Local filmmakers react to the death of Academy Award-nominated director John Singleton, who died on April 29 following complications from a stroke.
News & Buzz
Miss North Carolina brings home the Miss USA crown
May 3, 2019
Miss North Carolina Cheslie Kryst was announced as the new Miss USA during the pageant competition on Thursday in Reno, Nevada.
After UNCC shooting, give families a little air
May 2, 2019
I was awakened in the middle of the night weeping for parents I do not know. After hearing about the […]
Charlotte records 2 new homicides
May 2, 2019
CMPD reported two new killings in Charlotte – one late Wednesday in the University area and another early Thursday on […]
UNC Charlotte chancellor names victims in campus shooting
May 1, 2019
UNC Charlotte Chancellor Philip Dubois revealed that Ellis Parlier, 19, of Midland, and Riley Howell, 21, of Waynesville, were killed in Tuesday’s shooting.
“I have never been in a situation like this,” UNC Charlotte student says after campus shooting
April 30, 2019
Qcitymetro student contributor recounts moments following UNC Charlotte campus shooting. He was on lockdown in building near scene of the shooting.
Suspect charged in UNC Charlotte shooting
April 30, 2019
Two dead, four injured in UNC Charlotte campus shooting. Chancellor calls it “the saddest day in UNC Charlotte’s history.”
CMPD: Man shot and killed while leaving S. Charlotte restaurant
April 30, 2019
Police said the 41-year-old victim died directly in front of the building on South Boulevard.
3 dead, 2 injured in Sunday shootings in Charlotte
April 29, 2019
One of the victims was a 30-year-old woman who was shot to death inside a hotel room in southwest Charlotte.
Knight Foundation launches $200,000 arts initiative for Charlotte creatives
April 28, 2019
The Knight Foundation has launched a $200,000 initiative to “showcase the talent and creativity of Charlotte’s arts community” and will […]
CMPD releases full bodycam video of Danquirs Franklin shooting
April 24, 2019
A Mecklenburg County judge ordered the release of the full-length body camera video related to the March 25 police shooting of Danquirs Franklin.
Entrepreneur Desmond Wiggan is charging toward the future with BatteryXchange
April 24, 2019
The tech CEO launched BatteryXchange after returning from studying abroad and won $10,000 during City Startup Labs’ annual pitch competition.
Who’s Who in Black Charlotte, a display of excellence
April 24, 2019
In a time when the Black community is bombarded with images of things being done TO us, I relish the […]
Will hemp become Charlotte’s top cash crop?
April 23, 2019
Charlotte entrepreneur Clarence Boston is one who is investing heavily into the local hemp industry. Black farmers represent less than 2% of the country’s 3.2 million farmers.
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.
Entertainment
Hip-Hop legends headline this year’s North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductees
May 6, 2019
Five music artists with North Carolina ties to be honored at a ceremony in October.
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...
Health
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...
Faith
Local church organizes to bail out dads on Father’s Day
May 22, 2019
New Birth Charlotte Church launches Father’s Day Bail Out initiative to bail out nonviolent, first-time offenders on June 16, 2019.
People
Charlotte Artsy Folks, bridging the gap between artists and art collectors
May 23, 2019
Charlotte Artsy Folks, a local group of African American art collectors and art lovers, looks to create closer connections with...