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Happy Sunday, QCity!
Hats off to the Carolina Panthers. After dropping six straight games to open the season, the team picked up its first win today to inspire this optimistic post from Charlotte artist Marcus Kiser, who predicted today’s win.
Today’s Photo
More than 130 sorority and fraternity members took a “Stroll to the Polls” on Saturday, walking from the Stratford Richardson YMCA to cast their votes at the West Boulevard Library.
As of today, 11,505 people had cast early votes ahead of the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Early voting Ends Saturday, Nov., 4, at 3 p.m.
JOBS
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• Arts & Science Council is seeking a vice president of philanthropy. APPLY
• Mecklenburg County is seeking a public health nurse. APPLY
• Mecklenburg County is seeking a child welfare specialist II. APPLY
• Crisis Assistance Ministry is seeking a director of development. APPLY
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PARTNER POST
Building Community Together
Community is the cornerstone of the Providence Day experience and what helps us thrive as a school.
We believe in the importance of fostering inclusive spaces for students, faculty and staff, as well as parents and families. For decades, these spaces have been built in various ways.
In 2021, the Black Families Network was formally established to bring parents and families together to build community.
ICYMI
A look back at some of last week’s stories
• Meet the man who helped construct Mecklenburg County’s $2.5 billion school bond proposal
• Five ideas for a Halloween-themed outing
• When Halloween dates go wrong: A Charlotte woman’s experience
• Gantt Center to celebrate 50 years with new programming and events
• Local nonprofits receive grants to combat intergenerational poverty in Mecklenburg County
PARTNER POST
Zip across the Hammock Coast
Water sports aren’t just for summer. Head to Hammock Coast this fall and go on a Seakart adventure – a jet ski combined with an inflatable boat.
Zip along the water with up to two other people and have a thrilling adventure along the coast.
Read on to see what else is in store in Hammock Coast.
PARTNER POST
A taste of the island
Clayton Clark found that traditional Jamaican food like was hard to come by in Charlotte. Clayton grew up on the islands, learning to cook from his mother.
Today, he’s the owner of Fidel’s Kitchen, a carry-out Jamaican restaurant in west Charlotte, serving up classic Jamaican dishes like jerk chicken and Clark’s own creations like oxtail cheese fries.
In the future, Clark hopes to also have a food truck to serve more of Charlotte.
“I’m still in the growth period. Every day is a different experience; I learn something more and more each day,” he said. Keep reading to learn more about Clark and how he’s sharing Jamaican culture one dish at a time.
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