North Carolina School System Rolls Out Big Change
If you are like me, and if you have been in your career long enough, you see some changes. Our source, wsoctv.com found one such guy. This North Carolina school…
If you are like me, and if you have been in your career long enough, you see some changes. Our source, wsoctv.com found one such guy. This North Carolina school system rolls out big changes and Richard Thomas has been there for just about all of them.
North Carolina School System Rolls Out Big Change
Channel 9 found Richard Thomas who has been driving a school bus a long long time. He started back in the 70s driving a school bus in Charlotte. And now he will be the first driver in Charlotte-Mecklenburg to drive an electric school bus in the district.
Richard tells Channel 9, he started out on a 1979 Chevy 5 speed and gave this quote to Channel 9 reporter Jonathan Lowe, “You worked for your money back then, let me put it like that. When the automatics came around ‘86, it was a new thing with CMS.”

Right now there are 3 electric school buses on the road in Charlotte Mecklenburg but next year there will be a whole lot more. According to the school's director of transportation, there will be 27 electric school buses on the road in North Carolina's largest county. This North Carolina school system is rolling out big changes to get kids into the classroom.
Directly from Channel 9," Earlier this year, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced nearly $27 million in federal funds to purchase 114 electric school buses for the state. About 98% went to low-income, rural, or tribal communities."
Of course these new electric buses are quiet and eco friendly and right now will be on shorter routes. To learn more check out all the details from wsoctv.com. Watch out for these new buses, they do look a little different but have that same precious cargo.
4 Charlotte Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving
If you enjoy Thanksgiving but not all the cooking, then maybe you want something done for you. Maybe you do not want to do any dishes, meal prep, or have to host. What's your next best option? Well, plenty of people take Thanksgiving and put their own twist on it by going out to eat for the holiday.
Gather all your friends and family that you normally would and make that reservation at one of your favorite restaurants for Thanksgiving dinner. There are a few restaurants in the Charlotte area that would be great destinations for you to enjoy a great meal.
Whether you are eating alone or eating with a group, book those reservations early so you do not have to stress. You want to be able to enjoy the holiday, enjoy a great meal, and have none of the hassle that would come with hosting dinner yourself.
But, where should you go? No worries, that's where I come in. I went ahead and looked up a few places that are open on Thanksgiving and some that also offer special menus for the holidays. So, take your pick and book that Thanksgiving reservation today.
Charlotte Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving
Church & Union Charotte
Church and Union Charlotte is typically a go to for many people as they are always open for Thanksgiving. The restaurant offers modern-American cuisine for guests to enjoy. For Thanksgiving, they will offer a fixed 3-course menu that's $70 per adult and $30 for kids 12 and under. You can select from options such as sweet potato bisque, brown sugar pork belly, seared salmon, acorn squash, cornbread stuffing, and more.
STK - Charlotte
STK is inviting everyone to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with them this year. You will have two options - dining in or take out with STK this holiday season. It will be a mixture of elegance and comfort classic all in one bite. The menu offers a wide range of items such as braised beef short ribs, crispy calamari, red king crab, parmesan truffle fries, and more!
Red Rocks Cafe
If steakhouse and seafood are what you're craving for Thanksgiving, then you may want to check out Red Rocks Cafe. Located in SouthPark, they are known for their steaks, pasta, and seafood. Book your reservation today to enjoy a wide range of options from crab cakes and cajun pasta to cajun ribeye and blackened chicken club.
204 North Kitchen & Cocktails
If you have never been to 204 North, then Thanksgiving might be the perfect time to give it a try. They have reservations available for Thanksgiving and a menu to die for. I have been here a few times and let me tell you, some of the best food I have had in Charlotte. The truffle fries and Brussel sprouts are to die for and the basil pesto pasta is 10/10. You should certainly take a visit if you haven't been before.