Blockbuster Favored to Lease Charlotte Arena
City Manager Wendell White reported a draft lease with Blockbuster to sit before the July 20 council meeting. Blockbuster, owner of the 19,000 seat Blockbuster Pavilion, is one of three bidders for Independence Arena, with a $3 million escrow for renovations offering visible cash commitment. The 37 year old dome has stood unused since 1988, with Blockbuster proposing minor league hockey, UNC Charlotte basketball use, and shows for smaller crowds.
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Bike police to patrol Wilkinson area in Charlotte
Charlotte will expand bicycle patrols beyond uptown with two officers assigned to neighborhoods between Wilkinson Boulevard and Freedom Drive. An $800 donated all terrain bike fleet will begin in the second week of July, boosting area coverage while preserving one on one contact.
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Le ande Adds Six Percent Tax on Mail Subscriptions
The Gazette notes a six percent sales tax on mail subscriptions sent in North Carolina or mailed from NC residents. If delivery fails, call the service desk at 864-3291, open 11:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
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Deadheads sweep Charlotte crowd for Grateful Dead shows
Thousands of Deadheads in Charlotte for Grateful Dead concerts at the Coliseum, many hitchhiking cross country. Police report a few arrests including indecent exposure and drug possession while praising overall peaceful behavior, and fans describe a communal, friendly atmosphere amid mixed opinions on the visitors.
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Webbie” Webster
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