Charlotte

  Carolina Panthers trampled over the Miami Dolphins last night in a 45-21 Monday night victory at Bank of America Stadium. Cam Newton finished with a season high four touchdowns, having completed 21 of 35 passes for 254 yards.  The franchise celebrated a record breaking 548 net yards, and Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart ran 17 […]

Home security is a multi-billion dollar industry.  Some of the biggest names in home alarm systems are competing with a bevy of security systems offered by online companies, as well as retail stores.  So breaking into home alarm security can be quite a challenge. However, Jenell Jackson, CEO of Silver Shield Security has found a […]

Election Day is today and North Carolinians go to the polls to vote for mayors, city councils and referenda. There are elections going down in 92 counties statewide. Make sure you’re registered to vote and then  find your polling place here. Polling places throughout all of North Carolina are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.  If you’re […]

One-stop absentee voting (commonly known as “early voting”) allows any registered voter to cast an absentee ballot in person on select days prior to Election Day. The last day for early voting for Charlotte-Mecklenburg is tomorrow, November 4, 2017 . Unlike on Election Day, when registered voters can only vote at their specific precinct, one-stop […]

The race for Charlotte Mayor is winding down and the candidates are traversing the city to get voters to the polls on Tuesday.  Democrat Vy Lyles and Republican Kenny Smith are pulling all the stops to ensure a victory.  Which candidate will win?  Well, the voters will decide on Tuesday. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland […]

Now is the best time to plan which college(s) you’d like to apply to so you can become familiar with their deadlines and requirements. During the week of November 13-17, volunteers at hundreds of NC high schools will help students submit online applications for admission. During this week, all North Carolina colleges and universities accept the College Board or […]

As Breast Cancer Awareness month comes to a close, it’s critical that our support of survivors continue. According to the American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer is the most common form of cancer among American women.  The mortality rate of Breast Cancer is higher in African American women than whites.  When a woman is diagnosed with […]

The author of ‘The Hero-ine Within’ Michelle Tonkin stops by our social studios to talk with “Community Voices” host, Ron Holland about having fulfillment in your purpose as a woman. Take a look at the full interview: https://youtu.be/6RoH-DWMRes Listen to Ron Holland every weekend starting at 5am on Praise 100.9! RELATED: Preparing Youth For Life Not […]

Finding your purpose in life can be a challenge.  If you’re spiritual antenna is up or your drive and motivation is at it’s optimum, finding your purpose is a little easier.  Do you know your purpose in life?  ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland talked with Michelle Tonkin, author of the book, The Hero-ine Within: Finding […]

20 years after the Million Man March in Washington, D.C., Ron Holland speaks with Minister Corey Muhammad about the importance of the symbol of brotherhood and sticking together as a people during these change of times. Take a look at the full interview: https://youtu.be/4RrhY1zCzBw Make sure you tune in to Ron Holland every weekend at […]

There are host of critically important issues impacting the City of Charlotte.  Chief among them are affordable housing, police/community relations and crime.  There’s also a bevy of hugely positive things happening in Charlotte, including a number of building projects and redevelopment efforts all around the Queen City.  How do you feel about Charlotte? ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ […]

Ron Holland of Community Voices talks to Pam Wideman about the City of Charlotte’s new series, Eat And Meet that’s happening throughout October to connect with the different departments within the City of Charlotte. Take a look at the interview below: https://youtu.be/4LiGj2OS5-A   You can get more information about Meet and Eat on the city […]