Open Enrollment ends Dec. 15. Here’s what you need to know

Sponsored by It’s Open Enrollment season — the time of year when families and individuals make important decisions about their health care insurance for the next 12 months. For some, the choice will simple; they’ll choose from the options offered by their employers. But for those without employer-provided health care insurance, the options can be a bit more complex. To help demystify the Open Enrollment process, we asked Reginald Swann,...

How West End residents transformed a neglected space into an outdoor gallery

Just months ago, a neglected lot near the intersection of Beatties Ford Road and Lasalle Street was considered an eyesore. It housed a dilapidated trailer, and illegal drug activity was said to be common. Now the property has been transformed into a tranquil space that features freshly painted picnic tables, a concrete stage and, perhaps most impressive, an outdoor photo gallery that displays artistic images of Black women. The project is the...

‘More panic than necessary at this time’: Atrium disease expert says public should relax in wake of new Omicron variant.

Christopher Ohl, a disease expert at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, said the public should relax, for now, as more research is being done on the new Covid-19 Omicron variant.   “There may be a little more panic than necessary at this time, but it’s certainly a variant of concern,” he told reporters in a press conference on Monday. The variant was first reported in South Africa last week. While no cases of Omicron have been reported...

CMPD: man killed during domestic violence incident

A 58-year-old man is dead following what Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police described as a domestic violence incident. The authorities identified the victim as Samuel Sherrod Gregory. According to a police report, Gregory was shot Saturday evening inside a home in the 4800 block of Sadler Road, just west of Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Officers had gone to the home in response to a domestic violence report. When they got there, they found...

1 dead, 2 injured in Sunday morning shooting

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a shooting in northwest Charlotte that left one man dead to two people injured early Sunday. The incident was reported shortly before 5 a.m. in the 1700 block of Harland Street, just west of Brookshire Boulevard. CMPD officers had been sent to a home there after someone called to complain about excessive noise. Inside the home, officers found 34-year-old Sir Marquise Battle, who had been shot....

Police seek driver in fatal hit-and-run on Thanksgiving Day

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for help as detectives investigate a fatal hit-and-run that happened Thanksgiving Day near the intersection of Sunset Road and Beatties Ford Road. Shortly before 10 p.m., officers responded to reports that someone was lying in the roadway and in need of medical attention. When the police got there, they found a female pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. Medic pronounced her dead at...

6 tips to rock the first months of your new job

Congrats! You nailed your interviews, received a job offer and negotiated your contract terms. Your first day is approaching, and you can’t wait to get started. Just as you did the work to get ready for the interview and negotiation process, the first few months of a new gig require the same level of learning and groundwork — preparation that will not only contribute to your personal success in the role but also help to start you off on the...

Meet the 18 people who will shape much of Charlotte’s arts and culture landscape

The City of Charlotte and Foundation For The Carolinas announced the names of 18 people who will serve on the city’s newly created Arts and Culture Advisory Board. The board, created by City Council, will determine how millions of dollars are spent each year in support of the city’s arts sector. The board will allocate about $4.4 million remaining for fiscal year 2021-22, then $12 million each in fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The money is a...

Teen fatally wounded in northeast Charlotte

A 14-year-old girl has died after being shot Sunday afternoon in northeast Charlotte. Authorities have identified the victim as Vanessa Sarai Santos Garcia.  According to a statement by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, around 1:30 p.m., officers responded to the 2600 block of Olando Street in response to an assault with a deadly weapon call. Once police arrived, they found the teen, inside a house, with apparent gunshot wounds....

Mayor Vi Lyles says she will seek reelection

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announced on Thursday that she will seek a third term as leader of North Carolina’s largest city. Lyles made the announcement as part of a 31-second video posted on Thanksgiving Day. “I want you to know what I am so proud of our community for all the good works we are doing – jobs and housing and so much more,” she said. The announcement comes weeks after Lyles, a Democrat, unveiled a $250 million initiative to...

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