Two of Charlotte’s largest hospitals report seeing a spike in staff assaults. Hospital staff says they are concerned about the increase of violence in their workplace, according to WBTV. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department records show 45 assaults on staff reported by Atrium’s Carolinas Medical Center and Novant’s Presbyterian Hospital within six months. Most assaults were reported […]
Just when things were beginning to get better, gas prices are slowly creeping back up again. The average price of gasoline in Charlotte has increased by about 11 cents in the last week, according to GasBuddy. Charlotte’s average tends to be cheaper than the national average by about 30 cents. Experts predict that prices will […]
If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, look no further. The Charlotte area has various events that you can attend! Tipsy Taco: “Under the Big Tent” Cinco de Mayo 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Free Location: Tipsy Taco Cinco de Mayo at Primal Brewery Huntersville 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm […]
Mecklenburg County residents may be waiting a little longer to receive DSS benefits. A backlog of applications is currently slowing down the distribution of SNAP and Medicaid benefits. The county says the backlog is due to staffing issues and more people applying. From March 2019 to March 2022, the DSS reports a 48 percent increase […]
A thrill coaster quickly turned into a ride of terror for Carowinds riders. On Friday, April 29, riders on the Flying Cobras were stuck for close to 45 minutes due to an unexpected stoppage on the lift. Parents were reported to be trying to calm their crying children, while other riders were trying not to […]
Charlotte mom, Chanda Spate, developed an app to help improve teen mental health after her high school son suffered bullying. Spate spent over three years developing the mobile app after her son attempted suicide following an incident that occurred at Hopewell High. The app is named the “DDAAT App”, an acronym for “Digi-Dad Advice Any Time”. […]
With student loan debts reaching nearly $1.75 trillion in the United States, some colleges are finding ways to make going to school more affordable. South Piedmont Community College and Wingate University partnered to cap the tuition costs of certain degree programs at $6,500. There has been a 21% overall increase in transfers between SPCC and Wingate […]
Charlotte’s housing market is on fire. Sadly for buyers, this makes the journey to buying a bit harder. Currently, Charlotte has one of the lowest housing inventories in the United States. RE/MAX reported the city only has about a 15-day supply of available housing. Charlotte ties with Raleigh, Denver, and Seattle for second on the […]
We don’t talk about Bruno! A sing-along concert for Disney’s hit movie ‘Encanto’ is making its way to Charlotte as part of a 32-stop tour. The show will feature an on-stage band performing the film’s hit songs. The event will take place at the PNC Music Pavilion on Wednesday, August 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go […]
Queens University of Charlotte is investigating swastikas discovered on the campus. The symbols were found in the resident halls. An on-campus gathering was held on Monday night to address the issue. The university is increasing its security presence on-campus while an investigation with local law enforcement is conducted. The Queens Administration stated in a Facebook post […]
Calling all Charlotte foodies! Black Restaurant Week has officially kicked off in Charlotte. The week is dedicated to showcasing black-owned businesses here in the Charlotte area. It also gives consumers the chance to find their new favorite cuisines. The week will run from April 22 to May 1. For more information, visit the official Black […]
The Charlotte Hornets announced Friday that they have fired head coach James Borrego. The termination comes after back-to-back losses in the play-in tournament. Borrego was 138-163 in his four seasons with the Hornets. The team will begin its search for a new head coach immediately. Read the full story here.
