotha Fred, real name Christopher Frederick, told fans on Facebook: “I am beyond appreciative for the opportunity to host this show in Chicago and thank Charlotte for over five years of
Charlotte Population Grows By 35 Percent Since 2005
By Mr. Happening at December 15, 2011 | 10:03 am | 0 Comment
December 15, 2011 The city of Charlotte’s population grew more than 35 percent since 2005. That increase pushed the Queen City to the 17th largest city in the nation with 731,424 residents estimated in 2010. Charlotte has more people than cities like Washington, D.C (24); Denver (26) and Las Vegas (30), according to the U.S. census. The gender breakdown of
Message From Michael Jordan
By Mr. Happening at December 13, 2011 | 9:34 am | 0 Comment
Message From Michael Jordan December 12, 2011 Dear Charlotte Bobcats Fans: Throughout my basketball career, I don't think there has ever been a time when I have been more excited to get a season started. This was a challenging offseason for our franchise and the NBA. There is simply no denying it. A work stoppage during the process of improving the NBA's business
CATS Receives Record of Decision for Blue Line Light Rail Extension
By Mr. Happening at December 12, 2011 | 8:25 pm | 0 Comment
December 12, 2011 The future of mass transit in the Charlotte region reached another milestone this month. The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) received its Record of Decision from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the LYNX Blue Line Extension light rail project. FTA has determined that the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Charlotte 49ers Advance to Men’s Soccer Finals
By Mr. Happening at December 9, 2011 | 11:13 pm | 0 Comment
December 9, 2011 Unseeded Charlotte 49ers beat second-seeded Creighton 4-1 in penalty kicks Friday night to advance to the NCAA men's soccer final for the first time. The 49ers (17-4-3) and Bluejays (21-3) failed to score in regulation and both of the 10-minute overtime sessions. But Charlotte converted each of its four penalty kicks, compared to one for
Charlotte Bobcats 2011-12 Schedule Released
By Mr. Happening at December 6, 2011 | 5:29 pm | 0 Comment
December 6, 2011 With the NBA lockout finally being resolved, the NBA has released this season's games schedule for all 30 teams, including the Charlotte Bobcats. The league's shortened 66-game slate means teams will not play all out-of-conference teams twice, so teams won't play in every NBA city. The schedule is available for viewing and download online. A
ACC Championship Game To Remain In Charlotte
By Mr. Happening at December 5, 2011 | 11:38 am | 0 Comment
Monday, December 5, 2011 Charlotte will continue as the host city for the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship football game for at least two more years. The 2012 and 2013 Dr Pepper ACC championship games will continue to be held at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium, commissioner John Swofford announced on Friday. The venue received a unanimous vote from the
Chiquita Chooses Charlotte For New Headquarters
By Mr. Happening at November 30, 2011 | 1:04 pm | 0 Comment
November 30, 2011 After months of consideration, Banana giant Chiquita Brands International has decided to move their headquarters from their current location in Cincinatti, OH to the city of Charlotte, NC. Chiquita confirmed Tuesday it will move its global headquarters to Charlotte after a North Carolina economic development panel approved an incentives deal worth
Charlotte Bobcats & NBA Get Back To Work
By Mr. Happening at November 26, 2011 | 4:46 pm | 0 Comment
November 26, 2011 After a lockout that lasted for 5 months, the Charlotte Bobcats and the rest of the NBA have reached an agreement to begin the NBA season in late December. Over the weekend, players and owners reached a tentative agreement on a new, 10-year labor agreement, with the regular season tipping off Christmas Day. Most teams, including the Bobcats, will
Charlotte-to-Mooresville Train Being Considered
By Mr. Happening at November 22, 2011 | 12:20 pm | 0 Comment
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 Various city and county leaders have been pushing for over a year to approve plans to extend Charlotte’s proposed Red Line commuter train into the city of Mooresville. Leaders said the Red Line will not only move people across the region, but also will serve as an economic engine for Lake Norman. “A great benefit of the rail lines
Duke Energy Merger Expected To Add More Charlotte Jobs
By Mr. Happening at November 19, 2011 | 5:16 pm | 0 Comment
Saturdy, November 19, 2011 While some positions will be eliminated company wide in Duke Energy Corp's $26 billion merger with Progress Energy Inc, Charlotte will end up gaining local jobs in the deal. According to Duke Chief Executive Jim Rogers, up to 2,000 positions could be loss as a result of the merger, but Charlotte should see an increase in jobs. “By the
Toll Lanes May Be Coming To Charlotte
By Mr. Happening at November 18, 2011 | 6:41 pm | 0 Comment
Friday, November 18, 2011 North Carolina is considering adding a toll lane as part of a project to widen I-485 in South Charlotte and Pineville. The N.C. Department of Transportation is likely to add a high-occupancy toll lane, or HOT lane, in both directions of I-485 between I-77 and U.S. 521/Johnston Road, Barry Moose, N.C. Division of Highways engineer said.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Returning to Charlotte Area
By Mr. Happening at November 17, 2011 | 7:19 pm | 0 Comment
Thursday, November 17, 2011 ABC-TV's Emmy-winning reality show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” will be returning to Charlotte as a local company has recently been selected as the builder for an upcoming episode to be filmed in December. The family receiving the makeover will not be announced until December 11. Ken Kindley, president of the Lincolnton Chamber of
Charlotte To Receive $50M For DNC Security
By Mr. Happening at November 15, 2011 | 6:42 pm | 0 Comment
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 A Congressional committee has approved the bill for the city of Charlotte to receive $50 million in federal security funds for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. The committee issued a report that sets aside $50 million for Charlotte, as well as $50 million for the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., for security
AT&T LTE Network Expands To Charlotte & 5 Other Cities
By Mr. Happening at November 14, 2011 | 8:55 pm | 0 Comment
Monday, November 14, 2011 AT&T has announced six new markets for its new high speed mobile 4G LTE network, including the city of Charlotte. Charlotte, Las Vegas, Oklahoma City, Kansas City, Indianapolis, and San Juan in Puerto Rico will all see the launch of LTE on November 20th, the wireless carrier said in a statement. AT&T is second only to Verizon in the U.S.
Charlotte Leaders Take Business Trip To China
By Mr. Happening at November 11, 2011 | 11:38 am | 0 Comment
Friday, November 11, 2011 Mayor Anthony Foxx and other Charlotte leaders are currently in China as part of an eleven-member delegation of city officials and local business people. The delegation will spend the 10-day trip meeting with business and political leaders in Beijing, Shanghai and Charlotte's sister city of Baoding. Two city employees are on the trip:
ACC Championship Game Sells Out
By Mr. Happening at November 10, 2011 | 9:59 am | 0 Comment
Thursday, November 10, 2011 The 2011 Atlantic Coast Conference football championship game, held on December 3rd and at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium, has sold out of general public tickets. The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Wednesday it has sold out of general public tickets, with the only tickets left being the 10,000 that will go to each of the
Wells Fargo Donates $100,000 to Charlotte Nonprofits
By Mr. Happening at November 8, 2011 | 2:08 pm | 0 Comment
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Wells Fargo donates $100,000 to Charlotte nonprofits Wells Fargo announced that it has given $100,000 to Charlotte nonprofits to mark the North Carolina conversion of Wachovia branches. Receiving money: The Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina: $34,000 The Greater Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross: $24,000
Lil Kim Opens New Hair Salon in Charlotte
By Mr. Happening at November 6, 2011 | 7:47 pm | 0 Comment
November 06, 2011 Hip Hop mogul Lil Kim & her business partner Katrise Jones have announced the launch of their latest Salon Se Swa location - Charlotte. Salon Se Swa's Charlotte location officially opened on October 31st, and is located at 1001 E. WT. Blvd Suite E. The 3600 square foot salon offers wash and sets, hair weaves, eyelash sew-ins, relaxers, wigs, and
Boston’s Northeastern University Opens Satellite Campus in Charlotte
By Mr. Happening at November 2, 2011 | 5:46 pm | 0 Comment
November 2, 2011 Advancing a model of higher education that moves “beyond the traditional boundaries of place,” Northeastern University President Joseph E. Aoun announced that the university will launch a system of regional campuses in selected American cities. The first regional campus opened its doors on October 31st in Charlotte, NC. The university is opening
Michael Jordan Leaves Presidents Cup Role
By Mr. Happening at November 2, 2011 | 11:17 am | 0 Comment
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 Michael Jordan's responsibilities as owner of the Charlotte Bobcats and work to resolve the current NBA lockout will keep him from being an assistant captain on the US Presidents Cup golf team. "After careful consideration, it is with regret that I have decided to cancel my trip to Australia later this month for The Presidents Cup,"
UNC Charlotte Names New Football Field
By Mr. Happening at November 1, 2011 | 3:57 pm | 0 Comment
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 The Charlotte 49ers football team, which will begin play in 2013 as an FCS independent, now has an official name for their field - McColl-Richardson Field, in honor of former Bank of America CEO Hugh McColl and Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson. Both men have provided financial support for the football program. In the press
Bank of America Cancels Plan for $5 Debit-Card Fee
By Mr. Happening at November 1, 2011 | 1:51 pm | 0 Comment
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 Bank of America, the country's second largest bank, has dropped plans to charge a $5 monthly fee for debit cards after a nationwide backlash from customers and lawmakers. “We have listened to our customers very closely over the last few weeks and recognize their concern with our proposed debit usage fee,” David Darnell, co-chief
Johnson C Smith University Gets $35M from Duke Endowment
By Mr. Happening at October 13, 2011 | 11:55 am | 0 Comment
Thursday, October 13, 2011 The Duke Endowment has donated $35 million to Johnson C. Smith University, the largest charitable grant in its history and one of the largest gifts on record to a historically black institution of higher learning. Officials say $25 million will be used to build a science center to support JCSU's Science, Technology, Engineering and
CMS Named Country’s Top Urban School District
By Mr. Happening at September 20, 2011 | 8:53 pm | 0 Comment
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Charlotte-Mecklenburg School (CMS) District has won the Broad Prize for Urban Education, an award the Eli and Edythe Broad (BRODE) Foundation gives annually to urban districts that show the most gains in student performance and closing minority achievement gaps. This prestigious prize in public education will provide $550,000 in college
Chiquita Considering Move of Corporate HQ to Charlotte
By Mr. Happening at September 14, 2011 | 10:06 am | 0 Comment
Chiquita Considering Move of Corporate HQ to Charlotte Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 Banana giant Chiquita Brands International Inc. is considering the city of Charlotte for a corporate headquarters relocation from Cincinnati, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Cincinnati Business Courier reports that the company is seeking about 150,000
Charlotte Job Fair Sept 6th
By Mr. Happening at August 31, 2011 | 1:20 pm | 0 Comment
Meet companies hiring in your home town. Charlotte Career Fair Tuesday, September 6, 2011 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Free Admission Over 500 Positions Available! Take this opportunity to meet face to face and stand out from the crowd! Career experts onsite will provide FREE Resume Reviews! Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel 2800 Coliseum Centre Dr, Charlotte,
Clean Energy Company Moving HQ to Huntersville, Adding New Jobs
By Mr. Happening at August 24, 2011 | 5:25 pm | 0 Comment
In an announcement made during Monday's Charlotte Chamber meeting, Lime Energy Co is moving its headquarters from Chicago to Huntersville this fall. The clean energy firm, which helps industrial building owners, utilities and other customers reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint, is expected to create as many as 75 jobs over the next two years. Lime
Northlake Apple Store Opening Aug 27th
By Mr. Happening at August 23, 2011 | 2:04 pm | 1 Comments
It's official. After months of rumors and speculation, it has been confirmed that the new Charlotte area Apple store is opening in Northlake Mall on Saturday, August 27th at 10am. If you've been to Northlake mall recently, you may have noticed the big black construction wall with the Apple logo on it on the second floor. That sign was one of the few formal notices
300+ Teachers Needed For Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
By Mr. Happening at August 10, 2011 | 4:32 pm | 0 Comment
300+ Teachers Needed For Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools August 10, 2011 According to the school district, CMS needs to hire 342 teachers to be able to staff all of the classrooms for the 2011-12 school year. The subjects most in need are math, science and special education. School officials say the late addition of teachers could mean that hundreds of students
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Unveils New Car
By Mr. Happening at August 10, 2011 | 12:22 pm | 0 Comment
August 10, 2011 Dale Earnhardt Jr unveiled a special gold paint scheme outside his bar Whisky River in Charlotte. The No. 88 Chevrolet that Earnhardt will drive in the Irwin Tools Night Race on August 27th will carry a decal to celebrate 50 years of racing at Bristol Motor Speedway. Please Like CH's New Facebook Page! New
Carolina Panthers Make Major Moves After Lockout Ends
By Mr. Happening at July 29, 2011 | 4:42 pm | 0 Comment
July 28, 2011 (Contributions from Charlotte Observer) The Carolina Panthers showed Wednesday they were true to their word, agreeing to new contracts with three core players while sending a shock wave through the franchise and across the NFL by deciding to release 41-year-old kicker John Kasay after 16 seasons. What was expected to be a busy day turned into one of
Charlotte Ranks As One Of Fastest Growing Cities
By Mr. Happening at July 29, 2011 | 10:44 am | 0 Comment
July 2011 (Courtesy of WCNC) New numbers released confirm what Charlotte natives already know: The city is growing quickly. A study by Rice University finds Charlotte is the 14th fastest growing city in the country. Over the past decade, the Queen City's population grew by almost 428,000 people. Just like Charlotte,
