1+ hour, 35+ min ago  (435+ words) The FY27 budget includes a bifurcated model for the county's tax structure, with the total tax rate remaining at 43. 42. The tax rates for each fund are as follows: " General fund: 11. 24 " Debt fund: 1. 06 " Education operating fund: 26. 78 " Economic development: 0. 45 "After a year of…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (372+ words) For music fans of a certain age, their first taste of synth-pop came by way of Human League, thanks to the 1981 multi-platinum chart-topping single "Don't You Want Me," which also became a heavy-rotation favorite during the early days of MTV....

5+ day, 11+ hour ago  (426+ words) Keith Moseley's introduction to the jam band phenomenon was promoter Bill Graham's 1991 Mid-Summer Music Festival, which featured the Allman Brothers, Hot Tuna and Widespread Panic, in Telluride, Colorado. The group is currently out performing fan favorites, deep cuts and songs…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (127+ words) Charlotte Media Group CHARLOTTE " Bob's Discount Furniture celebrated the opening of its South Charlotte store June 12 with a ribbon cutting and two check presentations. Brand leaders presented $2, 500 checks to Roof Above, a nonprofit that works to end homelessness, and Pineville…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (228+ words) MONROE " Union County Emergency Communications Department Director Vicki Callicutt will retire effective July 31, following almost nine years of service to Union County." "Vicki has provided steady leadership and unwavering dedication to public safety throughout her time with Union County," Deputy…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (228+ words) MONROE " Union County Emergency Communications Department Director Vicki Callicutt will retire effective July 31, following almost nine years of service to Union County." "Vicki has provided steady leadership and unwavering dedication to public safety throughout her time with Union County," Deputy…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (287+ words) CHARLOTTE " The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education approved two new policies on June 9: Policy B-OLCA Office of Legal, Compliance and Advocacy and Policy S-SFRS Student Free Speech." The district said both policies strengthen compliance with current law and provide guidance within…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (134+ words) Anna Elisabeth Dowdy was known for her green thumb, which makes this an especially fitting way to remember her. MONROE "The City of Monroe planted a tree June 9 at Gateway Park in memory of Anna Elisabeth Dowdy. The cherry blossom…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (508+ words) MATTHEWS "Town commissioners held a public hearing June 8 to consider allowing racket sports as a use by- right in light industrial areas. Monroe Rd Holdings has applied for the text amendment. The LLC is requesting three specific uses to light…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1134+ words) Primus has long been known for creativity in the live environment, doing shows that paid tribute to the many influences that have filtered into the hard-to-define sound of the band led by bassist/vocalist Les Claypool. Now Claypool is giving…...