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WEBNew Black-owned fine fragrance store opens in Uptown Charlotte. Customers can explore more than 250 scents, purchase signature fragrances or craft htheir own unique blend. by Madeline Holly-Carothers October 8, 2024. Democracy Matters.
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WEB6 days ago · Charlotte city council to consider new I-77 toll lane possibility. by Madeline Holly-Carothers October 8, 2024. A North Carolina Department of Transportation (NC DOT) representative presented on the I-77 South Express Lanes Project during last Monday’s city council meeting. If approved, the project will add toll lanes to 11 miles of I-77 ...
Important dates to know for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' 2024 …
WEBJul 15, 2024 · Early and middle colleges: Monday, August 5 and Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Elementary schools and pre-K-8 schools: Thursday, August 22, 2024. Middle schools: Wednesday, August 21, 2024. High schools: Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Exact times for open houses can be found on the district’s back-to …
Congresswoman Alma Adams talks what's 'at stake' in upcoming …
WEBJul 23, 2024 · In addition, Adams touched on several other topics duing the discussion, including reproductive rights, what’s a stake in the upcoming election — including the controversial long-term plan associated with several Republican leaders called Proejct 2025 –, engaging young voters and more.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to evaluate student assignments ...
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Bualknight noted that another possible solution would be to evaluate the possibility of. A public hearing will be held on Aug. 27, and the board will vote on the proposal at its Sept. 10 meeting. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to evaluate student assignments, impacting 2,230 students, with changes taking …
What’s Happening, Charlotte: your weekend event picks (Aug. 23-25)
WEBAug 22, 2024 · 3rd Annual Youth Explosion: CommYOUnity Building – This event will highlight the voices, reflections, and talents of young people with collaborative art, networking, and community conversation. Charlotte FC vs. New York Red Bulls – Cheer on your favorite soccer team. Shop the Yard – This pop-up market in …
Black-owned bank in Charlotte launches $10,000 small business …
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Applications for the $10,000 grant program opened Aug. 1. One recipient from the Charlotte area will be selected. The grant initiative, part of the bank’s Empowering Growth Small Business Grant program, will allocate $50,000 to support small businesses throughout North Carolina over the next two years, according to …
Local HBCU gets $8 million donation from an anonymous donor
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Anthony Davis, president of Livingstone College, announced today that the college received an $8 million donation from its anonymous donor. The donation is the ninth in a string of anonymous donations given to the college in recent months. Last month, the college received an unprecedented $10 million donation — the largest in the school’s ...
The Great 28: Black Charlotteans who are shaping Charlotte
WEBFeb 22, 2021 · This Black History Month, QCity Metro is celebrating Black excellence by acknowledging Charlotte residents who have used their power, platforms and influence to make our city a better place. In our first edition of The Great 28, we pay homage to local entrepreneurs, educators, activists, nonprofit executives, government employees and …