Louisville's Mayor Greg Fischer just launched a new initiative called Creating Affordable Residences for Economic Success (CARES).
The program will require $12 million to create 1,500 affordable housing units. The money will be coming from new tax programs, city bonds, and private donations.
Louisville now has an estimated 60,000 households in need of affordable housing, based on the fact that they...
Bluefield's annual RC airshow is expected to be one of the biggest in history. There are now already 15 radio-controlled air clubs signed up to perform at the show.
It will be taking place at the Mercer County Airport on June 27th. This year the event is sponsored by the Aeronautical Modelers Association, and all proceeds of the show will benefit...
A major developer has just announced its plans to build the first condo skyscraper in uptown Charlotte in almost 10 years. It will be a 28-story building next to Hyatt Place and the Skye Condo building, called '1 Brevard'.
Uptown Charlotte has seen a few new apartment projects take off in recent years, but no one has dared build any new condos after...
Michael McAlister has just served over 29 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit.
This week a prosecutor asked Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe to issue a full pardon on the basis of a clear case of unjust imprisonment.
Michael Kenneth McAlister, 58, of Richmond has served 29 years in prison, and he faced the possibility of being locked away for years more...
After months of negotiations, Syracuse's new 'Onondaga Lake Lounge' project is about to launch.
New York State is still taking input from the public and would be willing to make last minute changes to the design if they hear consistent thoughts.
The current plans for the lake lounge include a tiered 1,350-square-foot wooden deck with stadium-like seating to give residents and visitors...
This week construction officially began on what has become one of the most controversial building projects in recent Upstate NY history.
The $16.5 million pedestrian bridge in downtown Amsterdam has been in the planning stages for decades and many continue to believe it will cost the state too much.
Supporters of the project will help support the city's economy by connecting...
Our primary tourist organization, Visit Huntington Beach has officially announced it is planning on breaking the world record for number of surfers surfing on one surf board.
They are working with two companies to finish the giant surf board that will fit over 60 people at one time. They just launched a contest in which surfers submit footage of themselves riding waves. The...
The last piece of I-485 now has an official opening date.
According to NBC Charlotte, the city is planning on having a ceremony on June 5th to officially open the last leg of the most talked about road construction projects in Charlotte's history.
It's been such a major issue in our city that hundreds of Charlotteans have even formed a Facebook group called Open...
A married couple in Florida, Tito and Amanda Watts, were arrested a few days ago for selling “golden tickets to heaven” to hundreds of people.
They sold the tickets on the street for $99.99 per ticket, told buyers the tickets were made from solid gold, and that each ticket reserved the buyer a spot in heaven — simply present the...
One of Charlotte's favorite cafes is about to become Charlotte's biggest cafes. Amelies has just announced that it will be building a massive new 11,000 square foot location in Uptown Charlotte - by far its largest location to date.
Amelie's French Bakery managing partner Bruce Willette (founder of Salsarita’s) wants to massive new uptown location to pave the way for a major expansion of the Amelie’s brand.
Amélie’s...