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• Freedom Drive and West Morehead Charlotte Landmark Allowed To Remain On Roof

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The famous VW Beetle sitting on top of an old garage at the corner of Freedom Drive and West Morehead will remain there when a new restaurant opens at that location.

  Published by WSOC-TV on November 24, 2009.

• Freedom Drive and West Morehead Street West Charlotte landmark likely to be saved

  At the meeting the city attorney told the council if they vote on a rezoning for the property, then the Bug will not have to come down from its location on the corner of Freedom Drive and West Morehead Street.

  Published by WBTV on November 24, 2009.

• Freedom Drive and Morehead Street Rezoning may save famous VW bug atop west Charlotte business

  Charlotte's city attorney said Monday night if the property at the corner of Freedom Drive and Morehead Street is rezoned, the well-known Beetle can stay.

  Published by WBTV on November 24, 2009.

• 5901 Nations Ford Rd. Baptists join together to feed thousands

  Nations Ford Community Church, 5901 Nations Ford Rd., 11 a.m. Tuesday.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 23, 2009.

• 100 block of Red Roof Drive Victims battle back in 2 robberies

  ...p.m., police say, two men tried to rob a man at gunpoint, in the 100 block of Red Roof Drive. The victim fought back, police say, and a gun was discharged during the scuffle. One...

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 23, 2009.

• 2900 block of Freedom Drive Victims battle back in 2 robberies

  ...2 a.m., at the ATM machine at the First Citizens Bank branch in the 2900 block of Freedom Drive. The victim said he was approached by three men. During the robbery, police say, one...

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 23, 2009.

• 2921 Royston Road Teenager accused of deadly stabbing

  Homicide detectives responded to 2921 Royston Road shortly after 5:00 pm. Police say Michaux and Johnson had gotten into a physical altercation before the stabbing.

  Published by WBTV on November 22, 2009.

• 2921 Royston Road Detectives investigating a stabbing on Royston Road

  Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit Detectives are investigating a stabbing at 2921 Royston Road which left one person dead.

  Published by crimeincharlotte.com on November 22, 2009.

• 3117 Freedom Drive Shoney's on Little Rock scores low again

  Taco Bell, 3117 Freedom Drive, Grade: 102

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 20, 2009.

• 2539 Little Rock Road Shoney's on Little Rock scores low again

  Shoney's, 2539 Little Rock Road, Grade: 86

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 20, 2009.

• Tuckaseegee Road and Camp Greene Street Driver injured after truck flips over in west Charlotte

  The accident occurred at Tuckaseegee Road and Camp Greene Street around 3:35 p.m.

  Published by WBTV on November 19, 2009.

• West Boulevard and Barringer Drive Missing woman's body is found

  Authorities parked their mobile command post at Revolution Park, and fire trucks used by the searchers could still be seen parked near West Boulevard and Barringer Drive. During a Tuesday news conference, fire officials brought out detailed maps they'd been using to organize the search.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 18, 2009.

• 2157 West Blvd FREE: Mad Science event at West Boulevard Library 11/18

  West Boulevard Library is at 2157 West Blvd. 704-336-6802

  Published by Charlotte On The Cheap on November 17, 2009.

• 1230 Alleghany St. Beatties Ford library undergoing changes

  Beginning in January, programs for children and adults will be offered about six miles away, at Freedom Regional Library, 1230 Alleghany St.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 15, 2009.

• 222 East Bland Street Free fall festival with Staying Ahead 11/5

  222 East Bland Street

  Published by Charlotte On The Cheap on November 13, 2009.

• 7805 Forest Point Boulevard Police search for Marriott hotel thief

  According to police, the incident began when the suspect entered the Marriott Townplace Suites at 7805 Forest Point Boulevard at about 2 pm and spoke with the desk clerk about getting a room.

  Published by WBTV on November 13, 2009.

• 7000 block of Wilkinson Boulevard DWI checkpoint nets several arrests

  ...driving without a license and two for open container violations. The checkpoint was in the 7000 block of Wilkinson Boulevard and ran from 11 p.m. Thursday to 3 a.m. today...

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 13, 2009.

• 600 block of West Boulevard Judge nixes S.C. 'I Believe' license tags

  It happened around 12:30 a.m. at an apartment in the 600 block of West Boulevard, according to police.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 11, 2009.

• 600 block of West Boulevard 2 shot in Charlotte home invasion

  It happened about 12:30 a.m. at an apartment in the 600 block of West Boulevard, according to police reports.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 10, 2009.

• Freedom Drive and Morehead Street Support Grows To Save VW Bug Sign

  Eyewitness News was the first to report last month about an effort to save the Volkswagen Bug that for decades has sat atop a building at the corner of Freedom Drive and Morehead Street.

  Published by WSOC-TV on November 10, 2009.

• Morehead Street and Freedom Dozens fighting to keep VW beetle on top of building

  The Volkswagen beetle at the top of the former auto repair shop at Morehead Street and Freedom has been there for more than 30 years and has become a landmark of sorts.

  Published by WBTV on November 10, 2009.

• 1770 Shopton Road Thin Blue Line 5K Race: In Memory of Charlotte's Finest

  Show your support to honor Officer’s Clark and Shelton’s legacy! The 5K takes place at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and Fire Training Academy, 1770 Shopton Road, Charlotte, NC. The race starts at 8:00 am.

  Published by crimeincharlotte.com on November 10, 2009.

• 1601 Toddville Road Toddville Rd. sidewalk meeting

  The Toddville Road project meeting is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Durham Memorial Baptist Church, 1601 Toddville Road.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 9, 2009.

• South Tryon and Steele Creek Community Open House at CMC-Steele Creek

  CMC-Steele Creek has been described as a ‘hospital without beds’. It is located at the intersection of South Tryon and Steele Creek (49 and 160).

  Published by The Steele Creek Blog on November 9, 2009.

• 13700 Kensal Green Drive 13700 Kensal Green Drive

  13700 Kensal Green Drive

  Published by Charlotte, North Carolina Real Estate News on November 9, 2009.

• 150 East Greenway in Davidson gets stimulus funds

  Lincoln County-based Ingle Builders Inc. will answer those and other questions during an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. today at the green-certified home it built at 3367 Quinlan Lane, in Quinlan Estates off N.C. 150 East in Lincolnton.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 8, 2009.

• 4800 South Tryon Street Inventor seminars Saturday

  The Saturday seminars are at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Charlotte, 4800 South Tryon Street. To register, go to www.inventright.com/charlotte.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 6, 2009.

• 9200 block of Shadowood Lane Man fires gun at probation officer Warren Turner, police say

  The shooting occurred along the 9200 block of Shadowood Lane in the Windsong neighborhood just before 5 p.m.

  Published by WBTV on November 6, 2009.

• 335 Freeland Avenue Shots Fired at Probation Officer/City Councilman

  A short time later, the Steele Creek Division officers spotted the vehicle in the Woodlawn Road area and gave pursuit. The pursuit ended when the suspect vehicle turned into the church parking lot of the Clanton Presbyterian Church located at 335 Freeland Avenue.

  Published by crimeincharlotte.com on November 6, 2009.

• 2745 Freedom Drive Homicide Detectives Investigating Homicide on Freedom Drive

  In reference to the homicide that occurred at 2745 Freedom Drive , CMPD Homicide Detectives are currently looking for the aforementioned vehicle, which is believed to be...

  Published by crimeincharlotte.com on November 4, 2009.