In a banking town long dominated by a few financial giants, US Bank, a relative newcomer to Charlotte, could be viewed as an underdog. Although US Bank employs more than 900 back office workers in Charlotte, dating back to a 2005 acquisition, it did not open its first Charlotte branch (on Tryon Street in uptown)
Read MoreNorth Carolina Central University Chancellor Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye said city, county and state officials should devote more resources to combating violent crime following an on-campus shooting Saturday that left two men dead. The victims were not students or associated with the university, school officials said. The shooting happened in a parking lot near the
Read MoreA law to require voter identification in North Carolina discriminates against Black voters, making it unconstitutional, according to a 2-1 Superior Court ruling Friday in Wake County. Citing a federal court ruling, the judges explained that the decision did not find “any member of the General Assembly who voted in favor of S.B. 824 harbors
Read MoreLast week, 74% of quiz takers knew that a neighborhood of affordable homes is coming to a west Charlotte property that once housed the Plato Price School, which was built in 1915 to educate Black students. Yet only 34% knew about the stair climb at Truist Field last Saturday to memorialize the 9/11 victims. Now
Read MoreIn another month or so, the fall foliage will be on full display — the perfect time to head for the North Carolina mountains. I go at least once a year with my family, typically in the fall. Our close proximity to the Blue Ridge range is one of the things I like most about
Read MoreChristian Haynes was sitting at home bored one day during the pandemic when he decided to post a comedic video on TikTok. What he never imagined was that the video would go viral…and lead to work pitching products for pay on social media channels. “Especially during the pandemic, I just wanted to make a positive
Read MoreTwenty-five years ago, the city of Rock Hill adopted the slogan “No Room For Racism.” This December, that mantra will be front and center as the city hosts the inaugural No Room For Racism Collegiate Basketball Classic, bringing together NCAA Division I schools and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Over three days — Dec.
Read MoreAs a student at North Carolina A&T University, Tia Boyd always enjoyed hosting social events and parties. She particularly enjoyed co-hosting events with students from other historically Black colleges and universities whenever their teams would play each other. Graduating with a computer science degree in 2002, Boyd moved to Charlotte and joined her local alumni
Read MorePosted on: June 04, 2021 With summer vacation approaching and restrictions related to the COVID-19 outbreak easing, families are ready to travel and spend time away from home once again. While some pet owners are comfortable leaving their furry friends at home with reputable boarders or trusted pet-sitters, others prefer to travel with their pets.
Read MoreIn honor of Take Your Dog To Work Day, celebrated on June 25, we’re listing some important information on the growing trend among US workplaces: taking your dog to the office with you. The benefits of allowing your pet to accompany you to the office can be numerous, including avoiding separation anxiety and re-introduction of
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