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Friends, family, and loyal customers gathered Friday night to celebrate the one year anniversary of Charlotte’s Not Just Coffee. Originally located at Area Fifteen near NoDa, Not Just Coffee relocated Uptown when the Seventh Street Market opened in November. Opening Not Just Coffee was originally a part time endeavor for James Yoder, who continued working [...]

This week we talk about: Local craft beer: In the last few years, Charlotte has seen growth in the craft beer world — in the places that sell it, the local breweries that make it and people who consume it. Does this mean that Charlotte is on its way to becoming a beer town? Bobcats [...]

On the newest episode of the State of Mecklenburg, we discuss the recent Governor’s race shakeup in depth, the 2012 Primary at large, including Romney’s lead over Gingrich, the NC General Assembly, and the recent defunding of Planned Parenthood by the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Larry is joined this week by special guests: Joel D. [...]

This show is not a substitute for medical advice, and is for information purposes only. CLT Blog and A Healthier Charlotte assume no responsibility for accuracy, as it is subject to change without notice. Review all information with your physician, and never disregard medical advice because of something you saw on this show! This week [...]

Thanks to Grant Baldwin, who was on-site for much of the day photographing the police and Occupiers, and provided us with the above photos. The police handled the removal of the Occupy’s encampment with tact, reading the newly passed ordinance to the campers the evening before, and giving the group multiple warnings of the impending [...]

Our premiere episode on television! Tune in Mondays at 6:30 and 11:00 PM on WTVI. This week we talk about: Uptown camping ordinances vs Occupy: The City Council recently voted on a proposed ordinance that limits camping overnight on city property — which was meant to impact the Occupy Charlotte protesters during the DNC. Will [...]

Billy Joe Shaver, 59, spent seven years on the streets of Charlotte, living in makeshift camps, most notably his “semi-permanent” home, a dwelling he constructed out of warehouse pallets and lived in for four years.  Shaver managed his basic needs to the best of his ability, despite bouts with mental illness and difficulty managing his [...]

North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue (D) is set to announce today that she will not seek reelection in 2012, according to two sources familiar with her plans. Perdue, who turned 65 earlier this month, was set for a rematch of her 2008 race with former Charlotte mayor Pat McCrory (R), but she has been plagued [...]

Our last beta episode before we go live into weekly production on TV and the web! On this week’s episode we talk about: Nightlife ordinance: The City Council continues to float the idea of imposing a stricter noise ordinance on nightlife venues in Charlotte. The latest idea could force some bars and clubs to stop [...]

On the newest episode of the State of Mecklenburg, we run the gamut from Pat McCrory vs. Governor Purdue, to the Republican presidential playing field in light of the South Carolina primary. Larry is joined this week by special guests: Warren Cooksey, @wcooksey Charlotte City Council District 7 Dr. Michael Bitzer, @catawbapolitics Associate Professor of [...]

This show is not a substitute for medical advice, and is for information purposes only. CLT Blog and A Healthier Charlotte assume no responsibility for accuracy, as it is subject to change without notice. Review all information with your physician, and never disregard medical advice because of something you saw on this show! This week [...]

From Jim Van Fleet’s Charlotte Startup Community newsletter: Based out of Rock Hill, Rajeev Kulkarni’s 3D Systems has created what they are marketing as the first consumer 3D printer and launched it at CES this year. They made a big splash, and have been nominated for a People’s Voice award by c|net. The deadline is [...]