Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred Sunday where a juvenile was shot in the Hickory Grove area. According to a statement by CMPD, shortly after 5:35 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service in the 8000 block of First Run Circle. When officers arrived, they located a juvenile victim suffering from
Read MoreToday, Black people are starting business in increasingly large numbers. According to a recent article in US News & World Report, there were 20% more Black-owned businesses in the third quarter of 2021 than there were before the pandemic.* If you’re considering starting a business or expanding the one you have, this is a great
Read MoreAs the school year comes to an end, kids need some fun, engaging activities to do throughout the summer months. Here are some programs for students kindergarten to high school. Carolina Kids’ Voices Dates: Three sessions June 13-17, July 11-15, August 1-5Where: Myers Park Baptist Church (1900 Queens Road)Cost: $195 camp tuition plus $25 registration
Read MoreElectric vehicles of all brands, shapes, and sizes gleamed in the almost 90-degree sun at Clean AIRE NC’s EVs for Equity event at Northwest School of the Arts on Saturday where community organizations dedicated to sustainable energy, transportation, and, of course, clean air shared their initiatives with the public. Northwest School of the Arts is
Read MoreRajah Caruth, an upcoming Junior at HBCU, Winston Salem State University, will be competing Friday evening in the General Tire 150 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. If he wins, the rising star will top the ranks as No. 1 in the ARCA Menards Series for Rev Racing. QCity Metro spoke to Rajah Caruth hours before his
Read MoreIt’s memorial day weekend and Charlotte is full of fun to-do’s! Check out our picks of the best happenings in the QC. And thank you to our military veterans. Friday Kick the weekend off with some fun outdoors. 2022 Speed Street Music Festival: Speed Street is back and they’re bringing live music, driver appearances and
Read MoreWhat would you do if a Tiger walked up and tapped you on the shoulder? It happened to Mykala. What happened next left her crying and the crowd cheering. Bride: Mykala Pearson Brisbane, 27, medical practice management, native of Rock Hill, SCGroom: Zachary Brisbane, 26, program manager, native of Pasadena, MDCurrent Residence: MarylandWedding Date: May 6, 2022Venue/Location: Crystal Ballroom-
Read MoreElla Scarborough, Mecklenburg County commissioner and Charlotte groundbreaker, passed away on Tuesday, May 24 at the age of 75. Throughout her life, Scarborough was a pillar in the Queen City, serving on the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners from her election in 2014 until this year. The Sumter, South Carolina native was the first African
Read MoreThere was a feeling of panic for Sherianne Breeland as she walked down yet another aisle with no baby formula. Everyday she goes out to the store to find food for her five-month-old son Josiah with little success. “My son still has about four cans left, but it’s the sample of cans that the doctor’s office
Read MoreHappy Monday, QCity! The week is off to a stormy start but there’s still plenty going on, check out these events to have an awesome and hopefully dry week. Monday Laughs and Stanzas: Laugh away the Monday blues at this free event where you can enjoy comedy, spoken word and soul poetry all in one
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