STEELE CREEK NEWS IN LOCAL MEDIA

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School's curriculum gives glimpses of careers (9/14/08) By Anita Grey
   At Olympic High, some students focus on biotechnology, health, public administration
Renaissance principal helps school succeed (9/7/08) By Anita Grey
   One of five schools at Olympic Community of Schools
High school embraces the global perspective (8/31/08) By Anita Grey
   One of five schools at Olympic Community of Schools
Southwest Middle's staff goes the extra mile (8/2/08) By Anita Grey
   School continues during month long summer session
Steele Creek men's choir sings for the joy of song (7/13/08) By Anita Grey
   The Disciples from Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church
Teacher has a blast at space camp (7/13/08) By Vanessa Willis
   Heather Rath Brown will wow students at Lake Wylie Elementary School
Time is now to sign up for fall sports (7/6/08) By Melinda Johnston
   Baseball, soccer, football, softball, and cheerleading at Steele Creek Athletic Association
Kids can check out plenty of fun at the library (7/6/08) By Anita Grey
   Summer programs at Steele Creek Library
Olympic High students win internships (6/29/08) By Melinda Johnston
   Competition raises money for Habitat for Humanity
Caregiver hopes to form stroke support group (6/1/08) By Melinda Johnston
   Steele Creek resident seeks others who are dealing with strokes
Olympic students shine at national event (5/29/08) By Melinda Johnston
   2 teams tie for 3rd in Chinese Bridge contest in Maryland
Students build habitat house (5/22/08) By Melinda Johnston
   House built on Olympic campus and moved to residential neighborhood
Passers-by knew him by wave of his hand (3/6/08) By Gerry Hostetler
   Jackie Deshields spent mornings, afternoons along Shopton Road
Airport requests rezoning of tract (5/18/08) By Melinda Johnston
   Change to I-2 requested for land acquired for future airport expansion
Milking, churning part of farm life (5/18/08) By Richard Capps
   Growing up on a farm in Steele Creek
No garden space? Plot this course (5/8/08) By Melinda Johnston
   Community garden at Winget Park
A tale of war, romance (5/1/08) By Melinda Johnston
   Confederate soldier's letters presented at Historical Society meeting
Greenway may be part of vote (4/20/08) By Melinda Johnston
   2008 park bonds package
CDOT plans traffic study of N.C. 49 intersection (4/17/08) By Melinda Johnston
   At Palisades and RiverPointe entrances
Schools for Palisades area (4/13/08) By Melinda Johnston
   Land identified for elementary and high schools across from McDowell Park
Park's first phase coming in June 2009 (4/10/08) By Melinda Johnston
   38-acre section of Berewick Regional Park to include elementary school
Plan would double Station 2's funding (4/6/08) By Melinda Johnston
   Funding for Steele Creek Volunteer Fire Department could be tied to property values
Association marks 50 years (4/3/08) By Melinda Johnston
   Three generations of players and coaches celebrate Athletic Association's anniversary
Groups meet about business park plan (3/30/08) By Melinda Johnston
   Residents Association Land Use Committee monitors rezoning applicatons
A place of quiet beauty (3/23/08) By Anita Grey
   Area's history runs deep on Steele Creek Presbyterian Cemetery
School has new pond ecosystem (3/23/08) By Melinda Johnston
   Students and other volunteers build pond at Olympic's METS school
Frozen in time: Sailor's South Pole memories (3/20/08) By Melinda Johnston
   Steele Creek resident visited Antarctica 61 years ago
You, too, can care for the lake (3/13/08) By Melinda Johnston
   Lake Wylie Covekeepers start Water Watchers program
Health groups expand as area grows (3/4/08) By Kara Lopp
   CMC, Presbyterian plan facilities in Steele Creek
Annexation takes in school (3/6/08) By Melinda Johnston
   Charlotte annexes Winget Park and other county land
At home in Steele Creek (1/24/08) By Kirsten Valle
   Young professionals flocking southwest
At first, it was a job -- but soon teaching was her passion (1/18/08) By Katharine Dale
   Valerie Williams, Principal at Southwestt Middle School
New stadium coming at Olympic High (1/18/08) By Kirsten Valle
   Bond money to pay for new football field, track, and more
Debate follows update on lake Wylie drought (1/13/08) By Kirsten Valle
   Lake Wylie Covekeepers meeting
My tips on handling roundabouts (1/13/08) By Tina Hoyle
   Roundabouts are at Berewick, RiverGate
Teens pick nonprofits for $20,000 in grants (1/10/08) By Kirsten Valle
   United Way program helps Olympic students learn philanthropy
Spot this: 25-foot steel head with features that change (1/6/08) By Anita Grey
   Sculpture by controversial Czech artist in Whitehall office park
Marines earned right to solicit for `Tots' at retailer (12/30/07) By Vanessa Willis
   Target corporate policy sends marines to corner of RiverGate parking lot
New hotel targeting business, leisure guests (12/23/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Hilton Garden Inn to open in Ayrsley in September 2008
School's business ties helping students learn (12/20/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Olympic High's partnerships prepare teens for careers
Parents footsteps cleared her career path (12/20/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Winget Park Elementary School principal Mary Sturge profiled
Holiday shopping (almost) at home (12/16/07) By Tina Hoyle
   Shop at RiverGate, Ayrsley, other Steele Creek sites
Cheesecake is low in fat, but not flavor (12/16/07) By Vanessa Willis
   Custom Cheesecake Co. at York Crossing Shopping Center
A safe, fun Halloween option (10/14/07) By Tina Hoyle
   Harvest Festival at Leadership Martial Arts Academy
Olympic team will build working robot for contest (12/16/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Students at Math, Engineering, Technology & Science at OHS
Men, women gospel groups to sing (12/13/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Concert this Sunday s Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church
Time crunch? Firm will run errands (12/13/07) By Celeste Smith
   Owner offers assistance from grocery shopping to giving pets meds
As crimes rise, so do efforts to curb them (12/13/07) By Kirsten Valle
   CMPD's Steele Creek Division ramping up efforts to fight crime
Finding a home at pottery studio (12/2/07) By Tina Hoyle
   Paint your own pottery at Art Space Studio at RiverGate
Neel House steadfast in county for 200 years (11/8/07) By Kirsten Valle
   One of Mecklenburg County's oldest homes overlooks Catawba
Greenway effort gaining ground (11/4/07) By Tina Hoyle
   Land acquisition continues for Steele Creek and Walker Branch Trails
History shines in jewelry, clocks, china (11/1/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Museum curator evaluates items at Steele Crek Historical Society meeting
On tap for Ayrsley festival: Food, rides and family fun (10/14/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Coming October 27
I'll keep this gig if you help me out (9/23/07) By Tina Hoyle
   New Community Columnist for Steele Creek and Pineville
New police leader maps out cime fighting plans (9/23/07) By Kirsten Valle
   John Williams is new commander of Steele Creek Division
The Palisades sets stage for tennis stars (9/23/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Pete Sampras and Jim Courier among field in tournament beginning Wednesday
Bond package includes land for new library (9/10/07) By Kirsten Valle
   $1.65 million for regional library site near berewick
Rezoning sought for day care center (8/26/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Facility planned on Hwy 49 north of Arrowood Road
Will N.C. 49 and Erwin Road get a turn signal (8/26/07) By Citizen Watchdog
   Charlotte DOT says no plans now
Student has lessons to share from Cambodia (8/23/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Olympic/Global Studies senior Tremone Jackson
Retail is following people to Steele Creek (8/19/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Experts don't see the boom slowing
Volunteer-created site could link over 35,000 (8/12/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Steele Creek Residents Association site keeps neighbors informed
Learn to ward off crime at commuity meeting (8/12/07) By Kirsten Valle
   At Steele Creek AME Zion Church August 21
N.C. homes to tap S.C. water (7/29/07) By Kirsten Valle
   New Creekshire subdivision straddles state line
Church to rejoice in 100 years (7/29/07) By Kirsten Valle
   O'Zion AME Zion Church held congregations of former slaves, owners
New church puts on series of free films (7/29/07) By Kirsten Valle
   The Chrio Church is showing free movies Fridays in Winget Park
Kids with issues get positive punch (7/29/07) By katharine Dale
   martial arts academy, outreach agency form partnership
Taste of Southwest Charlotte is Aug. 18 (7/22/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Sponsors, vendors sought for SW Middle School fundraiser
What $50 will buy at new Goodwill store (7/22/07) By Celests Smith
   Find plenty of bargains at new Steele Creek store
New urgent-care clinic to open (7/19/07) By Kirsten Valle
   In Steele Creek Business Center on Hwy 49 near Carowinds Blvd
The Palisades seeks OK to add land (7/12/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Rezoning would allow paving private street with eight lots
State's approval sought for ER (7/8/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Freestanding facility in Steele Creek would be area's first
CMS to pay for alarms, upgrades at Olympic (7/5/07) By Kirsten Valle
   $459,000 approved for renovations
No letup seen in packed schools (7/5/07) By Celeste Smith
   Steele Creek Elementary to have 31 trailers
2 more office warehouses on the way (7/5/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Shopton Ridge Business Park
Grand opening of Goodwill Store July 14 (6/28/07) By Kirsten Valle
   New store in Steele Creek
Steele Creek library now in bloom (6/24/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Library garden is in bloom and ready for visitors
Palisades club: Pick your boat, forget the swabbing (6/24/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Unlimited use of club-owned boats for monthly fee
Private school to start out at Y camp (6/21/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Palisades Episcopal School to start out at Camp Thunderbird
More stores, shops to open this summer at RiverGate (6/3/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Check for updates at www.shoprivergate.com
Sunmer fun at Steele Creek YMCA (6/3/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Summer programs offered for kids
To serve region's growth, Pleasant Hill's growing, too (5/31/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Church founded in 1836 to double its building space; other churches growing, too
At libraries, jot down a note to thank troops (5/17/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Prepare card to sent to troops overseas at Steele Creek Library
Concert to honor military, vets for 'very special gift' (5/13/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church concert is May 19
Meet the All-Star Scholars of 2007 (5/13/07)
   Charlotte Observer honors top high school students
Olympic Community of Schools (5/13/07)
   Katherine Anthony, Deanna Jackson, Megan Cunningham honored
Hot housing goes for a cool million (5/10/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Montreaux to join upscale subdivisions in Steele Creek
Ayrsley draws more tenants, construction (5/6/07) By Kirsten Valle
   New businesses, more residents coming
Birthday boy shares with charity (5/6/07) By Katharine Dale
   Party guests donate to Worldvision instead of presents
Boutique fulfills a dream (5/6/07) By Celeste Smith
   The Pearl Earring is full of adornments for homes, people
5 new schools part of CMS proposal (4/29/07) By Celeste Smith
   2007 bond request includes 3 new elementary schools in Steele Creek
Shopping giant set for formal opening (4/29/07) By Kirsten Valle
   RiverGate grand opening is May 5
Contemporary church off to strong start (4/29/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Element drawing steady numbers at Ayrsley theater
Soldiers stop by to say 'thanks' (4/15/07) By Katharine Dale
   Soldiers thank Southwest Middle School students for care packages
Leagues compete to keep kids (4/8/07) By Celeste Smith
   Steele Creek Athletic Association offers baseball options
Private school draws families' interest (4/8/07) By Kirsten Valle
   The Palisades Episcopal School to open this fall
Volunteers, money coming for Olympic (4/5/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Steele Creek Residents plan fund drive
Learning to ride all on their own (4/5/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Children with disabilities learn to ride bikes at camp in Steele Creek
Going beyond training wheels (3/29/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Camp helps youngsters with special needs learn to ride bicycles
Strayer's south Charlotte campus will relocate -- a little (3/29/07) By Celeste Smith
   Campus to move from Whitehall to Ayrsley this summer
Kennel club to host its annual dog show (3/25/07) By Kirsten Valle
   At Piedmont Kennel Club in Steele Creek
An Irish feast in Steele Creek (3/22/07) By Kirsten Valle
   St. Patrick's Day event at Steele Creek Library
Here she comes (and it' a surprise) (3/18/07) By Vanessa Willis
   Winget Park Fifth-grader wins Miss N.C. Pre-Teen Scholarship Pageant
Teens fight global issue from home (3/15/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Olympic students sell T-shirts to fight AIDS, poverty in Africa
Students' art designs earn awards (3/11/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Palisades development to get sculptures
Roads being moved to make way for runway (3/8/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Wallace Neel Road among roads being displaced for airport expansion
Library woos teens with fun and games (3/8/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Teens play vieo games and watch movies at Steele Crek Library
Shops, hotel planned [at north edge of] Steele Creek (3/8/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Rezoning sought for project at W. Tyvola Road and N.C. 49
Peaceful Dragon offers quiet retreat for learning (3/8/07) By Vanessa Willis
   Students of all ages study Eastern disciplines at center in Steele Creek
Principal: 'We have a lot of work to do' (3/4/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Making progress at Olympic High School
Safety Village: Hands-on learning for kids (3/1/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Child-sized village near 49 and Tyvola Road to be used for education
Residents' goal: Raise money for Steele Creek (2/25/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Community group seeks ways to raise $10 million to improve facilities
New fire station debuts (2/25/07) By Kirsten Valle
   New Station 37 opens in Lower Steele Creek
CMS plan could benefit Steele Creek (2/23/07) By Vanessa Willis
   School Board to consider land purchase near Hamilton Road at Tuesday's meeting
More shops coming to southern Steele Creek (2/22/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Medical offices also planned at N.C. 49 and N.C. 160
Updates to school top their agenda (2/18/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Improvements to Olympic High School among topics at Residents Association meeting
Boy Scouts' gear comes through here (2/15/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Scouts worldwide depend on distribution center in Steele Creek
New water line could spur growth (2/11/07) By Kirsten Valle
   8.2 mile project runs into the heart of Steele Creek
Flush with growth, seminary plans expansion (2/11/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Gordon-Conwell Seminary on Choate Circle wants to add 90,000 square feet
Letters, treats on way to troops (2/11/07) By Katharine Dale
   6th graders at Southwest MS let troops in war zones know they care
Landscape supply yard to open (2/8/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Firm near Sandy Porter and Shopton Roads will serve builders, residents
Club Notes: Steele Creek MOMS Club (2/8/07) By Katharine Dale
   Support group offering forums, networking, and activities for at-home mothers
Lake dwellers worry about health issues (2/4/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Advisory issued after sewage spilled into Neal Branch
Paint-your-pottery shop coming soon (2/4/07) By Celeste Smith
   Studio at RiverGate is among several new retail places on the way
New bus route choices likely (2/1/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Public meetings schedules on connections to light rail line
Southwest Meck may get more medical offices (2/1/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Rezoning application 2007-024 for facility at Moss Road and Hwy 49
Booster club raises money to improve baseball field (1/28/07) By Kirsten Valle
   New backstop at Olympic expected to be ready for spring season
Kennel club's message: We love our pooches (1/25/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Piedmont Kennel Club has hosted events in Steele Creek since 1987
New church starting at Ayrsley Theater (1/25/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Element to have first service this Sunday
Works for Tips: Chris Maher (1/25/07)
   Opened Joe Momma's Grill & Deli in Steele Creek 20 years ago
'Retail follows rooftops' (1/21/07) By Kirsten Valle
   New services follow residential boom in Steele Creek
Despite building boom, Lake Wylie's doing fine (1/21/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Officials monitoring new developments and keeping an eye on sediment
N.C. 49-Grand palisades traffic light not coming soon (1/21/07) By Kirsten Valle
   $225,000 to be installed when new development warrants it
Goode a key to Charlotte outerbelt project (1/14/07) By Darryl Parker
   I-485 through Steele Creek named after former NC transportation board member
Medical offices to open by late 2007 (1/11/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Carolinas Healthcare System plans facility at 49 & 160
Ayrsley seeking changes in signs, parking, traffic (1/4/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Public hearing for Petition 2007-021 is February 19
New technology puts oldies station on the air (12/31/06) by Karan Robinson
   WYLI-LP serves Lake Wylie area on 93.7
No one knows how Steele Creek got its name (12/31/06) By Darryl Parker
   Steele Creek name appears on land grants from 1751
Christmas in Steele Creek in 1916 (12/24/06) By Robert Capps
   Steele Creek native recalls boyhood Christmas
4th grader launches a hat drive to aid ill kids (12/24/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Winget Park student hopes to collect 500 hats for kids with cancer
A wedding gift gets Tara's goat (12/24/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Dote the goat surprises bride
A loving, living memorial, in vivid red (12/21/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Garden at Steele Creek School honors long-time volunteer Peggy Harkey
Episcopal school expects to enroll 100 (12/17/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Private school to debut in The Palisades this fall with grades K-3
New subdivision on the lake (12/14/06) By Kirsten Valle
   About 60 homes going in at Shopton Road West at Withers Road
Get ready for the return of the wave (12/10/06)
   Jack DeShields is returning to Shopton Road
Team's stepping into success (12/7/06) By Celeste Smith
   Sigma Beta Zeta step team at Southwest Middle School learns and serves
Organizing Lake Wylie's parade floats her boat (12/7/06) By Dan Huntley
   Nancy Bedgood chairs committee for this Saturday's annual Lake Wylie Boat parade
Developer donates 18 acres for southwest Meck greenway (12/2/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Greenway on Walkers Branch tributary part of long-term plan for Steele Creek
A weekend full of holiday festivities (11/30/06)
   Lake Wylie Winter parade at noon along Moss Road
Is new signal snarling traffic? (11/30/06) By Citizen Watchdog
   Steele Creek Road traffic backs up at new signal at Shopton Road West
More businesses, people coming to Ayrsley area (11/26/06) By Kirsten Valle
   More shops and homes planned; first hotel to be announced soon
Olympic cheers to the top (11/26/06) By Kirsten Valle
   High school squad wins first place in their division at state competition
Tour of family's past is also a local history lesson (11/19/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Residents of The Laurels tour Steele Creek, share stories
Card game is bridge to friendship (11/19/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Long-time Steele Creek residents formed bridge club 36 years ago
Cancellation upsets band supporters (11/9/06) By Celeste Smith
   Olympic High's Trojan Classic rained out
Airport runway covers the community if Dixie( 11/59/06) By Darryl Parker
   Dixie Post Office established in 1884 - Current and future airport runways now cover area
No stopping Steele Creek (10/29/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Once a rural community, Steele Creek now is experiencing rapid development
Highlights from community's history (10/29/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Looking back at 300 years of Steele Creek history
Don't let growth destroy heritage (10/29/06) By Ken Garfield
   Steele Creek needs to demand that developers take care of the community
Community petitions for more trails (10/26/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Steele Creek Community Trail Committee needs community support
Church opens its doors to teens after football (10/26/06) By Kathy Flanagan
   Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Steele Creek
Boy aims to aid troops, needy Scouts (10/22/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Member of Troop 56 at Steele Creek Presbyterian
Exploring roots of low-profile tree lab (10/22/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Steele Creek's private garden
The Sanctuary developers give neighbors their space (10/15/06) By Kirsten Valle
   13 families have moved into high end private preserves
A new development will center around old home (10/1/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Public meeting on new development around the McDowell House is October 2
Ultimate diss: Some maps cut out area (10/1/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Some commercial maps of Mecklenburg County don't show all of Steele Creek
Larger-than-life swipe unsolved at Palisades (10/1/06) By Kirsten Valle
   16-foot banners of John McEnroe and Jim Courier stolen
Will N. C. 160 ever be widened? (10/1/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Citizen Watchdog says Yes! But in 2030
Meet the man behind the wave (9/10/06) By Ken Garfield
   Jack DeShields greets motorists on Shopton Road
Will fire station get a traffic signal? (9/24/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Citizen Watchdog says that signal is coming at volunteer station on Highway 49
Tell us your place to escape (9/24/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Winget Park is undiscovered secret in Steele Creek
After 50 years he's still burning to put out fires (9/21/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Knoxie Hoover has gone on nearly 14,000 calls for Steele reek Volunteer Fire Department
A 'town' in Berewick (9/21/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Stores to open in mixed-use town center in late 2009 or 2010
Church throws big party for neighbors (9/21/06) By Kirsten Valle
   1,100 attend Palooza 2006 at Christ the King Lutheran Church
Part of home sale benefits ALS center (9/21/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Palisades developers support Project PinStripe
11 neighborhoods unite to fight (9/14/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Residents in northeast Steele Creek fight everything from code violations to speeders
Library marks 9-11 with display, video (9/14/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Steele Creek Library honors fifth anniversary of September 11 attack
She sees what others need (9/14/06) By Karen Lynch Bromby
   Yorkmont resident collects discarded items for redistribution to those who can use them
Palisades sets up a stadium for tennis stars (9/10/06) By Kirsten Valle
   The Championships at the Palisades to be held September 20-24
Shopping center poised to be area's 'hub' (9/7/06) By Kirsten Valle
   New stores and restaurants continue to open in RiverGate
New fire station coming this fall (9/3/06) By Kirsten Valle
   New Station # 37 to serve newly annexed areas of Steele Creek
First portion of greenway open (8/31/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Steele Creek Trail Committee moves step closer to goal of trail network
New school slated for Palisades development (8/31/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Private Episcopal school to open next year on donated land
Mural sets tone for school's family feel (8/24/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Lobby mural at new Winget Park Elementary School shows Winget family farm
No-pressure baseball for kids (8/24/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Sandlot baseball at Steele Creek Presbyterian Church
Family counting its babies -- and its many blessings (8/24/06) By Kirsten Valle
   Steele Creek couple surprised to be parents of identical triplets
Life is a cabaret at Presbyterian Church (8/20/06) By Pat Borden Gubbins
   Monthly Friday Night Music Fest at Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church
Environmental sensitivity is the goal at The Palisades (8/20/06) By Kirsten Vale
   County official says: 'So far, everything looks good' there

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HomeArama scales down (9/12/08) By Nancy Stancil
   Three luxury homes on display at the Palisades October 4 - 26
HomeArama scales down (9/12/08) By Nancy Stancil
   Three luxury homes on display at the Palisades October 4 - 26
Mixed-use demand still a bright spot (7/27/08) By Christopher Kirkpatrick
   Ayrsley meets demand for high-end urban homes near retail and cultural sites
Keeping farm, family legacy alive (7/13/08) By David Perlmutt
   Grier dairy farm in Steele Creek is one of last remaining in Mecklenburg County
   Video: Morning Milking
Palisades HomeArama has houses for horses, too (7/12/08) By Allen Norwood
   HomeArama to display luxury houses at The Palisades in October 2008
Wylie on the brink (11/1/07) By Bruce Henderson
   Polluted parts of this lovely lake present a cautionary tale
   Slideshow: A cry for the Catawba, Lake Wylie 8 towers to lift suburban offices to a new level (2/8/08) By Doug Smith
   Rezoning requested for 8 new 12-story buildings at Whitehall
Chapel Cove gets in the parade (3/13/08) By Doug Smith
   250 lots across from Sanctuary are smaller but still cost $100,000 or more
Brocato named North Carolina's top middle-school volunteer (2/13/08) By Ann Doss Helms
   Garrie Brocato of Southwest Middle School raised $36,000 to fight cancer
Time Warner to add to campus (2/7/08) By Doug Smith
   New 4-story building on Arrowood at Whitehall
Local sports milestone near (2/28/08) By Melinda Johnston
   Steele Creek Athletic Association to celebrate 50th anniversary
Winget Park recreation center opens (2/28/08) By Celeste Smith
   Part of sharing agreement between county parks and schools
Steele Creek residents discuss growth (2/24/08) By Melinda Johnston
   Schools, crime, and roads were major topics at annual meeting
Good Shepherd finds common ground with guests a world away (2/14/08) By Kirsten Valle
   Bulgarian pastor and wife find freedom, fellowship, and friends
Historic store will stay for now (2/10/08) By Kirsten Valle
   Byrum Store remains; Bloom to open nearby in 2009
Crime, traffic on agenda (2/7/08) By Kirsten Valle
   Residents Association meeting is February 21
Possun hunting gave us adventure, laughter (2/7/08) By Robert Capps
   Steele Creek native recounts adventure when area was country
SOoooo Meck (1/31/08) By Karen Scioscia
   Columnist meets interesting neighbors at Steele Creek Starbucks
Announcements for Steele Creek area (1/27/08) By Tina Hoyle
   How to get involved in the community
Olympic's Brown has 'always been a scorer' (12/24/07) By Cliff Mehrtens
   Matt Brown leads All-Observer soccer team
An Olympic feat to build on (11/10/07) By Langston Wertz Jr.
   Trojans in state high school playoffs
Church uses hip style to build diversity (11/5/07) By Tim Funk
   Sanctuary Charlotte church gas first services in Steele Creek
ER Cleared for Steele Creek (10/27/07) By Karen Garloch
   Free standing healthplex coming in late 2009
Hotel planned for Ayrsley development (7/2/07) By Doug Smith
   120-room Hilton Garden inn to open by late summer 2008
Teammates since age 5 dreaming of a state title (8/24/07) By Langston Wertz Jr.
   Olympic High football teamm
Helping history return to earth (7/14/07) By Doug Smith
   Spratt family graves moved to Steele Creek Cemetery
Daughter filled in as mother (6/10/07) By Kytja Weir
   Olympic grad is standout from class of 2007
Subdivision signs makes grand entrance (4/29/07) By Kirsten Valle
   Palisades, RiverPointe among neighborhoods vying to make grand first impressions
Coyote sightings up in Steele Creek (3/30/07) by Cleve R. Wootson Jr.
   Development is eliminating habitat and driving them closer to people
Fiesta coming to ailing mall (3/23/07) by Nichole Monroe Bell
   Crossroads Mall at Carowinds to become Latino themed
Old-time store all fished out (3/18/07) by Tommy Tomlinson
   After 117 years, Byrum's making way for future
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Shopton Ridge stays on radar (2/5/07) by Doug Smith
   Industrial park continues to add buildings
A slice of New York at Luigi's Pizza (2/1/07) by Vanessa Willis
   Whitehall Commons eatery offers tasty fare, friendly atmosphere
Alarm's failure went unnoticed until spill (2/1/07) by Andrew Shain
   Sewage leaked into Lake Wylie cove for 2 days
Sewage leak hits cove, tributary of Lake Wylie (1/31/07) by Bruce Henderson
   Over 800,000 gallon leak in Neal Branch
Easy being green (1/10/07)
   2nd phase at The Palisades is the Next Big Thing - See MAP
The birth of a neighborhood (12/16/06)
   Berewick shows how a brand-new community comes together
Courier grinds out title (9/25/06) By Rick Bonnell
   Tournament is a success in first year
Courier continues his march (9/24/06) By Rick Bonnell
   Jim Courier and Todd Martin in Palisades tournament finals
Courier win good to the last drop (9/23/06) By Rick Bonnell
   Tournament continues at The Palisades
You've got to be kidding! (9/22/06) By Rick Bonnell
   McEnroe apologizes after victory at Palisades Photos
Martin's clay comeback (9/21/06) By Rick Bonnell
   Todd Martin, Jim Currier win on first day of tournament at Palisades
Lineman's family makes tradition of football, service (9/15/06) By Langston Wertz, Jr.
   Sam Winget is All-Conference at Olympic High
From the war zone to the classroom (8/24/06) By Melissa Manware
   Iraq veteran to teach social studies at Olympic High
Confidence driving plan for addition at office park (7/31/06) By Doug Smith
   Fourth building planned at Whitehall Corporate Center
Ayrsley's 'hyper jump' (7/26/06) By Doug Smith
   Steele Creek mixed-use community about to boom
Wylie subdivisions hailed by ecologists (7/24/06) By Doug Smith
   Palisades and Sanctuary win recognition for environmental protection Live in Steele Creek or Palisades? (7/23/06)
   Mecklenburg Neighbors Section is looking for Steele Creek news
Tract off York Road will get townhouses (7/23/06) By Steve Lyttle
   Rezoning approved after ammenities proposed
Additional money would go to fix worn streets more frequently (6/8/06) By Greg Lacour
   Erwin Road among streets identified by city as needing repaving
C.O.P. volunteers ease burden of cops (2/5/06) By Dianne Whitacre (Dr. Traffic)
   Citizens on Patrol volunteers help relieve Steele Creek Division officers
Australian teams visit Olympic (1/5/06) By Cliff Mehrtens
   Olympic High students mix basketball with learning another culture
Crowding a fact of life for CMS (1/23/05) By Ann Doss Helms
   New Winget Park Elementary to help relieve Lake Wylie and Steele Creek schools
'Street Turkeys' collects food for needy (11/19/05) By Ken Garfield
   LifePointeChurch to collect turkeys at Whitehall Bi-Lo through Wednesday
Proposed changes to 3 roads on Thursday meeting agenda (11/16/05) By Steve Lyttle
   Public input wanted on Shopton West, Steele Creek, Dixie River intersection
Symbols of change: Lessons in Chinese (9/1/05) By Peter Smolowitz
   Olympic one of three Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools offering classes
The latest attendance-boundary proposals (8/28/05) By Celeste Smith and April Bethea
   New Winget Park school to relieve crowding at Lake Wylie and Steele Creek schools
Olympic has great expectations for '05 (8/12/05) By Langston Wertz Jr.
   Football team could be one of best teams in school history
Area earns exclusive rep (8/7/05) By Doug Smith
   Demand--and prices--soaring at The Palisades
After severe accident, teen graduates (7/29/05) By Peter Smolowitz
   Second ceremony held for Olympic grad
69 townhomes planned at Ayrsley (7/10/05) By Doug Smith
   More new townhomes to join 104 already in the works
More than a place to shop (7/6/05) By Doug Smith
   Home Depot and Super Target to anchor new RiverGate center at Highways 49 and 160
A holiday plus: Wider N.C. 49 to Lake Wylie (7/2/05) By Dianne Whitacre (Dr. Traffic)
   A year late but just in time for the Fourth of July weekend
No cash, no flash in the skies over Lake Wylie? (6/24/05) By Donna Britch
   Lack of donations could jeopardize the future of this annual July 4th event
Avoiding N.C. 49 traffic snarls at HomeArama (6/24/05) By Allen Norwood
   Completion of Highway 49 widening project weeks away
Major student shuffle proposed for south side (6/14/05) By Ann Doss Helms
   Olympic would lose Pinewood and Sedgefield as feeder zones
Not a bad seat in this house (5/30/05) By Ken Garfield
   Each Sunday Good Shepherd members pray for seats and who'll be in them
Olympic High plans to split into 5 academies (5/19/05) By Ann Doss Helms
   Break into specialized units set for 2006-07
HomeArama is seeking folks to perform as hosts (5/7/05) By Allen Norwood
   Volunteers for Palisades event will receive free tickets
Ayrsley movie theater coming (3/13/05) By Doug Smith
   14 screen cinema to open by early 2006
Warehouse spaces are booming in southwest (2/11/05) By Doug Smith
   Maplecrest industrial park's first building to be complete in 2 weeks
69 townhomes planned at Ayrsley (7/10/05) By Doug Smith
   More new townhomes to join 104 already in the works
More than a place to shop (7/6/05) By Doug Smith
   Home Depot and Super Target to anchor new RiverGate center at Highways 49 and 160
A holiday plus: Wider N.C. 49 to Lake Wylie (7/2/05) By Dianne Whitacre (Dr. Traffic)
   A year late but just in time for the Fourth of July weekend
No cash, no flash in the skies over Lake Wylie? (6/24/05) By Donna Britch
   Lack of donations could jeopardize the future of this annual July 4th event
Avoiding N.C. 49 traffic snarls at HomeArama (6/24/05) By Allen Norwood
   Completion of Highway 49 widening project weeks away
Major student shuffle proposed for south side (6/14/05) By Ann Doss Helms
   Olympic would lose Pinewood and Sedgefield as feeder zones
Not a bad seat in this house (5/30/05) By Ken Garfield
   Each Sunday Good Shepherd members pray for seats and who'll be in them
Olympic High plans to split into 5 academies (5/19/05) By Ann Doss Helms
   Break into specialized units set for 2006-07
HomeArama is seeking folks to perform as hosts (5/7/05) By Allen Norwood
   Volunteers for Palisades event will receive free tickets
Sidewalks not a high priority (5/7/05) By Dianne Whitacre (Dr. Traffic)
   Sidewalks added to NC 49 project only within city limits
Mobiles, modulars answer 911 at CMS (4/26/05) By Ann Doss Helms
   Board to vote on proposal to combat crowding at Steele Creek and Lake Wylie schools
Church honors educators (4/23/05) By Ken Garfield
   Steele Creek Presbyterian hosted annual teacher appreciation dinner
Pughsley seeks fast answer to crowding (4/12/05) By Ann Doss Helms
   Plan targets Steele Creek and Lake Wylie Elementary schools for relief
More lanes coming but will they help drivers? (3/29/05) By Dianne Whitacre (Dr. Traffic)
   Extra lanes on I-485 in Steele Creek expected to open in fall
A gaggle of guinea pigs (3/27/05) By David Purlmutt
   Steele Creek resident seeks good homes from rescued guinea pigs
Private religious school planned (3/16/05) By Ken Garfield
   Palisades Episcopal to open in 2007
Ayrsley movie theater coming (3/13/05) By Doug Smith
   14 screen cinema to open by early 2006
Pughsley takes the stand, vows CMS 'to show progress' (3/9/2005) By Ann Doss Helms
   Olympic principal Espinosa wants teachers to build strong relationships with students
Forgiving, not forgetting (2/21/2005) By Gary L. Wright
   Olympic student survived gunshot, determined to rebuild his life
Providence upends Olympic for crown (2/19/05) By Brett Honeycutt
   Kevin Clark had 13 points to lead Olympic in conference tournament final
Toll roads endorsed for Union, Gaston (2/16/05) By Ronnie Glassberg
   Garden Parkway to connect to I-485 at unused interchange near West Boulevard
Olympic slams door on S. Meck in 2nd half (2/16/05) By Herb White
   Trojans' Clark scores 17 of his 23 after halftime
Pineville Colored High School, 1947 (2/13/05) By Pauline H. Coffey
   Steele Creek resident drove school bus
Olympic wins title. gets scare (2/13/05) By Langston Wertz, Jr.
   Trojans player hospitalized
Starter homes face scrutiny (2/13/05) By Michelle Crouch
   Vinyl starter homes common in southwest where land is cheap and abundant
Warehouse spaces are booming in southwest (2/11/05) By Doug Smith
   Maplecrest industrial park's first building to be complete in 2 weeks
Ayrsley: A place to live, work, play (2/6/05) By Doug Smith
   Ayrsley expected to become a major office, entertainment, and services hub
Crowding a fact of life for CMS (1/23/05) By Ann Doss Helms
   New Winget Park Elementary to help relieve Lake Wylie and Steele Creek schools
Lake Wylie could get power-boat races (1/23/05) By Jack Horan
   Series to seek commission's approval to hold October event
Trojans cling to conference lead (1/22/05) By Cliff Mehrtens
   Olympic wins 3rd straight
His wave gave passerby a good, happy feeling (12/18/04) By David Perlmutt
   Strangers riding by Shopton Road house greeted by wave and respond with paint job
IN TOUCH WITH nature (12/11/04) By Richard Maschal
   The Sanctuary is just that -- your own preserve
Palisades' effect only a small ripple so far (12/6/04) By Bruce Henderson
   City inspectors and citizen watchdogs are looking down
3rd office building at Whitehall (12/3/04) By Doug Smith
   Six-story, 180,000-square- foot building could be finished by late next summer
Cold may halt I-77, N.C. 49 project work (10/21/04) By Dianne Whitacre (Dr. Traffic)
   Paving may be delayed until spring produces higher temperatures
Residents, commuters connect at new YMCA (11/2/04) By Celeste Smith (Beyond the Offramp)
   Steele Creek Y has a following among the area's workers and residents
Burning out is better than rusting out (10/23/04) By Ken Garfield
   The Rev. Wayne and Margaret Detzler of Good Shepherd UMC are still rarin' to go.
County OKs money for new schools (10/20/04) By Richard Rubin
   New elementary school next to Winget Park is included.
Duke offers bid to keep Catawba (10/20/04) By Bruce Henderson
   Duke's 50-year-old federal license to dam the Catawba River expires in 2008.
Outerbelt section opens to cheers, parade of cars (10/20/04) By Dianne Whitacre (Dr. Traffic)
Outerbelt invaders can't wait (10/12/04) By Dianne Whitacre (Dr. Traffic)
Inspections delay I-485 -- again (10/11/04) By Dianne Whitacre (Dr. Traffic)
   New section now to open Oct. 19
Defense does its part for Olympic (10/9/04) By Cliff Mehrtens
   Trojans get 2 TDs from defense, take 1st place in Southwestern 4A
Above and beyond (10/9/04) By Jen Pilla Taylor
   The developer of Berewick envisions a true community, not just a sea of homes
Key Link in I-485 just days away (10/9/04) By Dianne Whitacre (Dr. Traffic)
Olympic's converted QB converting team (10/8/04) By Cliff Mehrtens
   Williams completing 67 percent of passes; leads team in rushing
Growth in Steele Creek is hot topic (10/5/04) By Richard Rubin
   Commissioner hopefuls agree schools are key at candidate forum, but disagree on funding
Outerbelt is route to education (10/5/04) By Celeste Smith (Beyond the Offramp)
   Strayer University and University of Phoenix have campuses in Steele Creek
Residents take trail in own hands (9/7/04) By Celeste Smith (Beyond the Offramp)
   Steele Creek Community Trail effort
Charlotte holds off 'urban hardship' (9/5/04) By Richard Rubin
   National ranking is the same as in 1990, and annexation gets the credit
Southwest I-485 hits delay (8/13/04) By Dianne Whitacre (Dr. Traffic)
State plans ceremony for outer belt opening (7/23/04) By Dianne Whitacre (Dr. Traffic)
Look west on I-485 shortly after Aug. 25 (7/18/04) By Dianne Whitacre (Dr. Traffic)
Their years of work gave Steele Creek a library (12/7/03)
   Association formed in 1992 being revived to support the new Steele Creek Library

The Lake Wylie Pilot
 

Steele Creek resident to get new lungs (3/18/08) By Jonathan Allen
   28-year-old doing 'great'
300 acres near Withers to house 250 homes (3/18/08) By John Marks
   New Crescent development across from The Sanctuary
Steele Creek to see new schools, better sports facilities (1/8/08) By John Marks
   Mecklenburg County Commissioners approve bond sale
More land needed for trail (11/20/07) By John Marks
   Mecklenburg County looking at land along Walkers Branch
New bus routes start Monday (11/20/07) By John Marks
   Routes to link to LYNX light rail line
Consider water quality with bond vote (10/30/07) By John Marks
   $32 million included for nature preserves and water protection
No little houses on this prairie (11/6/07) By John Marks
   Areas in McDowell Nature Preserve being restored to prairie roots
New school year, new school (8/14/07) By John Marks
   Palisades Episcopal School
Leader of new Palisades school says 'just imagine' (8/14/07) By John Marks
   Palisades Episcopal School to open at Camp Thunderbird in the fall
Steele Creek school group urges support for bond (7/17/07) By John Marks
   Projects include several in Steele Creek; Olympic may be left out
ER Service gets closer to Wylie (7/10/07) By John Marks
   $19.7M healthplex proposed in Steele Creek
Express Care opening Sunday (7/10/07) By John Marks
   After-hour, weekend care now an option in Steele Creek
Zoar Road to house another 268 homes (6/19/07) By John Marks
   Creekshire located on state line
Pleasant Hill keeping up with community growth (6/5/07) By Kirsten Valle
   One of area's oldest churches is doubling in size
Palisades retail shops on hold (5/1/07) By John Marks
   Retail awaiting enough residents to support it
RiverGate grand opening Saturday (5/1/07) By John Marks
   Games, giveaways, music, and more
Olympic group waits on CMS plan (4/24/07) By John Marks
   School supporters waiting to see what projects will covered in the 2007 bond vote
Drivers beware: N.C. 49 speed limit to change (4/24/07) By John Marks
   State to reduce limit to 45 mph from 160 to Buster Boyd Bridge
RiverPointe women find recipe for helping cause (4/24/07) By John Marks
   $9,150 donated to American Cancer Society
Pinning hopes on selling home (4/10/07) By John Marks
   Portion of proceeds to go to Charlotte's ALS center
Palisades school leaders say it won't be 'elitist' (4/10/07) By John Marks
   Focus will be on education
Art coming to Palisades (4/10/07) By John Marks
   Art competition provides prize-winning outdoor art to Steele Creek community
Greater greenways growing (3/27/07) By John Marks
   Greenway efforts continue on both sides of the state line
Official: Success actually causing growing pains (3/13/07) By John Marks
   County Commission Chairman Jennifer Roberts praises Steele Creek community service
$10 wanted for improvements (2/27/07) By John Marks
   Steele Creek group seeks support to better athletic, class facilities at Olympic High
Small shops at home in RiverGate (3/6/07) By John Marks
   Local store owners say location great for business
Lakeside restaurant coming (2/27/07) By John Marks
   At former Joyner Family Restaurant location on NC side of Buster Boyd Bridge
Mark calendar for Feb. 22 meeting (2/13/07) By John Marks
   Steele Creek meeting to focus on schools, fire safety, and greenway
Steele Creek bus riders fear new routes off track (2/13/07) By John Marks
   Routes to change when light rail line opens
Police call on residents to pitch in to fight crime (1/30/07) By John Marks
   Officers from Steele Creek Division share trends, focus on community
Ayrsley Cinemas features new element (1/30/07) By John Marks
   Pastors sure 'edgy, relaxed' church experience will be hit
Deter crime, act now (1/30/07) Lake Wylie Pilot Opinion
   Steele Creek Division asks for help from residents and businesses
Parents team up to help school athletes (1/30/07) By John Marks
   Improvements being made to Olympic baseball field
Police call on residents to pitch in to fight crime (1/30/07) By John Marks
   Steele Creek officers share trends, focus on community
Meck parks ready for new leader (1/9/07) By John Marks
   McDowell director says 'Change can be good'
Steele Creek feels passed over by CMS (1/2/07) By John Marks
   Olympic parents, students concerned capital plan won't meet their needs
Steele Creek Schools on list (12/12/06) From the Charlotte Observer
   Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools releases Ten-Year construction plan
Going green around the lake (11/28/06) Lake Wylie Pilot Opinion
   Neighbors are forging paths for the future
Meck's greenway growing (11/28/06) By John Marks
   Developer donates 18 acres for trail
Going green around the lake (11/28/06) Lake Wylie Pilot opinion
   Neighbors forging paths for the future
Steele Creek to see Goodwill in new year (11/14/06) By John Marks
   Goodwill Industries store coming to Steele Creek Crossing center
Lake area gets more CMPD coverage (10/31/06) By John Marks
   Boundaries of Steele Creek Division to be cut back to exclude airport area
Toll road price tag goes up (10/3/06) By John Marks
   Garden Parkway won't begin until at least 2010
Championships at The Palisades Raises Racket (9/26/06) By John Marks
   Fans fulfill 'dreams come true' at five-day event
Youth wrestling club forming in Steele Creek (9/26/06) By John Marks
   Olympic Wrestling Club recruiting at area elementary and middle schools
Courier takes tournament (9/26/06) By John Marks
   Courier defeats Todd Martin in Outback Champions Series at The Palisades
RiverGate business bustling (9/6/06) By John Marks
   Six anchors are open; more stores to follow
Tennis 'arrives' in Charlotte with event at Palisades (8/29/06) By John Marks
   Field includes former men's champions
Dig in Saturday to help library's garden grow (8/22/06) By Catherine Muccigrosso
   Steele Creek Library garden to go from bare to bountiful
East-West connect close (8/8/06) By John Marks
   Proposed toll road connecting Gaston County to I-485 approved by legislature
Growth puts focus on Steele Creek (8/8/06) By John Marks
   New Fire Station 37 under construction in Lower Steele Creek
Now showing ... near you (8/8/06) By John Marks
   Ayrsley Grand Cinemas 14 now open
Residents can help protect nature (7/18/06) By John Marks
   Mecklenburg County's Adopt an Acre Fund includes McDowell
Super Target opening soon (7/11/06) By John Marks
   Best Buy, OfficeMax, Marshalls, and PetsMart also coming to RiverGate
Steele Creek forging new path (6/20/06) By Catherine Muccigrosso
   RiverGate developer builds greenway trail along Walkers Branch
Building up Steele Creek (5/15/06) By John Marks
   Sanctuary showcases luxury homes in HomeArama 2006
Road plan on cruise control (5/15/06) By John Marks
   Steele Creek Baptist Church and Masonic Temple to be relocated from
   site of new Berewick commercial center
City unveils new look of intersection (5/2/06) By John Marks
   New intersections planned where Shopton Road West meets Steele Creek Road
Lake Wylie Elementary adjusting to changes (4/25/06) By John Marks
   Acquanetta Edmond is new Acting Principal
Crime concerns top resident's list (2/21/06) By Beth Bargar
   Steele Creek Residents Association Annual Meeting for 2006
Five more sign on at RiverGate (1/24/06) By John Marks
   PetsMart, Marshalls, Office Max, Best Buy, and CVS Pharmacy coming to Steele Creek
Residents disheveled by roadwork at Palisades (1/24/06) By John Marks
   Developer says damaged roads 'high priority'
Ministry starts Saturday service (12/27/05) Staff Report
   Radiant SonRise Ministry meets at Steele Creek YMCA
Growing Charlotte leads to demise of volunteer units (12/6/05) By Beth Bargar
   Steele Creek volunteers continue to serve unincorporated areas
Public to vote on Steele Creek Trail Thursday (12/6/05)
   Mecklenburg County Park and Rec Department holds Capital Needs Assessment meeting
Residents: Safety issues can't wait (11/22/05) By Beth Bargar
   Relief needed for dangerous Steele Creek Road/Shopton Road West intersection
'Kids lose most' in vote (11/15/05) By Beth Bargar
   Voters turn down $427M referendum leaving students in Steele Creek crowded
Steele Creek trail gets new logo to raise awareness (9/20/05) By Beth Bargar
   Volunteers work to build network of trails in Steele Creek
Palisades developers to request N.C. 49 traffic signal (8/9/05) By Beth Bargar
   Study and installation by Charlotte DOT could take a year
Radio thanks (8/9/05)
   Letter from John Dolive, President of Lake Wylie Community Radio Project (WYLI-LP)
New principal on board at Southwest Middle (8/2/05) Staff Reports
   Dr. Valerie Williams joins Southwest as it prepares to open for its 3rd year
Steele Creek plans for Night Out (7/26/05) Staff Reports
   Neighbors come together August 2 to help prevent crime and dangerous activities
Schools get ready for new year (7/26/05) By Beth Bargar
   Steele Creek area schools to open August 25
Safety tops in road realignment plan (7/12/05) By Beth Bargar
   Dixie River Road Realignment Project will improve safety and traffic flow
What's ahead for Lake Wylie living? (7/12/05) A Lake Wylie Pilot Opinion
   RiverGate, other shopping following population growth to Lake Wylie area
Riverkeeper elected to international board (6/28/05) By Beth Bargar
   Donna Lisenby defends the public's right to clean water
Assistant principal named Neighborhood Champion (6/28/05) By John Marks
   Martha Boger, assistant principal at Southwest Middle School, recognized
Grand showcase of homes (6/21/05) By Beth Bargar
   HomeArama opened June 18 - Runs until July 10
See homes in Palisades during HomeArama starting Saturday (6/14/05) By John Marks
   Charlotte's biggest annual home show is coming to Steele Creek
Grad grateful for more than education (6/14/05) By Beth Bargar
   Thomas Hovis switched from magnet schools to attend school closer to home at Olympic 
School to close after next year (6/7/05) By Beth Bargar
   Good Shepherd has no room for school to grow
Signal planned at Palisades Parkway (6/7/05) By Beth Bargar
   Parkway to be open by June 18 for HomeArama
Church keeps pace with growth (5/31/05) By Beth Bargar
   Zoar United Methodist Church to open new Family Life Center
NCDOT, Blythe unclear on date for N.C. 49 finish (5/24/05) By John Marks
   New completion date is June 15
Olympic High to become schools within a school (5/10/05) By Beth Bargar
   School to be divided into five smaller schools within the building
Turn lanes, lights part of N.C. 49 project plan (4/12/05) By John Marks
   Expect changes besides more lanes when project is completed next month
More traffic pattern changes (4/5/05) By John Marks
   Highway 49 widening project should be finished by the end of May
Residents share views on new school, church (3/28/05) By Beth Bargar
   New Episcopal school planned in The Palisades
Private school, church planned at Palisades (3/15/05) By Beth Bargar
   Episcopal school to open in 2007
Movies soon showing near lake (3/15/05) By John Marks
   Construction to begin on "Movies at Ayrsley" this summer
Good Shepherd school to add second grade (2/22/05) By Beth Bargar
   Five year plan calls for enrollment through grade eight
Charlotte plans for new schools (2/15/05) By Beth Bargar
   Southwest Mecklenburg could see five new elementary schools
Call it: 'Gateway to Lake Wylie (2/15/05) By John Marks
   Ayrsley combines residential, retail, and entertainment projects
Business boom makes community a destination (2/15/05) By John Marks
   Ayrsley businesses to provide unique products and services
Townhomes to bring residents to Ayrsley (2/15/05) By Beth Bargar
   First residents to move in soon
Lane changes snafu drivers (2/8/05) By Catherine Sweisberger
   N.C. 49 traffic snarls
Traffic to split on new road on N.C. 49 (2/1/05) By John Marks
   Spring is target for final completion of Highway 49 project
Baby steps on N.C. 49 not enough (2/1/05) Opinion
   E-mail addresses for NC DOT officials and elected representatives provided
Gather round at many local book clubs (1/25/05) By Beth Bargar
   Several meet at Steele Creek Library
Part of N. C. 49 opening stalled (1/25/05) By John Marks
   Additional lanes will not open as scheduled
Steele Creek project adds 104 homes in natural setting (1/18/05) By John Marks
   Steele Creek Landing on Hwy 160 at Hamilton Road
Official: Portion of NC 49 to open soon (1/11/05) By Catherine Sweisberger
   NC DOT hopes the "Road Closed" signs will come down within two weeks.
Deer hunt not as successful as hoped (12/7/04) By Shannon Greene
   Seven deer harvested at McDowell Nature Preserve
Hunters to thin deer population (11/16/04) By Shannon Greene
   McDowell Nature Preserve closed November 22-23
Learning to stick together shines in Panthers Day pride (11/16/04) By Shannon Greene
    Lake Wylie Students show their support for the Carolina Panthers.
Steele Creek going green as voters pave way for trails (11/9/04) By Beth Bargar
   $69M Bond Referendum Passes; will help pay for greenways
Learn value of recycling Saturday (11/9/04)
   America Recycles Day at McDowell Nature Center
Steele Creek YMCA, cyclists shift gears for Saturday's Ride to Read (11/2/04) By Shannon Greene
   Riders will be rolling through Steele Creek to promote reading and literacy
Palisades hit with another violation (10/26/04) By Shannon Greene
   Erosion control inspector issues Notice of Violation
Voters hitting polls early (10/19/04) By Shannon Greene
   Early voting available at Steele Creek Library
Police: Slow down, pay more attention (10/12/04) By Shannon Greene
   Patrols stepped up following a series of accidents along N.C. 49
Charlotte looks to expand to lakeshore (9/28/04) By Shannon Greene
   Charlotte targets two areas in Steele Creek for annexation in 2005
Steele Creek plans for Night Out (7/26/05) Staff Reports
   Neighbors come together August 2 to help prevent crime and dangerous activities
Schools get ready for new year (7/26/05) By Beth Bargar
   Steele Creek area schools to open August 25
Safety tops in road realignment plan (7/12/05) By Beth Bargar
   Dixie River Road Realignment Project will improve safety and traffic flow
What's ahead for Lake Wylie living? (7/12/05) A Lake Wylie Pilot Opinion
   RiverGate, other shopping following population growth to Lake Wylie area
Riverkeeper elected to international board (6/28/05) By Beth Bargar
   Donna Lisenby defends the public's right to clean water
Assistant principal named Neighborhood Champion (6/28/05) By John Marks
   Martha Boger, assistant principal at Southwest Middle School, recognized
Grand showcase of homes (6/21/05) By Beth Bargar
   HomeArama opened June 18 - Runs until July 10
See homes in Palisades during HomeArama starting Saturday (6/14/05) By John Marks
   Charlotte's biggest annual home show is coming to Steele Creek
Grad grateful for more than education (6/14/05) By Beth Bargar
   Thomas Hovis switched from magnet schools to attend school closer to home at Olympic 
School to close after next year (6/7/05) By Beth Bargar
   Good Shepherd has no room for school to grow
Signal planned at Palisades Parkway (6/7/05) By Beth Bargar
   Parkway to be open by June 18 for HomeArama
Church keeps pace with growth (5/31/05) By Beth Bargar
   Zoar United Methodist Church to open new Family Life Center
NCDOT, Blythe unclear on date for N.C. 49 finish (5/24/05) By John Marks
   New completion date is June 15
Olympic High to become schools within a school (5/10/05) By Beth Bargar
   School to be divided into five smaller schools within the building
Turn lanes, lights part of N.C. 49 project plan (4/12/05) By John Marks
   Expect changes besides more lanes when project is completed next month
More traffic pattern changes (4/5/05) By John Marks
   Highway 49 widening project should be finished by the end of May
Residents share views on new school, church (3/28/05) By Beth Bargar
   New Episcopal school planned in The Palisades
Private school, church planned at Palisades (3/15/05) By Beth Bargar
   Episcopal school to open in 2007
Movies soon shaowing near lake (3/15/05) By John Marks
   Construction to begin on "Movies at Ayrsley" this summert
Good Shepherd school to add second grade (2/22/05) By Beth Bargar
   Five year plan calls for enrollment through grade eight
Charlotte plans for new schools (2/15/05) By Beth Bargar
   Southwest Mecklenburg could see five new elementary schools
Call it: 'Gateway to Lake Wylie (2/15/05) By John Marks
   Ayrsley combines residential, retail, and entertainment projects
Business boom makes community a destination (2/15/05) By John Marks
   Ayrsley businesses to provide unique products and services
Townhomes to bring residents to Ayrsley (2/15/05) By Beth Bargar
   First residents to move in soon
Lane changes snafu drivers (2/8/05) By Catherine Sweisberger
   N.C. 49 traffic snarls
Traffic to split on new road on N.C. 49 (2/1/05) By John Marks
   Spring is target for final completion of Highway 49 project
Baby steps on N.C. 49 not enough (2/1/05) Opinion
   E-mail addresses for NC DOT officials and elected representatives provided
Gather round at many local book clubs (1/25/05) By By Beth Bargar
   Several meet at Steele Creek Library
Part of N. C. 49 opening stalled (1/25/05) By John Marks
   Additional lanes will not open as scheduled
Steele Creek project adds 104 homes in natural setting (1/18/05) By John Marks
   Steele Creek Landing on Hwy 160 at Hamilton Road
Official: Portion of NC 49 to open soon (1/11/05) By Catherine Sweisberger
   NC DOT hopes the "Road Closed" signs will come down within two weeks.
Deer hunt not as successful as hoped (12/7/04) By Shannon Greene
   Seven deer harvested at McDowell Nature Preserve
Hunters to thin deer population (11/16/04) By Shannon Greene
   McDowell Nature Preserve closed Novermber 22-23
Learning to stick together shines in Panthers Day pride (11/16/04) By Shannon Greene
    Lake Wylie Students show their support for the Carolina Panthers.
Steele Creek going green as voters pave way for trails (11/9/04) By Beth Bargar
   $69M Bond Referendum Passes; will help pay for greenways
Learn value of recycling Saturday (11/9/04)
   America Recycles Day at McDowell Nature Center
Steele Creek YMCA, cyclists shift gears for Saturday's Ride to Read (11/2/04) By Shannon Greene
   Riders will be rolling through Steele Creek to promote reading and literacy
Palisades hit with another violation (10/26/04) By Shannon Greene
   Erosion control inspector issues Notice of Violation
Voters hitting polls early (10/19/04) By Shannon Greene
   Early voting available at Steele Creek Library
Road deadline widens (10/19/04) By Shannon Greene
   N.C. 49 project won't finish until May, officials say
Police: Slow down, pay more attention (10/12/04) By Shannon Greene
   Patrols stepped up following a series of accidents along N.C. 49
Charlotte looks to expand to lakeshore (9/28/04) By Shannon Greene
   Charlotte targets two areas in Steele Creek for annexation in 2005
Blythe fined for violations (8/31/04) By Shannon Greene
   Sediment travels into protected streams after land cleared for Palisades

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