Bryson Best, our kid contributor, is back from Las Vegas, where he got a chance to talk to NBA Hall of Famer Julius “Dr.J” Erving. Best received an invite to attend the Advancement of Blacks in Sports conference, where Erving was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. Best asked Erving about what it meant to receive the
Read MoreWhat do you think happens at a motorcycling event? Calvin Owens spent time learning about the pretty lady riding the Harley Davidson. Now she is his wife. Kenya shares their story. Bride: Kenya Owens, 44, area property manager, native of Graham, North Carolina Groom: Calvin Owens, 35, truck driver, native of Buffalo, New York Current Residence: Gibsonville,
Read MoreWhile quarantining during the pandemic, Gordon Holliday, a Charlotte-based fashion designer, was in search of his next project. He spent his days in isolation watching TV, but little did he know his inspiration would come from an anime show on Netflix. The series title, “Yasuke” showed the story of the first-ever known Black samurai warrior in
Read MoreCharlotte Regional Visitors Authority helps us explore local Black-owned restaurants across Charlotte, allowing us to tell the stories behind these businesses. Find guides for where to eat, no matter what you’re craving, at CharlottesGotALot.com Long-time Charlotte resident Christina Bowman was looking for a way to honor her mother’s cooking skills when she got the notion to launch a
Read MoreVoters in Charlotte carried Democrats to a landslide victory in Tuesday’s municipal elections, handing Mayor Vi Lyles a third term and electing four Democrats to fill the four at-large seats on Charlotte City Council. Only one Democrat was defeated in an election that saw just 12% of eligible voters cast a ballot. In District 6,
Read MoreLondon Mobley walked into the polling site at First Ward Creative Arts Academy on Tuesday, accompanied by her dad, to cast the first vote of her 18-year-old life. “It felt good, the Central Piedmont Community College student told QCity Metro after registering her vote. In a municipal election with few competitive races, voting was light
Read MoreAs the Omega Psi Phi Conclave ends today in uptown Charlotte, local tourism officials are recognizing its potential impact. Not since 2014 has a larger convention been held in Charlotte, according to the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA). That was the year Charlotte hosted more than 10,000 women who came to attend the Alpha Kappa
Read MoreNorth Carolina has confirmed 27 cases of the monkeypox virus, and 18 are here in Mecklenburg County — an increase from the 12 cases reported last week. In response, North Carolina health officials recently expanded the eligibility for people seeking the monkeypox vaccine. The vaccine is now available to gay or bisexual men or transgender individuals
Read MoreProperty tax bills are due on Sept. 1 and must be paid by Jan 5. 2023 to avoid interests. All payments made on Jan. 6 will have a 2% interest rate with an additional 0.75% for February and every following month. Ways you can pay: Online: Visit this website to pay via credit, debit, or eCheck. By phone:
Read MoreThe Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department released photographs of a man suspected of killing a woman at a bank ATM in the University City area. Karen Baker, 48, died July 13 after she was shot during a robbery in the 9600 block of University City Boulevard. The shooting was reported shortly after 5:48 a.m. The police
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