Eat Black Charlotte Week And Festival Coming June 4th-12th
Eat Black Charlotte Week, powered by OrthoCarolina, is a celebration of Charlotteβs Black food culture and will feature prix fixe menus from over 20 participating businesses, June 4-12.
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Charlotte Pride Returns To In-Person Events In 2021
Charlotte Pride, the leader in LGBTQ visibility in Charlotte and the Carolinas, announced on May 18 it will return to in-person events and programs in a four-month-long Charlotte Pride Season running from August through November 2021.Β Β
Broadband, Education Atop Cooperβs $5.7B Virus Aid Proposals
Broadband, K-12 and higher education, local infrastructure and targeted businesses would be among the greatest beneficiaries in Gov. Roy Cooperβs proposals unveiled Wednesday on how to spend $5.7 billion in federal COVID-19 aid recently approved by Congress.
33-Year-Old Woman Killed When Person Jumps Out Of Ditch And Shoots Her In Salisbury
An investigation is underway after a woman was shot in the driveway of a Salisbury home Tuesday night.
Jonas Brothers Announce 'Remember This' Tour Across The U.S. This Summer
Global superstar trio Jonas Brothers are back on the road after the smash success of their βHappiness Beginsβ tour in 2019. The Jonas Brothers 'Remember This' Tour will make its way to Charlotte in October with special guest Kelsea Ballerini.
Over 150 Missing Children Brought Home During CMPD's Operation Carolina Homecoming
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced Wednesday that over 150 missing juveniles are now safe after a successful operation brought them home.
Gov. Cooper Proposes How To Spend Latest Virus Relief Aid From DC
North Carolinaβs governor is set to tell lawmakers how he wants them to spend the billions of additional dollars the federal government has allocated through another COVID-19 relief package.
Charlotte Man Sentenced For Hatching Investment Scheme
A Charlotte man has been sentenced to prison for his role in an investment scheme that defrauded his victims under the guise of investments to build student housing, a federal prosecutor said.
On the Road with James: Shooting Ranges
James makes his home on the range this week at local shooting spots around the Metro, bringing a familiar face along with him.
School Speed Limit Sign Still Missing After Suspected Street Racing Accident
Neighbors are raising safety concerns about missing signage near two Southwest Charlotte schools. A driver knocked down a flashing speed limit sign more than a month ago, while allegedly street racing.
Salisbury Police Officer Hits Pedestrian With Patrol Car While Responding To Call
A Salisbury Police officer hit a pedestrian with his patrol vehicle while responding to a call early Tuesday morning, according to a news release.
CMPD: Street Racer Wanted Following Serious Crash On North Tryon Street
Police say a street racer is wanted after a man was seriously injured in a crash that happened during an illegal street race on North Tryon Street in Charlotte.
Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort To Hold Job Fairs At Cleveland Community College
The Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort is hosting job fairs on May 19 and 20 to fill 200 positions for its βpre-launchβ temporary gaming facility opening this summer in Kings Mountain.
Bank Of America To Raise Minimum Wage To $25 Per Hour By 2025
Bank of America announced Tuesday that they will raise its U.S. minimum hourly wage for all positions at the company to $25 an hour by 2025.
600 Festival Launches Gaming Competition And PRO-AM
On May 26, Carolina FinTech Hubβs Youth Technology Apprenticeship Camp (YTAC) program will kick off Motor Mania, a brand-new event from the 600 Festival, the nonprofit organization behind the annual Circle K Speed Street festival.
Silver Alert Cancelled For 29-Year-Old Concord Woman
The Concord Police Department says that the Silver Alert for 29-year-old Obrona Gena McKinley has been cancelled after she was located.
Girl Scout Event Held To Honor 29 Young Women Who Earned The Girl Scout Gold Award
An event was held to honor the outstanding achievements of 29 young women who have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award for young women in Girl Scouting.
CMPD: Two Suspects Charged With Murder In Fatal East Charlotte Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged a second suspect with murder in connection to the fatal east Charlotte shooting that happened Saturday morning.
