Queen City News
Mothers of Murdered Offspring co-founder Judy Williams is one of 20 finalists for Citizen Service Above Self Honors. Williams is one of 20 nominees for the nation’s highest civilian honor. Her son city councilman David Howard nominated her. He posted a note on Facebook last night announcing that his mother was a finalist. Read the […]
VIA: www.newsone.com This week marks the 35th commemoration of International Women’s Day (Monday), celebrated by the United Nations. This year’s theme is “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities, Progress for all.” As a woman, I am grateful that for one day out of 365, women are recognized for our achievements. But outside of this special day and […]
The big tournament brought a host of celebrities and partying guests to Charlotte for a weekend of fun. Here’s a look back at some of the parties from that weekend.
R&B stalwarts Earth Wind and Fire will perform at the Uptown Amphitheatre in the N.C. Music Factory on June 24. The venerable group has been busy lately, and will be busy this summer. Members; Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson participated in the recording of the “We Are The World – 25 For Haiti” […]
Starting the month, every household will receive a Census survey in the mail. It’s only 10 questions and it takes 10 minutes, and every response counts. The census data determines how much money we receive from the government, and it tells about who we are as a community. We know Charlotte is changing, but the census […]
VIA CHARLOTTE OBSERVER The newly opened Charlotte Empowerment Zone in the Pressley Ridge Apartments, which started Jan. 26 with just 11 kids, represents Charlotte’s first attempt at re-creating New York City’s successful Harlem Children’s Zone, an educational initiative serving 17,000 children in a 100-city block area of Harlem. On Tuesday nights, kids jostle to be […]
VIA CHARLOTTE OBSERVER In two separate stories, we hear good and bad news from CMS. The droprate is down here and across the state. However, school violence is rising at CMS. In the dropout news, the droprate among CMS students was 5 percent down from 5.9 percent in the previous year. In school violence news, […]
The Charlotte Observer is reporting that the Carolina Panthers have cut ties with quarterback Jake Delhomme. The veteran quarterback was one of the team’s marquee players, but struggled tremendously last season. Delhomme’s agent, Rick Smith, confirmed to the Observer Thursday night that the team released Delhomme. Smith told the Observer there could be a press […]
VIA: www.honeymag.com Beyonce’ was one of the first to get minx’ed and everyone has followed her lead. HoneyTV Lisa Logan takes us behind the scenes with minx specialist Lisa Logan.
Each day at 11 a.m. My92.7 will play four songs from some of the hottest old school artists like New Edition, Mint Condition, 112, R. Kelly , Tony Toni Tone’ and more! My92.7 is giving you an opportunity to create your very own mini concert. Send us an email to my927charlotte@gmail.com with your artist suggestions, […]
VIA WCNC Nearly four years after they disappeared from more than 20 intersections, red light cameras could return to their perch above city streets. Several council members Wednesday said they supported the possible return of the electronic eyes which were removed in 2006 after the N.C.Court of Appeals ruled 90% of the money paid by […]
Nearly 200,000 people, including some of hip-hop and R&B’s biggest names, came to Charlotte last week for the CI. From the games, day parties to the night-time festivities, Charlotte was alive. Here’s a pictorial review of the tourney.