Three days after a gunman killed 11 worshipers inside a Jewish center in Pittsburgh, members of Charlotte’s faith community came […]
Faith
After deadly attack on Pittsburgh synagogue, Charlotte’s faith leaders call for love, unity
October 31, 2018
Churches must do more to promote health and healing, says World Council of Churches official
February 7, 2018
Dr. Mwai Makoka, in Charlotte to study Mecklenburg County’s Village HeartBEAT program, said the church must “embrace a new paradigm” as it ministers to the needs of members.
How a casual conversation resulted in 40,000 pounds of sweet potatoes for hurricane victims
December 21, 2017
The food donation came from Burch Farms, an 8,000-acre agriculture business in eastern North Carolina.
Two Charlotte churches will host fashion show to combat domestic violence
October 2, 2017
What do you do if you’re a Charlotte pastor looking to shine a spotlight on the problem of domestic violence? […]
Friendship Missionary Baptist to sponsor hurricane-relief trip to Texas
September 25, 2017
The church is looking for able-bodied men to work gutting homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey.
Charlotte church to invest $2 million in mixed-income housing development
September 12, 2017
The church’s investment comes as various studies have found that Charlotte’s supply of affordable housing has not kept pace with need.
Charlotte author Monica Wood is on a mission to empower girls and boys
August 9, 2017
PR and crisis management expert Monica Wood pens a series of books for children.
‘Slave labor’ alleged at North Carolina Church
July 24, 2017
Sixteen former members from Brazil told the Associated Press that they were made to work while being subjected to physical or verbal assaults.
Church of God in Christ (COGIC) convention draws thousands to Charlotte
July 5, 2017
The convention, which ends Friday, includes a variety of Christian workshops, music events and educational opportunities for young people.
Charlotte church hit by arson is reborn on Easter with new name, new mission
April 17, 2017
After a 2015 fire, the dwindling African American congregation was forced to ask itself some painful questions, with the most important being: What is our mission?
News & Buzz
Could this be the year Charlotte makes real progress to fix its affordable housing crisis?
January 17, 2019
Community Link CEO Floyd Davis, Jr. is hopeful after the recent investment into Charlotte's affordable housing crisis, but poses three...
Entertainment
Win 2 tickets to see Patti LaBelle in concert
January 10, 2019
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Voices
How Michelle Williams triggered my memories of depression
July 25, 2018
Recent news about former Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams checking into a medical facility for depression triggered a memory about...
Health
5 last-minute gift ideas for fitness lovers
December 18, 2018
Although I love to exercise, retail therapy ranks pretty high on my fave list of things to do. Consequently, I’m...
People
National Mentoring Month: Jarron Thomas, role model in corporate America and the community, thanks to mentors
January 18, 2019
Jarron Thomas has spent years in the tech and consulting industry providing solutions for Fortune 500 companies. His role as...