A 27-year-old man was arrested Monday in Guilford County in connection with the death of 32-year-old Ahylea Willard, a Charlotte women who was found shot on Oct.23. Tyquawon Parker was arrested on Monday and has been charged with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon and firearm by felon, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police announced in a statement on
Read MoreDaBaby was once considered one of the most popular artists in rap music with chart-topping hits and multiple Grammy nominations, but it seems the sentiment may be changing. After unsuccessfully trying to entice fans to purchase tickets to an upcoming concert, some wonder if his not-so-popular antics, like making homophobic and sexist comments, have begun
Read More“Giving Tuesday” has passed but that doesn’t mean giving has to end. Giving Tuesday is a national movement that encourages people and organizations to give back to their communities. It occurs each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Welfare Info reported that the North Carolina poverty rate was 4.69% higher than the national average of
Read MoreCharlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is cracking down on street takeover groups. In previous incidents, these groups have shut down various intersections, taking part in racing & other reckless driving acts, police say. According to a statement by CMPD, on Nov. 18 and 19, officers conducted stops at numerous locations in the Charlotte area. The total operation resulted in
Read MoreMexican authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect in the death of Shanquella Robinson, a Charlotte woman who died under mysterious circumstances while vacationing in Mexico, a Mexican prosecutor told ABC News . The warrant was issued for one of Robinson’s friends, who has been described as “the direct aggressor” in events that
Read MoreThe Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) took a hit during COVID with declining ticket sales. Although federal funding helped the CSO stay afloat, the orchestra needed new ways to increase support and is now diversifying its reach. One way the CSO is reaching new audiences is by diversifying talent and ensuring that people in the crowd
Read MoreWell hello there, friends. My name is Lucky the good boy, and I am 14 years old. Don’t let my age fool you though…I am just as quirky and energetic as some of the younger pups. This story is about my journey at the Humane Society of Charlotte and all of the nice people who
Read MoreIt’s the holiday season once again, and while some people are gearing up to enjoy the holidays with their families and friends, others may have a harder time finding holiday joy. Mental Health America estimates that 5% of Americans experience seasonal depression. Sometimes referred to as “the holiday blues,” it is a type of depression
Read MoreOn Oct. 5, law enforcement authorities in South Carolina stopped a charter bus traveling from Shaw University in Raleigh to an educational conference in Atlanta. Aboard were 18 students and two staff members. Body camera footage released by the Spartanburg County and Cherokee County sheriff offices shows an officer telling the bus driver he was
Read MoreCharlotte’s Thanksgiving parade is celebrating its 76th year this season. Since its beginning in 1947, the parade has seen many faces and performances. This year, the Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade will feature several high school and community marching bands, 18 floats, dance performances and more. Contemporary Gospel Singer Karen Poole and Grammy-nominated R&B trio
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