Month: May 2022

CMPD investigating shooting incident where juvenile was shot

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

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From arts to sports, here are some of Charlotte’s youth summer enrichment programs

As 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

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20 things to do for Memorial Day weekend (and six ways to save money) – Livin’ Charlotte

It’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

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Something to Cheer About – Q City Metro

What 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-

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Ella Scarborough, a longtime Mecklenburg County commissioner and political trailblazer, dies at 75

Ella 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

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