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Dutchmans Furniture Opens at Merinos Complex in Mooresville

Charlotte-area fans of creative, eclectic furniture don’t have to drive hours away to find one-of-a-kind pieces they’ll love. Dutchmans, known for its colorful furniture and custom designs, has opened a 18,000-square-foot showroom in the Merinos complex at 500 S. Main Street in Mooresville. This is the third Dutchmans store, joining locations in Highlands, North Carolina and St. Simons, Georgia. Reflecting the tastes of its owner, furniture designer Stephanie Nieuwendijk, Dutchmans features furniture, accessories and lighting for casual living, with a focus on flair and originality. “Our goal is for people to get real enjoyment from their furniture and to create

Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Offers Holiday Heroes Scholarship Program for Students

High school and college students who will be home for the holidays will have a chance to win a “Holiday Heroes Scholarship” from the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC). To qualify for a “Holiday Heroes Scholarship,” students must: choose a blood drive location in their community; select a date between Nov. 18-25 or between Dec. 22-Jan. 6, 2013; recruit friends, family and neighbors to donate blood; and collect a minimum of 25 units. CBCC will award a $1,000 scholarship to the student who collects the most units. “Our regional blood supply tends to run low during the holiday

Davidson will Celebrate 50 years of Integration at Homecoming Oct. 5-6

Davidson College invites public to events commemorating 50 years of integration at the college which will be held during Homecoming Weekend, October 5 and 6. The occasion will include reflections on the beginnings of racial integration, diversity on campus today, and a look toward the future. Davidson’s Board of Trustees opened the doors first to African students. Dr. Benoit Nzengu, a surgeon living near Paris, enrolled in the fall of 1962, and Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja, who teaches at UNC-Chapel Hill, enrolled in the fall of 1963. Both men will attend the commemoration, and Dr. Nzengu will offer one of Friday evening’s

The Birth of Coffee Pours Out Origins of Global Coffee Culture – at Discovery Place

For 500 million coffee drinkers worldwide, the rich aroma of a daily cup of coffee is an expected and habitual part of their everyday routine. But before coffee beans can be imported, ground and brewed, they are cared for and cultivated by an estimated 25 million people across the planet whose often arduous daily work ensures the steady drip of one of the world’s most popular beverages. The Birth of Coffee, an exhibition of words and photographic images opening October 2 at Discovery Place and sponsored by S&D Coffee and Tea, focuses on the people across the world who grow

Dean & Deluca Charlotte Reopens Following Complete Renovation

DEAN & DELUCA Charlotte, the beloved retailer renowned for its curated selection of artisanally made gourmet food, has reopened following a complete renovation, including the retailer’s first in-store restaurant, the Wine Room, in Phillips Place near SouthPark. All renovations throughout the store were led by Charlotte-based architecture firm Studio Fusion. The expanded market has been updated with a stunning and spacious open floor plan, expanded retail space and additional café seating. Formerly located across the street, the new Wine Room set inside the market is home to a full-service restaurant serving a tapas-style menu from Executive Chef Andres Moncayo. The

Local Crusade Warns Families About Fall Prevention

The first day of fall kicks off a Fall Prevention Crusade to warn local families to safety proof their homes to prevent seniors from falling. Falls are the #1 cause of injuries, hospital visits, and deaths among those 65 and older. That’s why Senior Helpers, one of the largest in-home senior care companies with an office in our area, warns families to safety proof their homes with a “Fall Prevention Checklist.” “Falls have become a nationwide problem and despite what people may think about the older population…falls are not inevitable. In fact, they’re largely preventable,” says Peter Ross, CEO and

Designer Trina Turk to visit The Mint Museum October 15

Trina Turk, fashion, textile, and accessories designer, will share her passion for mid-century modern at the Fall Enrichment Forum: Passion for Fashion hosted by the Mint Museum Auxiliary. The fundraiser features Turk’s talk, entitled “Mid-Century Modern Musings,” as well as a fashion show and reception in Mint Museum Uptown’s Robert Haywood Morrison Atrium. WHEN: Monday, October 15 at 7 p.m. WHERE: Mint Museum Uptown at Levine Center for the Arts 500 South Tryon Street, Charlotte WHO: Mint Museum Auxiliary Sponsored by The Private Bank at Wells Fargo and Sloan Boutique Trina Turk is both inspired by and represents the California

SAT scores decline in CMS, state and nation

Average scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), one of the measures used to determine college readiness, declined in the nation as well as in North Carolina and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in 2012 – the third consecutive year of declines across the board. Participation – the percentage of students who took the test, which is not required by high schools – increased in the U.S. and North Carolina but declined in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Despite the decline, North Carolina and CMS continue to have a markedly higher percentage of students take the test than in the nation overall. The SAT measures students’

Mayor Foxx to Chair New U.S. Conference of Mayors Advanced Manufacturing Task Force

At the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Fall Leadership Meeting in Dallas on Sunday, Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx was named Chairman of the Conference’s newly created Advanced Manufacturing Task Force. With more and more American manufacturing jobs moving to metropolitan areas, Foxx will direct the task force to help mayors around the country grow their cities’ manufacturing sectors and create high-paying jobs for their citizens. Foxx previously served as Co-Chair of the Conference’s Small Business and Franchising Task Force. “We welcome Mayor Foxx as Chair of the Mayors Task Force on Advanced Manufacturing,” said Philadelphia Mayor and USCM President Michael

Three local venues to offer free admission September 29

On Saturday September 29, Carolina Raptor Center, Carolinas Aviation Museum, and The Mint Museum will all open their doors free of charge along with over 1,400 other participating venues for the eighth annual Museum Day Live! This immensely successful program, in which the museums will emulate the free admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, D.C.-based facilities, encourages learning and the spread of knowledge nationwide. Inclusive by design, Museum Day Live! fulfills Smithsonian Media’s mission to make cultural education accessible to everyone. For one day only, the museums will grant free access to visitors who download a Museum Day Live!