Black swim programs battle cross-currents of history — and Covid-19

Mahogany Mermaids upend decades of stereotypes by teaching Black adults to swim, but Charlotte’s minority youth swim team is fighting to stay afloat

By Tim Whitmire | February 27, 2021

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Gov. Cooper lifts modified stay-at-home order, eases other Covid-19 restrictions

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Ledisi, Wale headline entertainment for CIAA Virtual Tournament Week

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Charlotte groups host sneak peek for Oprah Winfrey Network’s "Delilah"

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Commentary

Weekend News Quiz - Feb. 26

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By Bethany Lane | February 26, 2021

Care Ring announces Tchernavia Montgomery as next executive director

She leaves her role as chief program officer at Crisis Assistance Ministry to lead the nonprofit that...

By Katrina Louis | February 26, 2021

Joel Odom, the youngest candidate in Charlotte's 2019 mayoral race, found dead in his home

Odom, 22, was found by his father, according to news reports.

By Jonathan Limehouse | February 25, 2021

Portraits of Perseverance

Stories of hope and survival amid Charlotte's coronavirus pandemic

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Breast cancer survivor opens gourmet popcorn shop

Julie Logan is the newest owner of Popcorn Heaven. The parent company has five locations nationwide, including two in Charlotte.

By Katrina Louis | February 25, 2021

Entertainment

What’s good on TV; a guide for Black viewers – Feb 25

This week, we're talking "Buried by the Bernards," "Young Rock," "I May Destroy You" and "L.A.'s Finest."

By Jonathan Limehouse and Bethany Lane | February 24, 2021

Health

NC counties in Covid ‘red zone’ on the decline

Since Feb. 4, the number of NC counties designated as Covid-19 red zones fell to 27 from 64.

By QCity Metro | February 24, 2021

News & Buzz

Arts & Science Council apologizes for history of discriminatory grant-making

A 34-page report lays bare the "steps -- and missteps" that ASC has taken to become more equitable.

By Glenn Burkins | February 24, 2021

Qcity Biz

This couple is keeping STEAM education front and center during the pandemic

Kosal and Tanisha Chea talk about being business partners in their education venture, Idea Lab Kids.

By Katrina Louis | February 23, 2021

News & Buzz

Habitat for Humanity mortgage delinquencies triple during coronavirus pandemic

Due to the pandemic, more than 300 Habitat homeowners in Charlotte are behind on their mortgage payments.

By Maria Ramirez Uribe, WFAE | February 23, 2021

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