March 26, 2021
The Charlotte Observer reports that Johnson C. Smith University has received funds from grants “to preserve records and histories from several former Black neighborhoods in Charlotte.” Urban renewal in Charlotte led to the destruction of several Black communities and the displacement of those who lived in these communities. JCSU will use its grants on a “virtual reality experience created with historical photos and 3-D models where viewers [can] experience long-gone neighborhoods.”
Read more about this project: ”JCSU virtual reality project bringing back Black neighborhoods urban renewal wiped out”
March 19, 2021
Dr. Tom Hanchett, prominent Charlotte historian, has created two new history walking tours of Dilworth: one focuses on the blocks around Latta Park and the other takes you through the South Boulevard/South End area. While many of the locations featured are designated historic landmarks, all properties included have played a part in the growth of Charlotte. Take advantage of the warmer spring weather and take a stroll with the tours below:
March 15, 2021
The historic Pineville Commercial Block has gained a new tenant with the recent opening of Margaux’s Wine, Pizza & Market. Located at 316 Main Street in Pineville, Margaux’s offers an opportunity to enjoy “old world wines, St-Louis-style pizza” and “a one-stop-shop market equipped with specialty oils and spices handpicked from around the world to a gift section that includes unique wrapping paper and gift bags” all in a historic setting.
Read more about this new venture: “Now open: Old world wines, St. Louis pizza and a market in a historic building”
This is your chance to serve your community – apply today for an appointment to an Advisory Board, Committee, or Commission!
View the 2021 Advisory Board Appointment Schedule
This notice lists positions for which the Board of County Commissioners will make nominations and appointments in 2021. Please take note of application deadlines and dates projected for nominations and appointments. Any additional positions will be added to this list as they arise. This schedule may be modified as necessary.
You will be notified if nominated and/or appointed. If you are not initially appointed to a board for which you have applied, your application will be resubmitted automatically until such time that you are appointed, or your application expires. Applications remain on file for one year.
Please visit our Advisory Boards web page to view more details about each board and commission and their meeting times and locations.
For questions or assistance, please contact Tangela White at 980-314-2920 or email clerk@mecknc.gov.
All applicants must be residents of Mecklenburg County.
There is a 65% attendance requirement for all advisory board members that must be adhered to in order to remain a member.
Applications are subject to the N.C. Public Records Law (NCGS 132-1) and may be released upon request.
