Lauren Travis pursued entrepreneurship after encouraging words from her mother and nearly two years as an instructor for The Barre Code in Miami.
Health
Lauren Travis, The Barre Code franchise owner, talks about the ballet barre-inspired workout
October 23, 2019
Photo Gallery: Village HeartBEAT Hearts of Champions Gala
June 2, 2019
More than 1,200 people attended this annual event, representing 44 local churches.
Health expert Dr. Ian Smith gives tips, dispels myths on clean eating and healthy living
May 19, 2019
During a recent Charlotte visit, the New York Times bestselling author and TV host sat down with QCityMetro to talk about nutrition, fitness and fad diets.
Black Health Spotlight: My grandma’s Alzheimer’s disease shaped me into a warrior for the cause
April 26, 2019
Every 65 seconds, a person in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s disease. It’s the fourth-leading cause of death among older African Americans.
Next Level Leadership ‘Be Mindful’ event provides mental health outlet for Black boys
April 22, 2019
A listening session sparked the idea for Next Level Leadership cohort to focus on mental health of young Black males.
Black health spotlight: Rwenshaun Miller, his mental health struggles now fuel his advocacy
April 17, 2019
Failed suicide attempts and diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Rwenshaun Miller says “Let’s Talk About It” to end the stigma around mental health
Black Health Spotlight: How fibroids helped discover my ovarian cancer
March 13, 2019
Ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths because it typically goes undetected in the early stages.
Mecklenburg health program wins national competition with $500,000 prize
February 12, 2019
Mecklenburg County’s Village HeartBEAT program aims to reduce the health factors related to heart disease and diabetes.
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 […]
7 tips for staying fit during the holidays
November 21, 2018
The end of the year is typically when most weight gain occurs. Here are strategies to help you stay on track with your fitness goals during the holidays.
News & Buzz
“Brooklyn: Once a City within a City” opens at Levine Museum on Nov. 15
November 14, 2019
Brooklyn is the sixth neighborhood added to Levine Museum of the New South's #HomeCLT exhibit.
Entertainment
What’s Happening, CLT: Nov. 15-17 weekend guide
November 15, 2019
What’s Happening, Charlotte? We’ve got a full page of things to keep you entertained through Sunday. Visit our special Weekend Events Page for...
Voices
Charlotte’s Black filmmakers react to John Singleton’s death
May 3, 2019
Local filmmakers react to the death of Academy Award-nominated director John Singleton, who died on April 29 following complications from...
Faith
United House of Prayer to host centennial celebration in Charlotte
September 23, 2019
The Charlotte celebration is expected to draw members and church leaders nationwide, including the church’s current leader, Bishop C. M....
People
Want to host an event? Good Life at Enderly Park should be on your radar
November 12, 2019
The owners say the 10,800-square-foot facility is filling a void of minority-owned event venues in Charlotte.