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In a rare collaboration between rivals, Novant Health and Carolinas Healthcare System announced a partnership to address healthcare disparities in Charlotte. Healthcare CEOs Gene Woods and Carl Armato announced the collaboration at a gathering of community organizations and businesses. The announcement included a panel discussion about the challenges faces Charlotte regarding healthcare. “Collaboration is going […]

Russ is known for his heartfelt lyrics, but he may be even notable for his personal style. In an era, when artist prefer to be scene with bling and clothes that set them apart, Russ prefers to blend in. He shares how he came up with concert-gear as well as why his style is so […]

Scary! Roland Martin’s Comparison of North Carolina To Selma Mecklenburg County prosecutors will announce on Wednesday whether charges will be filed in the officer-involved fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott, the Charlotte Observer reported. Thus far, prosecutors have declined to provide any information about the case in which Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer Brentley Vinson fatally shot Scott. […]

A Heartfelt Letter For Kanye Newcomer Russ isn’t shy about sharing his skills as a producer and an artist, but when it comes to basketball Chewy put him to the test. In part one of this revealing two-part interview, Russ and Chewy battled over the best picks for an NBA all-star team and who’s the best […]

The new Mint Museum exhibit “Requiem for Mother Emanuel” commemorates the senseless murder of nine members of Charleston’s Mother Emanuel church. The exhibit opened last week and continues at the Randolph Road branch until Feb. 19. The shooting deaths still wrings fresh here. We’re just down the street from Charleston. Our city son, Malcolm Graham, […]

It’s the holiday season; the time of year we look forward to so we can fellowship with family and let’s be honest – EAT! There are many studies that show people gain weight during the holiday season. While the exact amount of weight is debated by these many studies, the fact remains that we give […]

In the Mannequin Challenge, you’re supposed to be still, but that’s not how we get down at Radio One Charlotte. See what happens after the challenge ends, and the real fun begins.

Kirk Franklin kicked off the Harvest For Hope Concert Explosion with a powerful message about faith and strength. He reminded us that in these unsettled times, we must remember who is our true source of strength.

We couldn’t resist doing our own U Name It Challenge considering that we ended the week with a delicious potluck that featured home cooked meals that were soul food delight. The Latest Music, Celebrities and Interviews: Please Read: Powerful Mint Exhibit Recalls Charleston Massacre

When you see a homeless person what is your immediate reaction? When you’re at a stop light, overpass or leaving a grocery store and a disheveled person in need asks for money or food do you ignore the person, provide a small amount of change or perhaps hurry to get away? These are provocative questions […]

Author and commentator Kevin Powell spoke at Country Day School earlier this week about the need to turn fear into action following Donald Trump’s election as president. Northwest School of the Arts senior Essynce Minter captured the event. Read the full story here.   Sign Up For Our Newsletter!

“Old School1053-Subscribers Thanksgiving Potluck seemed like the right time to do our Mannequin Challenge. Could the team at Radio One Charlotte, keep it together and hold still? Watch the video to find out. ICMYI: New Music On The Way From Mariah Carey, Jazmine Sullivan And Lloyd