West End

In Historic West End, neighbors bond and learn community history on slow, Sunday walks

The idea for a "West Side Walk and Talk" had been percolating for years, but then came the long, hot summer of 2020.
By Emiene Wright | October 20, 2020
Culture

Activists push education as crucial strategy in social justice movement

SisterCare Alliance and Charlotte Uprising members explain how protest education is sustaining the movement.
By Emiene Wright | June 18, 2020
West End

Former West Charlotte High student plans fundraiser for vocational program that launched his career

Proceeds will benefit the West Charlotte cosmetology program and the Clinton L. Blake Endowment scholarship.
By Emiene Wright | May 17, 2020
Culture

Black, country and proud: Trailbred Riderz spur urban horse culture

Charlottean Curtis Thompson organized the group of Black horse enthusiasts to bring the cowboy culture from the country to the city.
By Emiene Wright | April 13, 2020
People

Pandemic couldn’t stop Charlotte couple’s wedding bells

The couple made their nine-year courtship official with a courthouse wedding as the city began shutting down due to coronavirus.
By Emiene Wright | April 7, 2020
West End

Along Beatties Ford Road, business owners ‘trying to hang on’ in times of coronavirus

Businesses along the Beatties Ford Road corridor react to coronavirus-related restrictions.
By Emiene Wright | March 20, 2020
West End

JCSU a ‘ghost town’ for remaining students on campus

Most students left for an extended spring break. Others have until March 30 to vacate campus.
By Emiene Wright | March 19, 2020
West End

JCSU responds to coronavirus with campus shutdown

The historically Black university announces measures to safeguard against COVID-19.
By Emiene Wright | March 14, 2020
West End

Booker T. mural tells story of Washington Heights

Washington Heights Neighborhood Association commissions bold new mural on Beatties Ford Road.
By Emiene Wright | March 6, 2020
West End

Oaklawn Park pins hopes on ‘historic’ status to protect against gentrification

The West End neighborhood would join six other Charlotte communities as historic districts.
By Emiene Wright | March 6, 2020