Providence NewsLocal news for Providence (Charlotte, NC) continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.CMS gives schools new freedom- April 16, 2008 "We're putting more decision-making closer to the classroom. We're putting it with principals" For a district that has earned national recognition for top-down directions on how to teach, this is a major step toward loosening the reins. via The Charlotte Observerhttp://www.topix.net/city/charlotte-nc-providence/2008/04/cms-gives-schools-new-freedom?fr... Police: Thieves using garage-door openers caught- April 10, 2008 "Even though these individuals were apprehended today, we are still cautioning citizens not to leave garage door openers in their cars" Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said Wednesday they believe they caught two of the three thieves who have been using stolen garage-door openers to break into homes in southern Mecklenburg over the last two weeks. via Charlotte.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/charlotte-nc-providence/2008/04/police-thieves-using-garage-door... New crime concern: Vehicle break-ins- April 6, 2008 "Some people, their idea is It ain't gonna happen to me." kloppcharlotteobserver.comSouthern Mecklenburg is full of 'hot spots' that Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have identified where concentrated crime is drawing notice.The spots are often where cars are parked -- at hotels, apartments, fitness centers and parks.Police report problems of car break-ins targeting GPS systems, laptops, bags and other items at areas around the region. Spots include parking areas at Ballantyne Village and its...http://www.topix.net/city/charlotte-nc-providence/2008/04/new-crime-concern-vehicle-break-... |