The Final Four - Are You Ready?

The Final Four is here! Who are cheering for? I have to go with the hometown favorite... Duke! Come and join me and many other dedicated fans at the Fox and the Hound this Saturday. Where else can you find these perks:

• Numerous screens to view Final Four
• Excellent food and beverages at great prices
• Dedicated fans dressed in their favorite team's apparel
• A frenzy of pool tables on the upper level
• Superior customer service

Fox and the Hound, located in Uptown, Charlotte, will be the hot spot for fans Saturday! If you plan on attending, post a comment. If you know another hot spot to watch the Final Four, post a comment.

Saturday's Special:

• $3 Budweiser and Bud Light 16oz Aluminums
• $3.50 Budweiser and Bud Light Big Draft
• $5 Monster Bombs
• $11.99 Budweiser and Bud Light Buckets

Check out their website to view more http://www.foxandhound.com/locations/charlotte-uptown

Stick to the Speed Limit - Rock Hill, SC

I travel from Charlotte, N.C. to Columbia, S.C. frequently. Their are several towns I stop in for leisure purposes: Rock Hill, SC; Fort Mill, SC; and Winnsboro, SC. Rock Hill seems to be my favorite of the three because they have wonderful consignment shops, flea markets, great food, and friendly locals. Rock Hill has a small town feel which most visitors fall in love with. Visitors that come through the town via I-77 quickly learn speeding is not tolerated on any level. State troopers are in full effect by air and ground. My foot tends to get heavy on an open highway, but when I cross the Rock Hill state line it becomes lighter than a feather. If you tend to speed, you will be pulled over in Rock Hill. Be safe stick to the speed limit.

Road Construction Season for NCDOT

Many roads in Charlotte, N.C. are being resurfaced due to numerous potholes plaguing the city. Greenways are also being restored to beautify our communties. The refurbishing of roads and greenways give residents a sense of pride about their communties. However, coping with the process prior to completing these changes may cause a little frustration.

• Mapping alternative routes for a timely commute
• Preparing for intense mid-day traffic
• Reducing travel speed in construction zones
• Exercising patience in 5 o'clock traffic jams

These minor adjustments will not take away from the grand prize - a beautiful city for everyone to enjoy. It is fantastic to see the NCDOT crew working so hard to preserve our roads and greenways. Better roads make for a wonderful commute and less time at the repair shop. According to News Channel 36, other projects underway are:

• 0.9 miles of University City Blvd (N.C. 49) from east of the Target shopping center to Harris Teeter
• 1.4 miles of Woodlawn Road (S.R. 3814) from east of South Blvd (S.R. 3998) to Park Road (S.R 3867)
• 1.3 miles of Rea Road (S.R. 3624) from Old Providence Road to Colony Road
• 0.8 miles of Brookshire Blvd (N.C. 16) from the bridge deck at I -85 to the concrete pavement joint
• 1.2 miles of North Polk Street (S.R. 4982) from Pineville Matthews Road (N. C. 51) to I-485 bridge deck

List continues at http://www.wcnc.com/news/local

Ansley Falls has Revitalized the 6000 Block of Tyvola Road

Ansley Falls, located in beautiful Southwest Charlotte, North Carolina, has brought a refreshing look to the 6000 block of Tyvola Road. The luxury apartment homes are currently under construction, but it does not take a genius to recognize how they boosted the aura of the block. The road is repaved, new sidewalks are in place, and the landscaping is impeccable. In the early stages of construction, I resided in the The Pointe Apartments - one of the neighboring apartment communities. My neighbors and I were enthused with the wooded area being replaced by apartment homes. Many residents from neighboring communties walk and jog frequently along the new sidewalk. This location is well-known for its diversity and community pride. The area is centrally located to many shops and public transportation. If you are searching for a new community to grow with, take a glance at this area. If you are interested in Ansley Falls, Opening is April 2010!