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The Good News Report

cltbwimob — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:14:59 +0000

There was a story in today's CBJ about the Lash Group adding employees in Charlotte. It is a healthcare consulting firm, and they plan to add 150 permanent positions and have already hired 350 temp workers. The article is for paid subscribers, so I can't read all of it, however, I think it is good news.

College Avenue Developments

zman9810 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:10:26 +0000

I remeber when that building was the club River City. It was a happening place and along with Doc Murdock's, which was in the building just up College where the interior decor place is now, caused a lot of friction with the historic district neighbors.

It's always exciting when someone strips the skins and add-ons off old buildings like that. Who knew that building had that curved facade like that? really cool to see.

Charlotte's Most Inspired

tozmervo — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:41:12 +0000

The McColl Center. This is one of those little gems in Charlotte that often flies under the radar. Especially on days when the artist studios are open, it's absolutely wonderful going in and talking about the work going on (for example, this guy). I don't know of any other place like it.

Decent place to live?

LindaInWindcrest — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:36:54 +0000

TimeforChange73, on 21 April 2009 - 07:10 AM, said:

I am a 36-year-old mom of 2 and I need to move my family. I know Austin is a big city and so maybe it has what we need??? I didn't go to college and I'm trying to raise my kids alone without much money. Everyone talks on here a lot about the really super-rich neighbors and suburbs....is there anywhere that's just decent enough????? I mean like not the most awesome part of town ever but okay enough that I don't have to worry about my children and where they can get a good education??? Sometimes I feel like the whole world is just rich mansions and then like housing projects!!! Isn't there someplace I can work hard and take care of my kids??

San Antonio (about 1 1/2 hours south of Austin) is a big city and much more affordable than Austin.

The Good News Report

aceboogie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:32:10 +0000

cltbwimob, on 19 November 2009 - 12:24 PM, said:

Bell Lines Inc, a trucking operation, is relocating to Kings Mountain and adding 400 jobs. Additionally 30 more jobs will also come to Kings Mountain when Qualtech opens.

http://www.wbtv.com/....asp?S=11537114

That is really great news for King's Mountain. That place could use the additional jobs. I'm happy to hear Gaston County making some progress.

dbull75, on 20 November 2009 - 09:29 AM, said:

Here's more info, well not much b/c everyone is still hush-hush, on Project Cardinal from Charlotte Biz Journals

Sounds like some kind of announcement is imminent. 650 jobs would be a nice plus in addition to the nearly $150 cap investment.

This is really awesome. I wonder if this announcement will help fuel the "Energy Hub" status that Charlotte is trying to attain. Also, doesn't Siemens deal alot with trains and rail? Just curious.

College Avenue Developments

Mith242 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:28:13 +0000

wmr, on 20 November 2009 - 03:10 PM, said:

Curry's is being remodeled into a skating rink called Starlight Skatium.

That's right. I remember hearing about a skating rink now. Guess I had forgotten about that. Thanks for the reminder.

Southend Living

Charlotte_native — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:18:10 +0000

ScottCLT, on 31 October 2009 - 02:08 PM, said:

but I think South End could use more dives and arsty bars...not really the upscale trendy nightclub type of neighborhood.

I don't think that is what the club is, or what it is trying to be. The crowd is really more of the same crowd as Common Market, the guys from Black Sheep and Niche. The Dj's often play rock music, and a lot of them live in Wilmore and Southend. It is really an interesting mix of people, but definitely not "upscale" or "trendy" (unless that is currently trendy). It really is kinda artsy.

They are having a really fun party tonight with n'hood Dj's

Charlotte's Most Inspired

The Escapists — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:12:56 +0000

Does anyone think there is a single place that is inspiring? A park? A museum? A school? A street? A statue? A historical place? Or do most people agree that the thing that is most inspiring about Charlotte is "the idea of Charlotte."

I like the answer about the trees. I hadn't considered that - and it's right - that's a very big thing that makes Charlotte seem more comfortable/livable than other cities. It's a good answer.

The Good News Report

JayGee — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:06:37 +0000

krazeeboi, on 20 November 2009 - 03:24 PM, said:

Can't believe they devoted so much space in the article as to whether the "cardinal" reference means anything in particular, when they really don't. The names are quite arbitrary. I mean it's the state bird, and how generic is that? LOL

I know, that was really dumb. They even called the other company. How lame.

Southend Living

dbull75 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:04:50 +0000

^Don't forget Icehouse which will be opening in the old Woods on South spot early 2010.