WBTV reporter Steve Crump, who produced documentaries spotlighting the lives of famous Black Americans died Tuesday following battling an extended illness. He was 65 years old. Crump was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2018 and after five yearsof treatments, he returned to work at WBTV in June this year. Crump’s wife Cathy said he was
Read MoreWhen we first met Josiah Russell in 2022, he had just been invited to sing on stage with R&B artist Kehlani at Dreamville Festival in Raleigh. He was also the newly elected Mr.NCCU but had not yet been coronated. Now, the recent graduate is focusing on growing his gospel music career and preparing for a
Read MoreGovernor Roy Cooper announced a new initiative recently to support North Carolina’s school bus drivers. Gov. Cooper said the state “desperately needs more school bus drivers” and the $1 million initiative will help address the growing shortage. He made the announcement during a visit Tuesday to Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools’ transporation lot on Wilkinson Boulevard. CMS
Read MoreThe long Labor Day weekend is just days away, and if you’re still deciding how to spend it, the QCity Metro team has some suggestions. The best part? They’re all in driving distance of Charlotte. Take a look and plan your trip. Editor’s note: Some of the guides we publish are underwritten by sponsors. In
Read MoreGreg & Subrina Collier, of BayHaven Restaurant Group, announced plans for another restaurant to open this year in Charlotte’s Midtown area. In addition to their annual BayHaven Food & Wine Festival, the restauranters currently operate two other restaurants in Charlotte, Leah & Louise at Camp North End and Uptown Yolk in South End. According to
Read MoreParis Rollins began noticing patches of missing hair on top of her scalp in middle school. “There’s been a lot of times where I’ve just cried because I don’t feel pretty,” Rollins said. She described the hair loss as the source of teasing from her classmates. Over time, the patches became more “severe” and noticeable. As
Read MoreThis is the second in a three-part series about Renaissance West, an attempt to revitalize a west Charlotte neighborhood through an education village approach. Tomorrow: Renaissance West leaders hope school improvements bring gains in North Carolina’s grading system. Charlotte’s Renaissance West Community Initiative, which is trying to break the cycle of poverty by pairing an
Read MoreLooking to add some fun, beauty and culture to your life? The Mint Museum offers a variety of events for all ages. Here is a look at some artful experiences happening this fall at the Mint. Exhibitions “The Vault“ When: Now through September 17 Where: Mint Museum Uptown About: The Vault features objects from the
Read MoreA popular soul food restaurant closed its doors yesterday after 22 years in business. La’Wan’s Soul Food Restaurant had served the Charlotte area since 2001. The family-owned business, located at 7520 S Tryon St., was known for its “homestyle family recipes” with a modern twist. In an Instagram post on Saturday, owner La’Wan Adams attributed
Read MoreJohnson C. Smith University Golden Bulls football Head Coach Maurice Flowers wants to address the little things ahead of the season. Though their last scrimmage was canceled because of a heat advisory on Saturday, Flowers used the setback to remind the team of its struggles last year and beyond. “It’s our last week of preparations
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