The Queen City HBCU Cookout has returned to Charlotte
Tia Boyd, founder of Queen City HBCU Cookout, turned her love for event planning to an annual HBCU festival.
By Jalon Hill | September 16, 2021
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CMS will require Covid testing for unvaccinated employees
The rise of covid cases in children has become a concern in local hospitals and schools.
By Jalon Hill | September 15, 2021
Companies team up to support HBCUs
Nine new companies have joined a list of more than 60 others to take part in the HBCU Partnership Challenge.
By QCity Metro | September 15, 2021
As the new CMS athletic director, Ericia Turner says she wants to emphasize academics as well as sports
Turner says her drive for education comes from past experiences, especially the death of her infant son.
By Jalon Hill | September 14, 2021
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Knight Foundation invests $225,000 for public space along Beatties Ford Road corridor
Since 2015, the Knight Foundation has invested more than $5 million in various westside projects.
By Sarafina Wright | September 13, 2021
A first for the NFL
At the Panthers' season opener, a Black woman stalked the lines on the officiating team.
By Glenn Burkins | September 13, 2021
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By Bethany Lane | September 10, 2021
CMS responds to social media threats following off-campus shootings
Superintendent Earnest Winston said the district had implemented additional security measures to keep students safe.
By Jalon Hill | September 10, 2021
Where the historic Plato Price School once stood, Habitat for Humanity will build 39 affordable homes
The future westside development is Habitat Charlotte's largest project to date.
By Sarafina Wright | September 10, 2021
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By QCity Metro | September 9, 2021
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