Charlotte
More than 250 affordable housing units will soon be available in east Charlotte. The Housing Impact Fund, in partnership with Ascent Housing, announced the purchase of Shamrock Gardens Apartments. The complex is a 265-unit property located off Eastway Drive in the Shannon Park neighborhood. The apartments will be reserved for households earning less than 80% […]
With the new Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus spreading throughout the nation, it is becoming more important that we get tested often and know our status. For residents in Mecklenburg County, free COVID-19 test kits are being offered at various libraries in the area. Kits will be available for residents who have trouble accessing […]
Have you heard about Charlotte’s new black-owned restaurant and lounge, Cloud? Could is located in the historic Wilmore neighborhood in Uptown. The owers Ramond Boyd and his wife moved to Charlotte after eyeing the available property to add to the city’s nightlife scene. So when a building in the historic Wilmore neighborhood came available, Ramond […]
The holidays start this week and we want to make sure we’re keeping our family members safe this year by getting our COVID-19 tests. StarMed Healthcare announced that its west Charlotte location at 4001 Tuckaseegee Road will be open on Christmas Day for COVID-19 testing. They will offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing and antibody therapy from 11 […]
If you’re using the Charlotte Douglas International Airport to travel this holiday, be sure to arrive a little early. The airport expects to see thousands of holiday travelers over the next two weeks. An estimated 1.4 million passengers are expected to fly out of CLT between Friday, Dec. 17 and Jan. 7. Travelers should prepare […]
It’s the week of Christmas and if you’re still doing some last-minute holiday shopping, you may need to pay more to have those gifts shipped by Dec. 25. Here’s what to expect from some post offices and delivery services: USPS: Select Priority Mail Express by this Thursday for Next-Day to 2-Day Shipping Guarantee and Flat Rate […]
It’s go time…because Christmas is this Saturday! So, if you’re thinking about hitting the road to see your family and friends, there are a few tips you need to know so that you can save at the pump. Use a gas price app like Gas Buddy or Get Upside. Even your Waze GPS can help […]
The Panthers go on the road to take on the Bills in Buffalo on Sunday, and they’re looking to snap a three-game losing streak. That won’t be easy against a Bills team that features the number one defense in the NFL and a top 10 offense. Yes, the Bills have lost three of their last […]
A historic Black park in south Charlotte, just outside uptown gets an update. Pearl Street Park located at 1200 Baxter St. was once known as Charlotte’s “Negro park.” It opened in the 1940s. But this week, Mecklenburg County officially reopened the renovated park. The 11 acres of the park served as a cultural hub for […]
Can’t get enough of this warm weather in December while everyone else in the world is actually experiencing Winter. Just when you thought it was time to out the shorts and sandals away. A white Christmas will certainly not be happening this year. Charlotte has a record high temperature of 75 degrees Friday (December 17), […]