Charlotte

Johnson C. Smith University staged a thrilling comeback to defeat rival Livingstone College 26-21 in the latest Commemorative Classic, securing its first trip to the CIAA Championship in more than 50 years. The win gives the Golden Bulls a 9-1 record, the most victories in a single season in program history. The victory also served as redemption after Livingstone derailed JCSU’s championship hopes last […]

Radio One Charlotte has introduced a new community initiative called the Help Hub, an online source designed to connect local residents with essential resources and support services. The launch comes as SNAP benefits continue to expire, leaving many families searching for food assistance and other aid. The Help Hub will act as a central space where individuals can easily […]

With SNAP benefits set to end on November 1, 2025, due to the ongoing government shutdown, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council is teaming up with the Mecklenburg County Public Health Department to help ease the impact on local families. A temporary SNAP incentive program will launch across select farmers markets throughout November 2025. Under this […]

Charlotte is gearing up for one of the most anticipated shows of the fall. NBA YoungBoy is set to take the stage at the Spectrum Center on Sunday, Oct. 26. But before fans pull up for the night, there are a few things they’ll want to keep in mind. The venue announced a strict no-bag […]

Dreaming of moving to North Carolina — where barbecue, basketball, and small-town charm meet? You don’t have to spend big to call the Tar Heel State home. According to recent reports from Zillow (2025 home value data), GoBankingRates, and ApartmentList, several North Carolina cities offer a cost of living well below the state and national […]

As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) says residents who rely on federal food assistance programs will continue receiving benefits through October. The department stated that it is collaborating with local, state, and federal partners to monitor potential impacts on essential services. For […]

Charlotte is widening its lead as North Carolina’s largest city, according to new data from North Carolina’s Office of State Budget and Management. The report, which reviewed population changes from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2024, shows Charlotte’s population has grown by about 70,000 people, reaching an estimated 944,742 residents. That’s more than 444,000 […]

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden is defending his decision to meet with Charlotte rapper DaBaby after facing criticism over the artist’s recent music video that referenced the killing of Iryna Zarutska on a light rail train in South End. In a statement Tuesday, McFadden said he met with DaBaby, whose real name is Jonathan Kirk, […]

Late-night television got a shake-up with Jimmy Kimmel’s much-anticipated return to ABC, but not every viewer will get to see it. While ABC is carrying the show nationally, broadcasting giants Nextstar and Sinclair have blocked the program from airing on their local affiliate stations. This blackout hits hard in North Carolina, where three GOP-leaning cities—Winston-Salem, […]

Charlotte rapper DaBaby released a new music video, “Save Me,” which pays tribute to Iryna Zarutska, the 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee killed in an unprovoked stabbing on the CATS Blue Line last month. The video recreates the August 22 attack, with actors portraying both Zarutska and her accused attacker. In the music video, DaBaby intervenes to […]

Newly released jail recordings shed light on the man accused of fatally stabbing 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train last month. Police say Decarlos Brown attacked Zarutska on Aug. 22 as the train headed toward the East/West Boulevard Station. The 34-year-old, a repeat offender, is now facing both state and federal charges […]

The Carolina Panthers have parted ways with an employee after a social media post mocked the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the team reported Thursday. Charlie Rock, who served as the Panthers’ football communications coordinator, is no longer with the organization, WCNC confirmed. In a statement, the team said, “The views expressed by our […]