[ad_1] Two youths were shot and seriously injured Saturday night in uptown Charlotte, police said. According to a statement from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the incident happened shortly after 11 p.m. when officers responded to the 400 block of South Church Street near Romare Bearden Park. They found the two youths who had been shot.
Read More[ad_1] An affordable housing apartment complex recently opened in northwest Charlotte. Sugaree Place Apartments, located in the historic Hidden Valley neighborhood, was designed to alleviate the rising rent prices in Charlotte for low-income residents. Construction began in early 2022 and was completed this year. Move-ins began in late September. The $15 million project was funded
Read More[ad_1] Cornel West visited Johnson C. Smith University recently as part of the college’s Lycreum Engagement Series, an effort to engage the school’s community in “critical and thoughtful dialogue.” The visit comes just weeks after West, who is a well-known professor, author and activist, announced his plan to run for president in 2024. During his
Read More[ad_1] Friday Veterans’ Day Parade: Visit Uptown at 11 a.m. on Friday to celebrate veterans. High school bands, south troops, active military and first-responder units, motorcycles and classic vehicles, and more will part of the parade.Charlotte Symphony: The Hot Sardines: Listen to brassy horn arrangements, rollicking piano, and incredible vocals. Thanksgiving: 2016: This new comedy by
Read More[ad_1] Beyond Open, a small business grant program, awarded 116 small businesses within Charlotte’s Corridors of Opportunity in its second round. Funding totaled $4.8 million from the second round of applications. The program is part of Foundation For The Carolinas, and more than 400 applicants completed a competitive review process. Those accepted receive grants ranging
Read More[ad_1] “The Wiz” is an iconic part of Black entertainment history, and revamping the show to meet audience expectations — post multiple Broadway runs and a star-studded film — isn’t an easy feat. But with a few creative freedoms slightly different than the film and a few big casting names of their own, “The Wiz”
Read More[ad_1] The Carolina Panthers (1-7) will travel to face the Chicago Bears (2-7) on Thursday night. The Panthers have just come off a disappointing home loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 5. Rookie quarterback Bryce Young had by far the worst game of his career, throwing two interceptions, both returned for touchdowns. His play
Read More[ad_1] Baker Jasmine Macon, 33, said she hopes customers will be open-minded about her confections. Macon owns Beyond Amazing Donuts, a donut shop in Charlotte that specializes in next-level donuts. The shop’s selections are seasonal and range from glazed, dipped, sprinkled or filled. Get our top newsletter straight to your inbox! Macon, a native of
Read More[ad_1] Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced plans on Monday to open “calming rooms” in 18 schools across the county. The calming rooms are designed to be used by students and staff to improve mental health. The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), an advisory group that offers advice for school health programs, was awarded a $60,000 grant through
Read More[ad_1] Before going to the polls, Tanya Lewis weighed all the options in regard to voting on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Bond. There could be a potential tax increase, but the district is in dire need of addressing school conditions. At the end of the day, she decided to vote for the bond. She said the bond
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