Deirnesa Jefferson

Local Food Pantries See Increased Demand As Extra SNAP Benefits End

In 2022, Loaves and Fishes saw a 38 percent increase in need due to inflation, that coupled with the end of extra SNAP benefits means there will be more families needing their help.

Johnson C. University Student Visits White House For Press Briefing

A student from Johnson C. Smith was one of more than 30 student journalists from HBCU’s across the country selected to attend an exclusive White House press briefing with Vice President Kamala Harris.

Charlotte Fire Responds to Storage Facility Fire in Northeast Charlotte

According to Charlotte Fire, crews put out flames at a storage building on the 1100 block of University City Boulevard.

CMPD, FBI working together to recruit more women into law enforcement

A recruitment event Saturday will give women a chance to talk to a panel of women from different backgrounds in law enforcement about the opportunities available.

' I Feel A Sense Of Pride': Local Coffee Shop Preserves Black History And Culture

‘I feel a sense of pride’: West Charlotte Coffee Shop Preserves Black History and Culture

From the images on the wall of historical figures to black relics, owner Cheryse Terry said she opened Archive six months ago as a way to preserve black history through collecting Black memories and stories.

Supporters Of Shanquella Robinson March To Post Office, Send Letters Of Concern To Mexican Authorities

A group of friends, community activists and supporters of Shanquella Robinson marched to a local post office with dozens of pink letters in hand Saturday calling on Mexican authorities to take action.

$22 Million Investment From Truist Foundation To Support Minority Owned Businesses

$22 Million Investment From Truist Foundation Aims To Support Minority Owned Businesses

Lynette Bell, president of the Truist Foundation said a $22 million dollar multi year program will help strengthen small minority owned or BIPOC small businesses by providing access to funding.

Neighbors Pushing Back Against Plan to Build Landfill in Kelly Road Area

People living in the area said they have concerns about potential impacts like groundwater and air pollution as well as the decrease in their property values.

Rising Egg Prices Impacting Local Bakeries

Kimberly Johnson has been running the bakery for four years, but the recent spike in egg prices has made keeping the business open a challenge – especially when eggs are a key ingredient in many of the desserts.