University City

UNC Charlotte joins battle of tuition petition

When leaders in North Carolina’s General Assembly scrambled in August to find a cure for their budget woes, the University of North Carolina system was one of the many entities to feel the impact. Now, students across the state are hitting their residence halls and cafeterias to gain troops in their budget battle.

'Nightmare' intersection to get facelift

Improvements are coming soon to a University City intersection that routinely pits drivers against University City Boulevard traffic and oncoming trains.

Curing Crohn’s – 13.1 miles at a time

Jordan Sorrells loves art. By day, the University City resident is an artist, sculptor, painter and teacher. And while art fuels him, Sorrells is driven to run another 13.1 miles closer to a cure.

Changes draw more people to UCity YMCA

Working out while enjoying your favorite show is now much easier at the University City branch of the YMCA.

A six-week renovation project that started in November and ended last month introduced a number of changes, cosmetic and substantial to members.

Vance twins take flight

Each year roughly 17,000 applicants nationwide apply for one of 2,500 prestigious Air Force JROTC scholarships available. This year, two of its recipients come from the same University City home.

UCity housing market improving? Reply hazy

UNIVERSITY CITY – After watching University City’s housing market fall the past three years, at least one leader of the real estate industry is predicting prices will stabilize in 2010.

But that doesn’t mean those trying to sell their homes should expect to see buyers lining up at their doors any time soon.