Month: November 2018

9 Tips to Make Your Holiday Lit

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November 30, 2018 7:36 pm

The holidays are special to everyone for their own reasons, but one thing we all share is the excitement that comes from getting our homes in the holiday spirit.

If you’re like us, you’re probably starting to dust off last year’s holiday boxes and are pulling out your lights, garland, and other seasonal decor. You may also be on the search for the perfect Christmas tree! But before you get to work, familiarize yourself with the following tips (courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association) so that your home lights up for all the right reasons this season and not the wrong ones (yes, we’re taking about ?).

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Around Town

Take a Step Back in Time on the Trail of History

Leo Caplanides

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November 20, 2018 4:06 pm

If you have biked, jogged or walked the urban section of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, you most likely have seen some statues of figures that are just as magnificent as the greenway itself.

These statues, which are part of a long-term project known as the “Trail of History,” help to recapture and preserve Mecklenburg’s past. A nonprofit organization (also referred to as the Trail of History) helps to raise funds, engage artists and construct the statues. Along with the help of other organizations such as the May 20th Society and ongoing support from Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, the Trail of History has completed six sculptures along the greenway.

So, who are these figures you ask? You have come to the right place.

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Health and Human Services

4 Food Safety Tips to Keep You From Getting Burned This Holiday

Tanisha Anderson

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November 14, 2018 5:27 pm

The holidays are coming and that means it’s time to indulge (or in some cases, overindulge – and I am speaking for myself here) in your favorite foods. The holidays are the only time of year when you can freely enjoy carbs and multiple servings of dessert without judgment or concern, because you know the extra pounds will magically disappear in January when you begin your new rigorous exercise routine – just like you promised in your New Year’s resolutions.

But before you begin creating those award-winning holiday dishes, remember to consider food safety, to keep your feast from turning into a flop ending in the nearest emergency room.

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