Good Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- My parents both died of Alzheimer's the same December morning, 19 days before Christmas, in the same room, side-by-side. Some people say that's romantic. Some people say it's religious. Some people say it's spiritual. I just say they were inextricably connected. Their wedding vows said, 'Til death do us part.' But even death didn't part them for very long. Nell and Stuart Watson were married for almost 63 years. Until the last six months of their lives when we moved them up to an ass

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Taking a peek inside one of Loaves and Fishes' perishable food refrigerators, Howard goes by the rule of six. Yogurts can last about six weeks past their 'best by date,' and eggs, surprisingly, can last up to six months past their dates. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, canned goods can potentially stay edible for up to five years, as long as the can itself remains in good condition. Canned meats and poultry stay at their best quality for two to five years. The same

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory kicked off his second campaign for governor Tuesday night, vowing to end the Democrats' scandal-ridden 'good old boy (and girl) network' and fix the state's 'broken economy.' Punctuating a long unofficial campaign, Republican McCrory's formal announcement came less than a week after Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue shook up the race by saying she won't seek a second term. McCrory's official launch came on the same day that Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx, McCror

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- People who build low income housing want to move into Charlotte's Elizabeth neighborhood. The proposed development would be right behind a school and next to a park, so neighbors want to make sure the apartments will be a good fit. Elizabeth is considered one of the Queen City's hidden jewels, and neighbors want to keep it that way. 'It's pretty much the closest I think you can be to a small town in Charlotte,' said Beth Haenni, the Vice President of the Elizabeth Community Association. '