The Forum did not meet on Independence Day. The following announcements were e-mailed in: Angela Caffee sent in an announcement of the West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition’s celebration on Aug. 1 marking National Night Out. Details here. Exhibitor registration form here. Dena Diorio sent in ... Continue Reading →

Mary Johnson offered copies of material from Rep. Alma Adams’s Monday evening town hall on health care. Pamela Grundy announced that her book, “Color and Character: West Charlotte High and the American Struggle over Educational Equality” will be published by UNC Press on Sept. 5. Order here from ... Continue Reading →

Mary Johnson offered copies of material from Rep. Alma Adams’s July 10 town hall on health care. Natheley McElrath announced a yard sale and fish fry fundraiser for Blanche Penn’s school board District 3 campaign on Saturday, July 29 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Details here. Jackie Edwards Walton ... Continue Reading →

Note on primary candidacies: For the duration of the municipal primary season (through Sept. 12), the announcements will carry links to all materials sent to the Forum from candidates. In the past, announcements were generally limited to events open to the public. Links will be collected by office ... Continue Reading →