Researchers Say Gambling Crimes Could Spike As Sports Betting Launches
The launch of sports betting is expected to bring millions of dollars in tax revenue to the state, but gambling experts say it could also lead to a spike in crime.
Deirnesa Jefferson
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CMS Teacher Highlighting Need For More Black Male Teachers And Representation
For 17 years Paul Brown has been making an impact in the classroom, but he's one of a small group of black male teachers.
Group Aims To Boost Black Voter Turnout Ahead Of Primary
In 2020 half of Mecklenburg County’s black registered voters cast a ballot – in 2023 that number dropped to only 71,0000.
TikTok Teacher Highlighting Importance Of Black Male Teachers
He's also using his platform to highlight an important topic – the need for more black men in the classroom.
Black History Month: TikTok Teacher Making Positive Impact In The Classroom
Marcus Bornslater greets his students daily with personality and style and with more than 500,000 followers on TikTok and nearly 250,000 on Instagram he's making an impact in the classroom and on social media.
Black History Month: Black Women Making An Impact In Policing
The Department of Justice said women make up only 12 percent of law enforcement officers nationwide. Lieutenant Gibbs and Det. Joi Emanuel from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department said being a black woman in policing comes with challenges.
Mother Of 2-Month-Old Batting Congenital Heart Defect Raising Awareness For Heart Month
Lee is now turning her pain into purpose hoping to raise awareness of congenital heart defects.
Former First Black Mayor Of Charlotte Reflects On Dr. King’s Legacy And Impact On Youth
This year Harvey Gantt spoke to students and faculty – as Charlotte's first black mayor and also the first black student to attend Clemson university, Gantt has long been a trailblazer.
2024 Housing Predictions
As the end of the year approaches, a lot of questions loom for the real estate industry. Arrived, a real estate investing platform, just released their five predictions for the housing market in 2024. Deirnesa Jefferson talks with Arrived's VP of Investments about the 2024 landscape.
New Special Casey Anthony Parents: The Lie Detector Test Answers Lingering Questions About Case
In response to Casey Anthony’s recent accusations against her father, George and Cindy Anthony agree to undergo polygraph tests on-camera to answer lingering questions about George’s involvement in Caylee’s death.
