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New exhibit looks through a Black woman’s lens

A photo series debuting at The Light Factory this weekend will feature the work of seven Black female photographers.  The exhibit, “Black Gaze: Through a Woman’s Eyes,” is the culmination of almost a year’s work from a mentorship headed by photographer Titus Heagins. The 10-month commitment, comprised of workshops and group meetings, is intended to

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New home for Black-owned beauty supply shop

As they near their third anniversary, Arkay, one of few Black-owned beauty supply stores in Charlotte, is moving to a new address that the owner says will be great for business.  Arkay recently signed a 61-month lease at JW Clay Station. The owner says the area will offer more foot traffic to the store.  Though

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Summer safety: what the experts say

For many people, summer is a welcome season. The warmer weather and increased daylight offer a chance to get active outdoors and spend more time in the sun. But summer habits can also pose certain risks to well-being, like heat-related illnesses, overexposure to the sun and drowning. QCity Metro spoke with three wellness experts to

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Officers acted appropriately in fatal shooting last year

After nearly one year, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released body camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that resulted in officers fatally shooting an armed suspect. Following their investigation, the department said officers acted appropriately during the incident. The video, dated June 26, 2022, shows Kevin Boston holding a gun and walking away from officers after allegedly

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Human remains found near Steele Creek woods

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police officers found human remains near Steele Creek woods on Saturday afternoon. According to a statement from CMPD, shortly before 1:00 p.m., officers responded to a check the welfare call in the 6600 block of Dupont Drive. When officers got there, they found the remains of a man near the woods. Police said

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