Author Archives: CarolinaWeekly
Girl Scout earns Gold Award through garden project at Rock Rest Elementary
MONROE – When Vickie Belcher set out to earn her Gold Award, the 17-year-old Weddington High School senior didn’t know much about gardening. But after a few months of preparation… Read more
Sun Valley girls soccer team hopes to put finishing touches on memorable season
Steve Hancock isn’t quite sure how much credence he wants to give state rankings. But it’s an opinion the Sun Valley girls soccer coach is being forced to shape since… Read more
Local girl’s story drives federal child abuse bill
INDIAN TRAIL – One local 4-year-old girl is changing the nation. Over the past year, Kilah Davenport’s story – one of hope in the midst of tragedy – has touched… Read more
Local woman works to get towns involved in fundraiser for young children
STALLINGS – A local educator is working with leaders in Stallings to organize a fundraiser for two children in need. Darlene Flynt, a teacher at South Piedmont Community College, is… Read more
Marvin leaders push forward on budget
MARVIN – Although budget discussions in Marvin just began, town leaders know one thing for sure – taxes will not increase for residents for the 11th straight year. Council members… Read more
Community unites to raise money for 4-year-old’s transplant
WAXHAW – An entire community is rallying together to fight for one local 4-year-old boy. When he was just three weeks old, Anthony LaPenna of Waxhaw was diagnosed with chronic… Read more
Piedmont’s Von Egidy closes career as one of county’s all-time greats
Piedmont wrestling coach Todd Stokes said he wished others could see the Parker Von Egidy that he knew – not the Von Egidy on the mat but the version of… Read more
Bringing a funky flavor to your party
WAXHAW – When it comes to FunkyTown Parties, owners Erin Zitelli-Davis and Jennifer Mosblech just want to have fun. That’s what makes their partnership so great, they say. Not only… Read more
Bypass resolution gains steam despite protests
HEMBY BRIDGE – A group working to kill to the proposed Monroe Bypass hopes to enlighten area residents next week about what they see as the project’s shortcomings, while area… Read more
Final chances to debate land-use plan
WEDDINGTON – Leaders in Weddington want to give residents another chance to voice any concerns over the town’s newly revised land-use plan prior to voting on the plan next week…. Read more
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