Black History Month: Local videographer spotlights black businesses
A love for videography and sports launchedΒ Hickson into creating his own business,Β that business now helps other small black businesses in the Charlotte area.
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Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company's diversity programs
Apple shareholders have rejected an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into scrapping corporate programs designed to diversify its workforce.
21 federal staffers resign from DOGE, refusing to βdismantle critical public servicesβ
More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Muskβs Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to βdismantle critical public services.β
Teen fashion designers wanted for Recycle The Runway
Creative teens are invited to submit their designs for Recycle the Runway, Mecklenburg County's annual fashion show that highlights outfits made from recyclable goods.
Scotland's best selling cookbook Author Coinneach MacLeod
Adam Wurtzel to chat with 4-time Scottish best selling cookbook author Coinneach MacLeod.
Town of Matthews announces plans for new Childrenβs Museum
The Town of Matthews and Discovery Place today announced plans to bring a new Discovery Place Kids museum to Matthews.
Tasty Tuesday: Abugida Cafe
Abugida Cafe joins the Rising Kitchen with authentic Ethiopian food for Tasty Tuesday.Β
State workers in NC will pay more for health insurance coverage
North Carolina is facing a $500 million dollar problem. State officials say the state is running out of money to pay for the state health insurance plan for workers which means 750,000 state workers will soon pay more for insurance.
Alexander County man arrested in road rage incident
Investigators arrested 37-year-old Steven Anthony Wine of Taylorsville. He is charged with two counts of attempted murder.
UPDATE: Suspect arrested following deadly shooting at gas station near Carowinds
The York County Sheriff's Office says a suspect is in custody following a deadly shooting near the Circle K off Carowinds Boulevard.
Pope Francis shows slight improvement and resumes some work
The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has showed slight improvement in laboratory tests. He has resumed some work activities, including calling a parish in Gaza City that he has kept in touch with since the war there began.
Suspected serial killer executed nearly 30 years ago connected to Charlotte cold case
Suspected serial killer Larry Gene Bell has been named as the suspect in a Charlotte cold case dating back to the early 1980's.
Town of Mooresville to hold annual creek week in March
The Town of Mooresville will host its third annual Creek Week, March 10-15, 2025, with events for all ages.
Panthers will not re-sign longtime linebacker Shaq Thompson
The Carolina Panthers are moving on from longtime linebacker Shaq Thompson. The Panthers informed Thompson, who is an unrestricted free agent, that they will not be re-signing him.
State lawmakers file bill for Mecklenburg transportation referendum
A bill that would allow Mecklenburg County to hold a referendum to raise the tax rate to fund transit projects has been filed in the General Assembly.
Starbucks lays off 1,100 corporate employees as coffee chain streamlines
Starbucks plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally as new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations.
Federal workers sue over Elon Musk's threat to fire them if they don't explain their accomplishments
Attorneys for federal workers say in a lawsuit billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk violated the law with his weekend demand that employees explain their accomplishments or risk being fired.
Convicted felon arrested on weapon and drug charges in Lincoln Co.
A drug operation in Lincoln County ended with the arrest of a convicted felon.
CATS launches new microtransit service
The Charlotte area transit systemΒ is launching a new on-demandΒ shared ride service.Β
