Success Coaches Credited for High Achieving Students at JCSU
According to the numbers from JCSU so far the program is working, 47 percent of first year students who received success coaching earned a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher.
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Cabarrus Co. Boys & Girls Club Partnering With Concord Mills Mall to Collect Back To School Clothes
Drop off locations can be found at the Nautica, Aeropostale and Lucky Brand stores within the Concord Mills Mall. Boys and Girls Club staff say no donation is un-appreciated and will leave a huge footprint.
CMS Gearing Up For Start of School
According to Charlotte Mecklenburg District leaders, 839 buses serving 104,000 students throughout CMS will be ready to roll at the start of this school year. CMS Transportation Executive Director Adam Johnson says they are still looking to fill some driver positions to meet the District's need.
Swirl Dessert Bar Makes Bittersweet Decision To Scale Back Operations
Rising's Chris Gilmore spoke to the business partners behind Swirl who say their Oakhurst location will scale down to being open only on Saturdays before officially closing. Their Lower South End location at 2822 South Blvd will remain open.
Previewing Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Day at the Lake
Get ready for a big day at the lake this weekend! USA Luge is teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas for the 20th anniversary of the Big Day at the Lake event.
Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay Opens “Bobby’s Burgers” Location in South Park
Rising's Chris Gilmore Sits Down With Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay Ahead Of The Grand Opening Of His Latest, "Bobby's Burgers" Location
Award Winning Hip Hop Violinist Damien Escobar Unveils Comeback Album, “Gemini”
Damien Escobar Chatted with Rising's Chris Gilmore about the inspiration behind the album and the highs and lows of his relationship with music.
Life Skills Autism Academy Opens New Charlotte Location
The Academy utilizes ABA therapy to help get children ages 1 through 6 ready for an inclusive classroom environment.
Floyd’s Soul Food in Charlotte, Closing Its Doors This Weekend
After nearly 40 years of service to the Charlotte community, owner of Floyd's Soul Food, Tyrone Floyd says it's time to focus on family.
Metrolina Association For The Blind Celebrating 90 Years Of Service To The Vision Impaired Community
For 90 years the Metrolina Association For the Blind has been connecting members of the vision impaired community with lifechanging medical, and adaptability services to help reduce prevent or eliminate daily challenges.
