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2920 Central Avenue
Of grease in drains and watching the creeks rise in Charlotte
This manhole at 2920 Central Avenue at the intersection of Arnold Drive overflowed Wednesday morning as the remnants of Hurricane Ida moved through Charlotte.
Published by underoak on November 11, 2009.
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2900 Central Avenue
Of grease in drains and watching the creeks rise in Charlotte
The bottom photo shows Briar Creek at 2900 Central Avenue on Wednesday morning about 10 a.m. I’ve seen it go higher without problems.
Published by underoak on November 11, 2009.
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3242 Commonwealth Ave Charlotte
A closer look at Charlotte election result numbers
3242 Commonwealth Ave Charlotte, NC 28205
Published by underoak on November 7, 2009.
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2029 Mecklenburg Ave Charlotte
A closer look at Charlotte election result numbers
2029 Mecklenburg Ave Charlotte, NC 28205
Published by underoak on November 7, 2009.
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3301 Country Club Dr.
A closer look at Charlotte election result numbers
3301 Country Club Dr. Charlotte, NC 28205
Published by underoak on November 7, 2009.
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3508 Draper Ave.
A closer look at Charlotte election result numbers
3508 Draper Ave.
Published by underoak on November 7, 2009.
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3508 Draper Ave.
Where to get live Charlotte mayor and city council election results for 2009
Precinct 29 at Merry Oaks Elementary School, 3508 Draper Ave., broke into the triple digits of voters by noon, which actually seems to be decent turnout for a small neighborhood in a year with no presidential election.
Published by underoak on November 3, 2009.
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2010 The Plaza
Elizabeth's pumpkin wall lighting is Wednesday
In Plaza Midwood, the Van Landingham Estate at 2010 The Plaza is hosting its first ever Haunted Estate Party, with spooky music, dancing, candy, cookies and punch, and heavier foods for sale, including a cash bar for the grownups.
Published by underoak on October 27, 2009.
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1900 Park Drive
Elizabeth's pumpkin wall lighting is Wednesday
Other nearby Halloween festivities: Elizabeth’s Trunk or Treat and potluck dinner at Upper Independence Park on Oct. 31, near the rose garden near 1900 Park Drive, just off Seventh Street. The event focuses on NON-sweet treats and decorated trunks.
Published by underoak on October 27, 2009.
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525 Clement Ave.
Elizabeth's pumpkin wall lighting is Wednesday
The wall is at 525 Clement Ave.
Published by underoak on October 27, 2009.
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1950 Arnold Drive
Setting free the trees in Merry Oaks
Entrance to the greenway from the Merry Oaks neighborhood is near 1950 Arnold Drive.
Published by underoak on October 24, 2009.
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2831 N. Sharon Amity Rd.
Charlotte candidates' forum for Eastside
A candidates' forum for mayor and city council candidates is tonight, Oct. 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Amity Presbyterian Church, 2831 N. Sharon Amity Rd.
Published by underoak on October 13, 2009.
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618 North College St.
Charlotte candidates' forum for Eastside
Early voting begins Thursday at the Hal Marshall Annex, 618 North College St., in downtown Charlotte. For details, visit the Mecklenburg Board of Elections.
Published by underoak on October 13, 2009.
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3508 Draper Ave.
Charlotte primary election voting results
Precinct 29, at Merry Oaks Elementary School at 3508 Draper Ave., totaled just over 5 percent in turnout.
Published by underoak on September 16, 2009.
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1729 Griers Grove Rd.
Charlotte primary election voting results
Precinct 16, at East Stonewall Ame Zion Church at 1729 Griers Grove Rd. in northwest Charlotte, also had more than 10 percent turnout.
Published by underoak on September 16, 2009.
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2029 Mecklenburg Avenue
Charlotte primary election voting results
...of more than 10 percent in two precincts near Merry Oaks: Midwood Baptist Church at 2029 Mecklenburg Avenue in Plaza Midwood (Precinct 15) and Shamrock Gardens Elementary School at Shamrock Gardens Elementary School...
Published by underoak on September 16, 2009.
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2010 The Plaza
East Charlotte's Taste of the World
The event is a guided tour by bus to sample international dishes at three East Charlotte restaurants, with an opening reception starting at 5:15 p.m. at SMS Catering at 1764 Norland Rd., plus dessert and coffee at the Van Landingham Estate at 2010 The Plaza.
Published by underoak on September 12, 2009.
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1764 Norland Rd.
East Charlotte's Taste of the World
The event is a guided tour by bus to sample international dishes at three East Charlotte restaurants, with an opening reception starting at 5:15 p.m. at SMS Catering at 1764 Norland Rd., plus dessert and coffee at the Van Landingham Estate at 2010 The Plaza.
Published by underoak on September 12, 2009.
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700 N. Tryon Street
Vote in the Charlotte primary
You can vote early at the Hal Marshall Center at 700 N. Tryon Street from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday or Friday, or on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Election Day hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Published by underoak on September 9, 2009.
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3042 Eastway Drive
Whither the big box on Eastway?
The registered property owner of 3042 Eastway Drive is Eastway I Holdings, according to county property records. (It’s possible those records indicate it’s Eastway 1 Holdings, with a numeral “one.”) The property was sold in January 2007 to the owner for $11 million.
Published by underoak on August 27, 2009.
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618 N. College St.
Vote early and often (well, maybe not often)
...register and vote at the same time, is available at the Hal Marshall Annex at 618 N. College St. Dates and times: Aug. 27 to Sept. 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p...
Published by underoak on August 20, 2009.
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516 E. 15th St.
Ghost Busters car visits The Penguin
And, of course, the Area Fifteen art car was parked outside of Area Fifteen at 516 E. 15th St. at Davidson Street for Charlotte's first ever Barcamp back on Jan. 24.
Published by underoak on August 19, 2009.
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1511 Central Ave.
Ghost Busters car visits The Penguin
An Escher pickup truck showed up in September 2008 outside of Nova's Bakery at 1511 Central Ave. It didn't have an N.C. tag, and a bumper sticker touting Black Rock High School suggested the car had recently been to Black Rock City, home of the Burning Man festival. I haven't seen it lately.
Published by underoak on August 19, 2009.
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1921 Commonwealth Ave.
Ghost Busters car visits The Penguin
A car that resembled the Ghost Busters vehicle from the 1984 movie showed up at The Penguin restaurant at 1921 Commonwealth Ave. on a recent Saturday evening.
Published by underoak on August 19, 2009.
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6709 Pence Road
City council candidates' forum
Charlotte East Community Partners is holding a candidates’ forum for city council candidates from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hickory Grove Recreation Center Gymnasium, 6709 Pence Road in Charlotte.
Published by underoak on July 27, 2009.
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300 Hawthorne Lane
Feeding the hungry
St. John’s Baptist Church at 300 Hawthorne Lane in Elizabeth held a farmers’ market on July 19 to raise money for the hungry.
Published by underoak on July 26, 2009.
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4426 Independence Blvd.
Best of Merry Oaks, restaurant edition
Las Margaritas Mexican restaurant, 4426 Independence Blvd. (near Sharon Amity): BEST churros, super cheap. You get a plate of six yummy, warm, cinnamon-sugar dusted churros for under $2.
Published by underoak on June 29, 2009.
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4405 Central Ave.
Best of Merry Oaks, restaurant edition
Las Delicias bakery, 4405 Central Ave.: Great tamales (chicken, pork, or cheese) and you can get them wrapped in banana leaves or corn husks. Authentic, delicious and cheap. In the back, so you have to ask for them.
Published by underoak on June 29, 2009.
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4429 Central Ave.
Best of Merry Oaks, restaurant edition
Landmark Restaurant Diner, 4429 Central Ave.: Best French toast. (Also mentioned recently by Charlotte Observer columnist Tommy Tomlinson for 2 a.m. omelettes.)
Published by underoak on June 29, 2009.
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Seventh and Pecan
Best of Merry Oaks, restaurant edition
Sub Station II, 1941 E. Seventh St.: (corner of Seventh and Pecan) Best tuna salad.
Published by underoak on June 29, 2009.
