A pilot program to compost the food we throw out is being tested in eight historically black communities in northwest Charlotte.
Health
Charlotte is testing a plan that could eliminate food waste from our landfills
August 14, 2018
Why women should weight train
November 2, 2017
As a fitness professional, I enjoy seeing others reach their fitness goals — weight loss, gaining strength, revving up their […]
Why stretching is so important before exercising
September 27, 2017
Question: I just started exercising and have been hearing a lot about flexibility. Why is flexibility important? Flexibility is the […]
Midlife cardiovascular risk factors may increase chances of dementia
August 14, 2017
NIH funded study supports link between mental and vascular health.
Expert tips for finding the right foundation to match your skin tone
August 14, 2017
Professional makeup artist Johnatha Camp knows a thing or two about beauty.
Single women: How far would you go to have a baby with no partner?
August 1, 2017
In our latest podcast, a fertility specialist gives the low-down on who is going to the sperm bank, how to design your baby and what will it cost you.
Talking healthy hair with LaMonica Cuthbertson, Different by Design Hair Salon
July 28, 2017
We take great care to ensure that our hair looks good, but are we also taking the proper steps to ensure that it remains healthy?
Social interaction can help cancer patients survive longer
July 24, 2017
Study highlights the importance of social interaction during chemotherapy. It can help patients live longer after treatment.
4 tips for summer fitness
July 12, 2017
With a little planning, you can enjoy summer, stay healthy and have fun too.
Officials: Fixing county health department could take a year and millions of dollars
July 12, 2017
Acknowledging years-long failures in Mecklenburg County’s health department, county officials on Tuesday called for an overhaul of the agency. County […]
News & Buzz
Debra Campbell hired as Asheville city manager
October 18, 2018
Campbell has served as Charlotte's assistant city manager since 2014.
Entertainment
It’s time that a black person reviewed “The Book of Mormon”
July 27, 2018
I finally admitted I was totally offended and there wasn’t a damn thing funny.
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...
Faith
Karen Clark-Sheard headlines concert benefiting Komen Charlotte
October 8, 2018
The gospel concert will also feature Jekalyn Carr and LeJeune Thompson as part of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month event.
People
Debra Campbell hired as Asheville city manager
October 18, 2018
Campbell has served as Charlotte's assistant city manager since 2014.