University City

'Nightmare' intersection to get facelift

Improvements are coming soon to a University City intersection that routinely pits drivers against University City Boulevard traffic and oncoming trains.

Curing Crohn’s – 13.1 miles at a time

Jordan Sorrells loves art. By day, the University City resident is an artist, sculptor, painter and teacher. And while art fuels him, Sorrells is driven to run another 13.1 miles closer to a cure.

Changes draw more people to UCity YMCA

Working out while enjoying your favorite show is now much easier at the University City branch of the YMCA.

A six-week renovation project that started in November and ended last month introduced a number of changes, cosmetic and substantial to members.

CMS teachers, staff again wait for budget decision

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board  is considering cutting almost 900 positions systemwide or trimming the middle school athletics at their budget workshop Wednesday, Feb. 17.

One year later, IKEA continues to prosper

This month, IKEA’s Charlotte store marked its first anniversary in business without any major fanfare – no special sales or hoopla.

It’s a far cry from last Feb. 18, when scores of customers camped out to await the grand opening of the 345,000-square-foot home furnishings complex.

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