Creating an Oasis in a Southern ‘Food Desert’

Creating an oasis in a Southern ‘food desert’
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Carowinds seeks 0K in incentives from Charlotte, Mecklenburg County
The theme park, which straddles the state line, is in Mecklenburg and York counties. The expansion won’t generate a large number of full-time jobs, however. The city said it estimates the expansion will create 15 new full-time jobs with an … charlotte north carolina – Bing News

McCrory opposed to Catawba casino proposal
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory said Friday that he has strong concerns about a Native American tribe’s plans to build a gambling casino on land along a busy interstate highway in that state. The South Carolina-based Catawba Indian … charlotte north carolina – Bing News