On the Move: A veteran journalist who worked at a number of community newspapers in North and South Carolina is now assistant director of public relations at Livingstone College.
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Kimberly Harrington joins Livingstone College public relations team
June 9, 2017
Gallery: Scene at the Kickin it with Cam! Kickball Tournament
June 12, 2017
The event, which benefits children through the Cam Newton Foundation, was attended by a handful of his Panthers teammate and even some of his NFL rivals.
Witnie Martinez joins Gantt Center staff as development director
June 10, 2017
On the Move: As director of development, Martinez will focus largely on fundraising.
Kimberly Harrington joins Livingstone College public relations team
June 9, 2017
On the Move: A veteran journalist who worked at a number of community newspapers in North and South Carolina is now assistant director of public relations at Livingstone College.
Morehouse College interim president dies unexpectedly
June 8, 2017
William Taggart, the newly appointed interim president of Morehouse College died suddenly Wednesday at his Atlanta home, the school has confirmed. He was 55 years-old.
Under fire for his leadership, Mecklenburg Health Director Marcus Plescia will step down
June 6, 2017
Plescia, who heads the Mecklenburg County Health Department, faced growing criticism after it was revealed that county health clinics had mishandled test results for nearly 200 women who were screened for cervical cancer.
Cosby said pills would ‘relax’ her, accuser tells jury
June 5, 2017
Kelly Johnson told the jury that she lost consciousness after taking the pill and woke up semi-clothed in bed with actor-comedian Bill Cosby.
After much lead up, Bill Cosby trial begins today
June 5, 2017
The 79-year-old actor and comedian is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a former Temple University women’s basketball player at his home in 2004.
Photo Gallery: Muhsin Muhammad is featured guest at BLKTechCLT event
June 3, 2017
The former Carolina Panthers wide receiver is now managing director at private equity firm Axum Capital Partners, responsible for investment selection, and portfolio management.
Former NASA astronaut Joan Higginbotham: preparation and hard work were keys to success
June 2, 2017
She became the third African-American woman to travel into space. Now retired from NASA, Joan Higginbotham continues to blaze new career paths.
News & Buzz
Popular barber at No Grease was among 3 men shot and killed late Tuesday, media reports
June 21, 2017
The killings were reported minutes apart -- one in east Charlotte near Hickory Grove Road and the other in northeast...
Entertainment
A peek inside Firehouse Bar & Lounge, soon to be Charlotte’s newest hot spot
March 30, 2017
Owner Clarence Boston said he hopes the lounge, located near Bank of America Stadium, will attract young professionals of all...
Commentary
I can’t keep rolling my eyes at today’s headlines; it’s starting to hurt
April 23, 2017
Is it just me, or is the constant drum beat of social media starting to make us loopy?
Health
Charlotte has a new support group for black women coping with infertility
June 21, 2017
The support group Fertility for Colored Girls was started by a Chicago minister in 2014 and has now spread to...
Faith
William Barber stepping down as North Carolina NAACP president to head national movement
May 11, 2017
Barber said his new effort to establish the New Poor People's Campaign will focus on organizing poor people of all...