Since more people are rolling up their sleeves to get the COVID vaccine, traveler’s confidence to take trips has grown as summer approaches. According to an AAA survey, nearly half of North Carolinians (48%) are more willing to fly and stay in hotels. Whereas in January only 26% of travelers were comfortable. The top reasons […]
Wow! It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to go to Carowinds for a fun evening with the family! However, on May 22, 2020, Carowinds will re-open with new guidelines in place. Click here to read the full story.
Are you confused on when your group will be vaccinated? Are you clear on which group and phase you belong? Well, North Carolina has a new tool to streamline that information and help you determine your vaccine group. All you have to do is answer a few questions, sign up for the service and […]
Govenor Roy Cooper announced that if the Pfizer vaccine is approved by the FDA, NC could receive roughly 85,000 vaccines by December 15, 2020. The vaccine requires 2 doses given 21 days apart and it will be free regardless if someone has insurance or not. At the top of the priority list are healthcare workers […]
Are you a homeowner and could use a little help paying your home’s property taxes? I got some information about Mecklenburg County’s Home Program that could save homeowners who qualify 25% on their tax bill. This grant program is designed to assist qualified residential homeowners with low income within Mecklenburg County to retain their homes […]
If you missed the first distribution of the $335 Extra Credit Grant for NC parents who have children in their household that is 17 years and younger, don’t worry. You still have an opportunity to apply for the grant that is given to NC parents to help with remote learning and child care expenses. The […]
If you’re looking for one of the best eateries in Charlotte, look no further than Leah & Louise in Camp North End. The new restaurant opened during the pandemic and has surprisingly has been named as one of the best restaurants in Esquire Magazine. Read the full story here.
The 2020 election is approaching fast and we want to make sure that we’re all prepared to cast our votes. If you need to confirm your voting status, register to vote, or need to find your voting precinct, visit www.ncsbe.gov . Remember the deadline to register to vote is October 9, 2020 and the deadline […]
Recently, North Carolina residents have stated that they received absentee ballots with Trumps’s picture on it. One of those residents who received the mailer was John Herter. Herter asked his wife, “Is this a joke?” As she opened up the mailer to reveal a photo of Trump grinning underneath the words, “Are you going to […]
Today is the deadline to apply for your portion of the $30 million grant, “The Charlotte Access Capital Grant Program.” Hurry! Apply now at www.fftc.org/CLTcitygrant. For information call 704-998-6499. Also, a visit the Stratford Richardson YMCA located at 1946 West Blvd in Charlotte, NC , for assistance completing the application, but you have to get […]
Next week, Governor Roy Cooper will announce how schools will reopen in the fall in NC. Cooper stated, “We want our children back in school safely. Our trends are not where they need to be now.” We will keep you updated on this developing story.
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. […]
