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The I-77 Toll Lane Fight Is Back, and Mecklenburg County's Vote Is Part of It

The I-77 toll lanes the regional board killed in May are up for a revival vote on September 23, under a state budget with a $64 million penalty attached. Mecklenburg County is one of the governments deciding. Here is the short version for south Charlotte.

Nell Thomas·Jul 16, 2026

An illustration shows an I-77 South toll lanes highway sign and a construction barricade reading "Deadline: 90 days, $64 million to be repaid" beside text about a September 23 vote.

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Publishers' Note: Happy Independence Day!

A Fourth of July note from publishers Ashley and Nathan Grimm, marking Independence Day and the start of America's 250th-birthday year in the Ballantyne Country Club community.

Ashley Grimm·Jul 6, 2026

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The Latest All Around the Club: Fun Spring Events at BCC

A photo recap of a full spring at Ballantyne Country Club: the Mother's Day Brunch, the Peter Pan Brunch and Masters at Ballantyne.

Nell Thomas·Jul 5, 2026

Red, white and blue 4th of July sugar cookie bars

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Resident Recipe: 4th of July Sugar Cookie Bars

A patriotic Resident Recipe for the Fourth: red, white and blue sugar cookie bars topped with strawberries and blueberries. Makes 24 slices, courtesy of Your…

Nell Thomas·Jul 4, 2026

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Making a Difference: NothingPink

After a Stage II breast cancer diagnosis at 31 traced to a BRCA2 mutation, Kelly Kashmer founded NothingPink. The Charlotte-area nonprofit supports families…

Nell Thomas·Jul 3, 2026