Month: May 2022

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred Sunday where a juvenile was shot in the Hickory Grove area.  According to a statement by CMPD, shortly after 5:35 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service in the 8000 block of First Run Circle. When officers arrived, they located a juvenile victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  The victim was transported...

Today, Black people are starting business in increasingly large numbers. According to a recent article in US News & World Report, there were 20% more Black-owned businesses in the third quarter of 2021 than there were before the pandemic.* If you’re considering starting a business or expanding the one you have, this is a great time to do it. Here are the five reasons why now is a great time for you to launch a business or grow an...

As the school year comes to an end, kids need some fun, engaging activities to do throughout the summer months. Here are some programs for students kindergarten to high school. Carolina Kids’ Voices Dates: Three sessions June 13-17, July 11-15, August 1-5Where: Myers Park Baptist Church (1900 Queens Road)Cost: $195 camp tuition plus $25 registration fee Love music? Carolina Voices is offering three-show choir camps for kids this summer....

Electric vehicles of all brands, shapes, and sizes gleamed in the almost 90-degree sun at Clean AIRE NC’s EVs for Equity event at Northwest School of the Arts on Saturday where community organizations dedicated to sustainable energy, transportation, and, of course, clean air shared their initiatives with the public. Northwest School of the Arts is within the boundaries of the Historic West End Green District, a collaborative effort between...

Rajah Caruth, an upcoming Junior at HBCU, Winston Salem State University, will be competing Friday evening in the General Tire 150 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. If he wins, the rising star will top the ranks as No. 1 in the ARCA Menards Series for Rev Racing. QCity Metro spoke to Rajah Caruth hours before his potentially historic race. Caruth knew his purpose from the beginning. Caruth’s early list of accomplishments are why his body is...

It’s memorial day weekend and Charlotte is full of fun to-do’s! Check out our picks of the best happenings in the QC. And thank you to our military veterans. Friday Kick the weekend off with some fun outdoors. 2022 Speed Street Music Festival: Speed Street is back and they’re bringing live music, driver appearances and interactive displays along for the ride this time. Block Party Lake Norman: Kick back and relax with a beer and some...

What would you do if a Tiger walked up and tapped you on the shoulder? It happened to Mykala. What happened next left her crying and the crowd cheering. Bride: Mykala Pearson Brisbane, 27, medical practice management, native of Rock Hill, SCGroom: Zachary Brisbane, 26, program manager, native of Pasadena, MDCurrent Residence: MarylandWedding Date: May 6, 2022Venue/Location: Crystal Ballroom- Rock Hill, South Carolina How They Met...

Ella Scarborough, Mecklenburg County commissioner and Charlotte groundbreaker, passed away on Tuesday, May 24 at the age of 75. Throughout her life, Scarborough was a pillar in the Queen City, serving on the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners from her election in 2014 until this year.  The Sumter, South Carolina native was the first African American female to be elected to the Charlotte City Council where she served from...

There was a feeling of panic for Sherianne Breeland as she walked down yet another aisle with no baby formula. Everyday she goes out to the store to find food for her five-month-old son Josiah with little success. “My son still has about four cans left, but it’s the sample of cans that the doctor’s office provided me and those typically last, maybe a day at the most,” she said. Josiah, who has a protein allergy, has to get...