Charlotte
A four-day workweek should be normalized, right? Charlotteans believe a shorter workweek could be the solution to the city’s “collective burnout”. According to Axios Charlotte’s work-balance survey, 85% of Charlotteans said they work five days a week and 10% work 6-7 days a week. Studies show cutting back on the workweek has proven to make […]
Charlotte- Mecklenburg Police responded to a shooting at West Charlotte High School, Monday afternoon. Police said just after 2 PM, officers were called to the high school located at 7400 Tuckaseegee Rd. Shots were fired on campus but not inside any schools buildings. In a press conference, Police Chief Johnny Jennings said that the shooting […]
The upscale Italian restaurant, Orto in NoDa closed its doors for good over the weekend. The restaurant opened less than a year ago and staffing, supply chain and cost led to the new business failing. The Italian restaurant is located in the popular NoDa neighborhood on 36th Street. Chef Paul Verica of Orto told Charlotte […]
The first Omicron Variant (aka Omarion variant) was confirmed in Mecklenburg County identified in a student on UNC Charlotte Campus, the university announced. According to the school website, the student tested positive for the Omicron Variant after traveling out of state during Thanksgiving break. Everyone who might have come in close contact with the student […]
A Charlotte high school football team is back on the big stage to play for the 2021 NCHSAA 4A State Championship. Julius L. Chambers High School (previously name Vance) dominated through the post-season playoffs. They will be playing in the finals for the State Championship Saturday (December 11) for the fourth straight year against Cardinal […]
Charlotte’s soccer team unveiled its first jersey in preparation for the season kicking off in 2022. Charlotte FC gave fans a first look at their inaugural kit Thursday night at Camp North End. For those still learning soccer and the terms, a ‘kit’ basically means the uniform. The uniform was designed by Adidas, with help […]
Children and guns at Charlotte-Mecklenburg School campuses is an ongoing issue the district continues to face this school year. Thursday morning at North Mecklenburg High School a gun was found on a student, CMS confirms. WCNC Charlotte reports that administrators at the school said there was no threat made against the safety of the school […]
An adult-only miniature golf lounge with drinks and food is coming to Charlotte. Puttery, is the name of the new establishment. On the website, it’s described as “a modern spin on putting, which fuses high-tech gameplay with craft cocktails and curated cuisine.” “Puttery offers adults an immersive experience unlike any other. From competitive socializing to […]
Your favorite brunch spot in Uptown is rebranding and be getting a new name soon. The Charlotte restaurant 5Church in Uptown located at 127 N. Tyron street will change the name of the business just before 2022 on Dec. 31, according to Charlotte Business Journal. The restaurant will open on Jan. 1 with their new […]
The City of Charlotte released an update on the renderings of the pedestrian bridge that will connect South End to Uptown. According to the City of Charlotte’s website, the project will provide a new bicycle and pedestrian connection over I-277 from the CATS Blue Line Stonewall Station to where the Rail Trail ends under East […]