Get answers for your CMS High School Seniors! How is the pandemic going to effect their final school year?  What about their big dreams of going to prom and walking across stage to get their diplomas? CMS has postponed a return to school until May 15th. Get answers for your CMS High School Seniors regarding […]

North Carolina aw enforcement officials have confirmed that a sheriff’s deputy in Montgomery County died from coronavirus Tuesday night. Bud Phouang worked as a middle school resource officer in Biscoe. In a January 2019, Phouang’s middle school had named a “Deputy Bud Day,” adding a picture of students posing alongside the deputy wearing Superman costumes. […]

North Carolina has a new texting tool that will help parents across the state to find nearby free meals during the Coronavirus pandemic. Free or reduced price eligible families will now be able to text FOODNC to 877-877 to find nearby meal sites that will provide meals to children while they’re out of school. According […]

The Governors of North Carolina and South Carolina, have declared a State of Emergency. And in Mecklenburg County,where the city of Charlotte is located,officials have  issued a “stay at home” order  taking effect on Thursday, March 26 at 8 a.m. until April 16.  

Starting on Wednesday, March 25, CATS will make modifications to transit service to accommodate the current need for demand. CATS bus and LYNX light rail ridership has decreased up to 41%. Check the schedules to make sure your routes are running on their normal times. – @chirlgirl #1053rnb #charlotte #nc #charmeck #chirlgirl #corona

Due to declared state of emergency in North Carolina, State Parks are closed. The governor is calling for public safety and wants the State Parks to adhere to to social distancing guidelines and avoid gathering in crowds of over 10 people at one time Close to Charlotte, the parks that will be affected include Crowders […]

  Are you worried about trash piling up during the Coronavirus Pandemic? The City of Charlotte is suspending some waste pick-up operations. The City announced it would be postponing pick-up of yard waste and bulk items starting March 23. Garbage and recycling pick-ups to continue as scheduled.

The VA Hospital in Salisbury, NC is postponing all non-essential procedures throughout the healthcare system for a minimum of 60 days, according to officials. “In keeping with CDC and White House recommendations for social distancing and isolation during this time, we are minimizing the need for interpersonal contact,” Joseph Vaughn, Director, Salisbury VA Health Care […]

‼️FREE MEALS FOR KIDS ‼️ Attention! If you are trying to figure how to feed you kids while CMS schools are closed check out this nonprofit organization! It’s working with several local churches to give free meals to children under 18 years. “Please find below, a growing list of locations across our city that will […]

Congratulations to Anthony Hamilton for receiving Mecklenburg County’s Highest Honor‼️ The Board of County Commissioners are awarding Hamilton the “Order of the Hornet” on Tuesday, April 2nd at 6pm at the Government Center, during their public meeting. Anthony is being recognized for always positively impacting the community of Mecklenburg County. The singer has tirelessly volunteered & […]

See pictures from the Women's Empowerment breakfast featuring Vivica A. Fox as the keynote speaker!

If you’re heading to the Carolinas and you’re not familiar with Charlotte during the CIAA, here are a few tips to help you...