Olympia D.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There’s a major corporate change happening in Charlotte, but Carowinds fans don’t need to panic. Six Flags Entertainment is moving its corporate headquarters from Charlotte to Arlington, Texas, with the relocation expected to be completed by March 2027. (Business Wire) The big question for families across the Carolinas is simple: What does […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Queen City is getting another major moment in professional golf. The Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club has been selected to join the newly created PGA TOUR Championship Series beginning in 2028, keeping Charlotte among the cities hosting the biggest events on the PGA TOUR. (https://www.wbtv.com) The Championship Series will feature […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte high school football program is starting the 2026 season with a change at the top after its newly appointed head coach resigned before coaching a single game. The situation has left players, parents and supporters with questions as the school works to move forward just as the football season gets […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The first day of school brought plenty of excitement for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools families, but for some parents, getting their children to and from school became a stressful experience. Several CMS parents reported major delays with school buses Tuesday, with some saying buses arrived more than an hour late or failed to show […]
Student loan borrowers can get 1% interest rate reduction by enrolling in autopay by Sept 30, a temporary but worthwhile offer.
LOS ANGELES — The entertainment world is mourning the loss of actor Michael Wright, best known for his powerful portrayal of Eddie King Jr. in the beloved 1991 film “The Five Heartbeats.” Wright died Aug. 19 in Los Angeles at age 70, according to his family. (Variety) For generations of Black movie lovers, Wright’s performance […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As more people move to the Charlotte area looking to build new friendships, relationships and connections, local law enforcement is reminding residents to put safety first — especially when meeting someone for the first time through a dating app or online. A community police officer is encouraging people to slow down and […]
What does the new RAP student loan repayment plan mean for new borrowers? On this episode of Money Matters Monday on 105.3 RNB, host Olympia D. talks with financial planner, educator, and FIRE expert Jackie Cummings Koski about the new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) and how it may affect students and recent graduates entering repayment. […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Some Charlotte-area school districts are once again finding themselves on the wrong side of a North Carolina law that limits when traditional public schools can begin the academic year. State law generally requires traditional public schools to wait until Aug. 24 to begin classes, a rule created in 2004 after lawmakers pushed […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Queen City is taking center stage as the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards arrive at Spectrum Center in Uptown Charlotte this weekend. Known as the “Greatest Night in Gospel Music,” the Stellar Awards celebrate the artists, musicians, producers and industry leaders making an impact across the gospel music community. This […]
Federal court ruling clears way for student-loan forgiveness for 170,000 borrowers who attended deceptive for-profit schools.
South Carolina shoppers can skip sales tax on school supplies, technology, clothing and home essentials during the state’s upcoming tax-free weekend.