Michael Tomsic

N.C., S.C. Unemployment Drops To Lowest Rate In Years

Michael Tomsic — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:58:05 +0000

North Carolina's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level in four years, and South Carolina's unemployment rate has declined to the lowest point in five years. That's according to figures released Friday for the month of April.

Commissioners Battle In First Meeting Since Firing Jones

Michael Tomsic — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:44:49 +0000

A meeting of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners Tuesday turned into a series of heated exchanges between commissioners with accusations of ethics violations, sexism and racism. It was the board’s first public meeting since it fired county manager Harry Jones.

Thousands Of Fans, Hundreds Of Swimmers Attend Charlotte UltraSwim

Michael Tomsic — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:13:32 +0000

Charlotte was home to some of the biggest names in swimming over the weekend. Olympic gold medal winners like Ryan Lochte, Ricky Berens and Dana Vollmer were in town to compete in the Charlotte UltraSwim.

Dozens Of Olympic Swimmers Compete In Charlotte

Michael Tomsic — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:25:14 +0000

There are 22 Olympic medal winners diving into the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center this weekend – and that's only counting the Americans.

Some of the fastest swimmers in the world begin competing in Charlotte Thursday. Hundreds of swimmers are coming to town for the Charlotte UltraSwim, including dozens of Olympians from the U.S. and abroad. The competition has taken place here since 1986.

N.C. GOP Leaders Unveil Plan To Cut, Expand Taxes

Michael Tomsic — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:13:04 +0000

"The largest tax cut in North Carolina history." That's how Republican state senate leaders describe the tax plan they unveiled Tuesday. But that plan also expands the sales tax to many more services.

Intensive Care Specialists 'See The Patient' From A High-Tech Desk

Michael Tomsic — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:21:20 +0000

Starting this week, patients in critical condition at three Charlotte hospitals will have an extra set of eyes watching over them. That's because Carolinas HealthCare System is rolling out a sort of virtual command center in Mint Hill. From there, intensive care specialists will monitor patients.

President Obama: Foxx Will Be 'Outstanding' Transportation Secretary

Michael Tomsic — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:22:17 +0000

President Obama made it official Monday afternoon: he's nominating Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx to become the next U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

With Foxx standing by his side at a White House press conference, the president said that the mayor will be an "outstanding" transportation secretary, and that Foxx's focus on transit has helped to create jobs and attract new businesses to Charlotte.

FAA Furloughs Mean 'Sporadic' Delays At CLT

Michael Tomsic — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:08:59 +0000

Passengers at the Charlotte airport can expect short delays to be an ongoing but somewhat random problem. Delays have increased since the Federal Aviation Administration started furloughing workers Sunday because of the sequester.

Better But Still Bad, Charlotte Bobcats Fire Coach Mike Dunlap

Michael Tomsic — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:42:09 +0000

The Charlotte Bobcats fired head coach Mike Dunlap Tuesday.

Dunlap took over the worst team in NBA history when he became head coach last summer. The Bobcats had just set the record for the worst winning percentage ever, winning just seven of their 66 games during a lockout-shortened season.

N.C. Advocates, Business Leaders React To Immigration Proposal

Michael Tomsic — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:03:24 +0000

"A good first step." That's how some North Carolina immigration advocates and business leaders are describing the immigration overhaul filed in the U.S. Senate Wednesday.