Enlarge Matthews cancer survivor Jeff Davis with daughter Jessica. (Photo: Presbyterian Hospital)

Posted: February 1st, 2012 Lee Howard

• When is a business not a business? When it involves gambling, as far as York County officials are concerned. The Catawba Indian Nation wants to open a full-scale casino on its York reservation, which has irked presumably “pro-business” local officials. 
•  Nolan Hargis of Mint Hill was six months old when he was diagnosed with cancer. Jeff Davis of Matthews was 42. Both are cancer survivors being featured in this year’s survivor calendar published by Presbyterian Buddy Kemp Cancer Support Center. The calendar raises awareness about cancer and brings in money to support the center.
• As anticipated, Charlotte police Monday rousted the Occupy Charlotte encampment at the Old City Courthouse. Seven were arrested. It’s a scene playing itself out at Occupy sites across the country.
• Stagnant sales-tax revenues are prompting the Charlotte Area Transit System to seek its fourth fare increase in as many years for bus and light rail. CATS is proposing to raise the one-way local fare for buses and trains to $2, up from $1.75.
• The former home of George Davis, built in 1895 for Johnson C. Smith University’s first black professor, will be restored. The historic landmark early next year is expected to house the Foster Village Network Center, a support program for teens who’ve aged out of foster care.
• The Human Rights Campaign North Carolina Gala is Feb. 23-26. A multitude of state and national gay rights leaders are expected to attend. The event will be held at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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