It appears more people are falling in love with Queen City. Charlotte, along with Winston-Salem, has been named by Forbes as two of the best places to retire in America in 2022. “Forbes compared more than 800 locales in America on everything from housing costs and taxes to healthcare, air quality, crime and climate change […]
Kendrick Lamar announced Friday that he is bringing his Big Steppers tour to Charlotte in August. Joining Kendrick will be artists Baby Keem on all tour dates and Tanna Leone on select dates. Other locations include Miami, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. The Big Stepper Tour will stop at the Spectrum Center on Aug. 2. General sale tickets […]
The weekend is finally here! If you need something to do this weekend, look no further. Here are some events to do during the weekend in the Charlotte area. Friday, May 13, 2022 BeachFest Matthews Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm FREE Location: Stumptown Park Charlotte Fried Fest Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm FREE […]
The nationwide baby formula shortage has hit Charlotte. Parents in the area say it has become a struggle to find baby formula. Charlotte mother, Tiyana Glenn, said that the HappyBaby organic baby formula is especially hard to find. The shortage is a result of supply chain issues and a recall that shut down a Michigan formula plant. The […]
The Carolina Panthers 2022 NFL schedule has been released. The Panthers will open the season in the Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 11 against the Cleveland Browns. This will be the fifth straight season that the Panthers have started their season with a home game. The team will face the New York Giants during the […]
A program that helped provide free lunches to Charlotte-Mecklenburg School students is coming to an end. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s universal free school meals began during the pandemic. Beginning March 2020, waivers allowed K-12 children to get free school breakfast and lunch regardless of family income. The waivers are set to expire on June […]
Queens University moved up from Division II to Division I in college athletics on Tuesday. The Royals will immediately be joining the Atlanta-based ASUN conference. The university believes the benefits will outweigh the costs. Queens University president Daniel Lugo calls it a “defining moment” for the school. Queens wants to increase its enrollment and visibility and […]
Carowinds has been in the news recently about a couple of malfunctioning rides, but another guest experience is causing concern. A parent reported their child having an allergic reaction after receiving face paint while at Carowinds. Karmen DiProjetto said her 6-year-old daughter Kalianne got her face painted at the park earlier that day before ending […]
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 […]
