Articles

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Remembering Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’
   October 2, 2012

Sept. 27 marked the 50th anniversary of the publication of Silent Spring, widely recognized as the beginning of the modern environmental movement. The golden anniversary is a good time to reflect, again, on its remarkable author. Read more


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Business leaders’ outlook still positive, still declining
   October 2, 2012

The fourth quarter 2012 Charlotte Business Confidence Index report, released Sept. 28, shows Mecklenburg County business leaders’ optimism about economic prospects declined compared to expectations for the third quarter. Read more


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Planning kicks off for Blue Line station areas
   October 1, 2012
Mary Newsom
Have thoughts about plans for development along the hoped-for next leg of Charlotte’s light rail line? Three public workshops are scheduled, starting this Thursday. Read more


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Welcome to the new Gaston County data portal
   September 27, 2012

On behalf of Gaston Together and our data indicator partners; the United Way of Gaston County, Gaston College and Gaston Family Health Services, we welcome you to the Gaston County indicators data page.  Read more


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A decline in crime creates a safer Gaston County
   September 27, 2012

Over the past decade, Gaston County has experienced a decline in the crime rate, helping to create a safer community for residents and visitors alike.  This is good news for a county that encompasses one of the largest populations in the Charlotte region. Read more


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How Charlotte area school districts scored on the SAT
   September 26, 2012

Keith Waters
These maps show a breakdown of the SAT scores for school districts in the Charlotte region. Read more


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How’s the water? Maybe not so fine
   September 25, 2012

Most water quality indicators in Mecklenburg County are “good,” but its streams are not as clean as they should be, says the county’s latest State of the Environment Report. Three of four water quality indicators are rated “good,” while “streams,” is rated only “fair.” Read more


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Fire towers: History with a view
   September 24, 2012
Ruth Ann Grissom
In the Western United States, fire season generally runs from April to September. This year has seen historic fires. The largest wildfire on record in New Mexico started in the Gila National Forest in May, eventually growing to nearly 300,000 acres. Read more


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It’s time for metro Charlotte to embrace a regional vision
   September 24, 2012

Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx argues the merits of political consolidation as the route forward to economic development and improved public services. Love the idea or hate it, some regional cooperation is needed. Read more


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Ozone pollution still troubles county
   September 19, 2012

Air quality continues to be Mecklenburg County’s biggest environmental problem, says the county’s latest State of the Environment Report. Ozone pollution is the particular weak spot, the report says, rating that indicator “poor” – the only such rating in the report. Read more