Charlotte
Mecklenburg County’s mask mandate will be ending Saturday, Feb. 26. The decision comes after the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners voted to end the indoor mask requirement during Wednesday’s meeting. The public health rule went into effect last August following the surge of the delta variant. Will you still be wearing your mask? Read the […]
I am Queen Charlotte is coming in March! The program is a citywide, multi-platform celebration of Black Women in Charlotte. Poet and storyteller Hannah Hasan has gathered a history of Black Womens’ narratives. These stories are the foundation of the week-long activities honoring Black Women. The week will kick off with a storytelling extravaganza in the Belk Theater on March 6th. The […]
We’ve all been there before. Someone cuts you off while driving and you want to make sure they know it. According to new crime statistics in the Charlotte area, refraining from interactions on the road is the safest bet. The death of a CATS bus driver has caused Charlotte officials to be concerned about increasing instances […]
The Black Lives Matter street mural in the heart of uptown Charlotte is fading and Charlotte City leaders have no plans to repaint it. The mural located on South Tryon between 3rd and 4th street has faded to the point of the message no longer being readable. The vibrant and colorful display was painted following […]
Mecklenburg County leaders will vote on whether or not to drop the current indoor mask mandate during Wednesday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting. Mecklenburg County Health Director Dr. Raynard Washington is expected to recommend that the mask mandate be dropped. The vote will follow after Washington’s recommendation. The mandate has been in effect since August, following the […]
Okay, so maybe you didn’t know you would have a valentine until the last minute. That’s okay! There’s still time to book a dinner reservation at a restaurant in the Charlotte area. Make a decision quickly! These reservations won’t be available long. Restaurants with Available Feb. 14 Reservations La Belle Helene Type: French Uptown Reserve […]
Looking for ways to celebrate Black History Month in the Charlotte area? Here are some virtual and in-person events to check out. Wednesday, February 16, 2022 Equity Impact Circle (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library program) Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Location: Virtual Cost: Free Homage to the Black South: Art and Culture Appreciation Series — Influence […]
As some states begin to lift mask mandates, school mask requirements are now in question. North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore announced Friday, Feb. 11 that Republicans are planning to propose new legislation that would get rid of mask requirements in schools. Currently, mask rules are up to local governments and school boards. Mecklenburg County […]
Keep Pounding! A saying that Panthers fans know all too well. The slogan was coined by legendary Panthers linebacker, Sam Mills. Mills came to Carolina as a free agent in 1995. Following his retirement after the 1997 season, he became an assistant coach for the Panthers. Mills delivered his legendary speech during a playoff game, […]
Elected in 1983, Harvey B. Gantt was Charlotte’s first Black mayor. Gantt grew up in the 1940s and 50s in then-segregated Charleston, South Carolina. He would often attend NAACP meetings with his father and grew passionate about advocacy and fighting the injustice of racial discrimination. In his earlier life, Harvey B. Gantt was the first […]