Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board of Education approved a new magnet plan on Wednesday that would diversify magnet schools. The plan is designed to increase economic diversity in CMS school. The plan primarily affects students who are entering the magnet programs, according to a Charlotte Observer story. Want the latest news and gossip at your fingertips? Text […]
Often political candidates visit black churches to get out the vote. Presidential candidate Sec. Hillary Clinton visited Little Rock A.M.E. Zion in October. On Sunday, director Lee Daniels visited First Baptist-West to get out the vote before Tuesday’s election, according to QC City Metro. Want gospel news at your fingertips? Text NC to 60796 to […]
Photos: Pharrell And Bernie Sanders With Hillary Clinton In Raleigh Charlotte’s business, community and church leaders joined hundreds of people at Romare Bearden Park on Sunday for One Charlotte Day. It was a day of prayer, music and promises to eradicate the disparities that divide Charlotte into haves and have-nots. Novant’s Jesse Cureton (a Charlotte native), Bank of […]
A few tidbits about Queen Sophia Charlotte, Britain's first Black Queen.
The 2016 Presidential election is days away. Early voting numbers suggest that North Carolina is one of a few must win battle ground states. With over 2 million votes cast in North Carolina, down ballot elections has tightened in the race for Governor and Senate. In the closing days of the race, US Senate […]
A Pizza Hut employee shot an armed robber Sunday morning here in the Queen City. On this past Sunday, October 30th after closing hours, three men walked into a Pizza Hut in west Charlotte and attempted to rob the business. One man pulled a gun out on employees and in turn one of the employees pulled […]
Donald Trump spoke at a rally in Concord today. He will speak in Raleigh on Monday. Want the latest news and gossip at your fingertips? Text NC to 71007 to join our text club!
Christian fiction doesn’t get the same kind of headlines as racier novels or fantasy fiction, but it still has a devoted audience. Last weekend, according to QCity Metro, about 150 people participated in the Christian Book Lover’s Retreat. The event drew people from as far away as Texas to meet nearly 30 authors and fellowship […]
Ivanka Trump drew praise from Donald Trump supporters during her visit in Charlotte. Her campaign started with a meeting with campaign volunteers. Want the latest news and gossip at your fingertips? Text NC to 71007 to join our text club! ICMYI: Black Voter Turnout Decreases During This Year’s Early Voting
Outback Steakhouse and Bonefish Grill will open at Concord Mills on Monday. They are the latest additions to the popular mall which has been undergoing major renovations since earlier this year. The restaurants will open in the new addition to the mall which is between Books-A-Million and The Children’s Place. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony […]
Macy’s will close the Carolina Place location in Spring 2017 as part of its previously announced restructuring to make more money, according to a company press release. Associates displaced by store closings may be offered positions in nearby stores where possible. Eligible full-time and part-time associates who are laid off due to the store closings will […]
