Articles

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The sphinx moth
   October 17, 2013
Crystal Cockman
A moth that looks and acts like a hummingbird? It’s true. And if you are lucky, you may see one in the Carolinas. (Photo: John Flannery) Read more


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Mecklenburg attitudes reflect improving economy
   October 17, 2013
Chuck McShane
People in Mecklenburg County are feeling the effects of the economic recovery, according to results from the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute’s 2013 Annual Survey. Most people surveyed said their economic situation is getting better, more than at any time since 2010. (Photo: John Chesser) Read more


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After decades, Reid Park may get its park
   October 16, 2013

After nearly three decades of hoping for a new park, the Reid Park neighborhood in west Charlotte may be on its way to getting one designed, not by the county, but a student. (Image: Dylan McKnight) Read more


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Key decision on auto mall rezoning is deferred
   October 10, 2013
Mary Newsom
A key city advisory committee has put off its recommendation on a proposed rezoning for a large car lot near a planned light rail station in University City. The deferral postpones City Council action to December – and a newly elected council. (Photo: Martin Zimmerman) Read more


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Backyard bogs and wetland gardens
   October 10, 2013
Ruth Ann Grissom
After months of steady – and sometimes excessive – rain, we’ve recently seen a more typical pattern of precipitation. It’s been a banner year for plants that flourish in soggy conditions. (Photo: Ruth Ann Grissom) Read more


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Gastonia working to lure artists downtown
   October 8, 2013
Chuck McShane
An artists’ colony in downtown Gastonia? That may sound far-fetched to those who remember Gastonia's textile mill past. But the Community Foundation of Gaston County is working with the nonprofit Artspace to build a project in Gastonia by 2016. (Photo: Nancy Pierce) Read more


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Institute for Social Capital newsletter, October 2013
   October 4, 2013
Ashley Williams Clark
The Institute for Social Capital's mission is to provide social resources that advance university research and increase the community’s capacity for data-based planning and evaluation. Find out about the ISC's recent activities, new staff and learn about the organization and structure of the institute in this quarterly newsletter.(Photo Wade Bruton) Read more


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Recession in Charlotte, Sun Belt: more people, more poverty
   October 3, 2013

Population growth in Charlotte has always come with plenty of costs, but rising incomes and prosperity were part of the expected returns. Yet during the recent economic downturn, as population growth continued, economic growth sputtered. (Photo: Nancy Pierce) Read more


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Don’t sweat our native bees
   October 3, 2013
Ruth Ann Grissom
While European honey bees are vital to many crops, it’s native bees such as sweat bees, bumble bees and miner bees that get the job done for our wildflowers. They’re also better at pollinating native fruits and vegetables. (Photo: Sam Droege, CCby 2.0) Read more


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Do city grants go to areas most in need?
   October 2, 2013
Chuck McShane
A UNC Charlotte graduate student working with the Charlotte Action Research Project in some of the city's most disadvantaged neighborhoods noticed that few of the areas he was working in had won Neighborhood Matching Grants from the city. He decided to look into it. (Photo: Nancy Pierce) Read more