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Vegan songstress Mya continues to prove she has the key to the fountain of youth with this latest photo showing off her natural glow and curves.

Researchers found that Black Americans who have spent time behind bars were 65% more likely to die prematurely than their white counterparts.

Greater Bethel AME Church of Charlotte is keeping the holiday spirit alive by volunteering to feed hundreds of families. Church volunteers, members of Habitat for Humanity and community members joined together to gather food for those in need. The church partnered with the “No Hunger Holidays” program today and gave away 25-pound boxes filled with food. […]

Until the end of the season, and even at the start of the off-season, there is going to be a lot of talking heads giving their opinion on the job status of Matt Rhule, who is struggling to adjust to life in the NFL, as he is only 10-22 in his brief NFL career. There are many people who think Rhule should be fired, after only two seasons on the job, then there are others that aren't of the opinion he should be let go. One of those people happens to be a columnist for The Charlotte Observer, Scott Fowler who wrote a piece after Sunday's loss, saying that Rhule doesn't need to be fired. He joined Wilson & Norfleet earlier today to explain why that is:

Kwanzaa for many is an alternative to Christmas, where African Americans can celebrate seven key principles that helped us to overcome the adversity of slavery and racism. However, it appears that for Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is white, the holiday is nothing more than a made-up "religion."

It’s almost that time of year… the end of the year! While you may have some plans for this upcoming New Year’s Eve, you may want to consider safety when deciding what to do. This weekend is expected to be crowded with Charlotte residents bringing in the new year at local bars, clubs and restaurants. […]

Have you ever wanted to learn how to code but found that classes were too expensive? A class in Charlotte is making learning how to code possible without breaking the bank. Carolina Fintech Hub’s Workforce Investment Network is a 24-week program that provides adults from under-served communities with technical training, professional development, and a job after […]

If you’re going to be traveling throughout uptown Charlotte this week, expect some road closures and delays. The Duke’s Mayo Bowl college football game will take place at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at the Bank of America Stadium. The streets are expected to be crowded with fans attending the game. The city’s New Year’s Eve […]