Lawrence and Uleen Jordan of Charlotte, N.C., recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary by recommitting their love to one another. This is the second time they have renewed their vows since marrying more than seven decades ago. With help from their daughter, Fern Robertson, they shared their love story and the secrets to their long-lasting relationship. Bride: Uleen Cunningham Jordan, 86, former owner Jordan’s Family Daycare,...
The Carolina Panthers are hiring Frank Reich as their next head coach, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Thursday. The team later announced the news. Reich spent the past five seasons as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, compiling a 40-33-1 record before being fired midway through the 2022 season. Reich is a familiar face in Charlotte. He was the franchise’s first quarterback in 1995 This story is developing…...
This item is from our morning newsletter, which goes to more than 12,000 smart subscribers. You can be one of them. Charlotte isn’t the only city considering whether to make changes to how it is governed. Residents in Tampa, Fla., will vote this spring on whether to limit city council members to four consecutive terms, one of several proposed changes to that city’s charter. It all started with a fight between the mayor and council over...
This item first appeared in our morning newsletter, which is delivered Monday through Saturday to more than 7,000 smart subscribers in the Charlotte area. You can become one of them. Charlotte isn’t the only city considering whether to make changes to how it is governed. Residents in Tampa, Fla., will vote this spring on whether to limit city council members to four consecutive terms, one of several proposed changes to that city’s...
This item first appeared in our morning newsletter, which is delivered Monday through Saturday to more than 7,000 smart subscribers in the Charlotte area. You can become one of them. Giovanni Brown, a native of Harlem, N.Y., has long had a love for hats and grew up wearing them often. It was this love that led him to launch FITTEDS, his hat retail company. “I didn’t choose fitted hats; fitteds chose me,” Brown said in a statement. Brown...
For the Struggle, a non-profit organization centered around community outreach, policy reform and legal action, announced two new initiatives on Tuesday: the Eco-seniors program and a youth program. The Eco-seniors program, funded partly by $50,000 from U.S. Bank, has two goals: to combat environmental and systemic injustices and to help seniors save on utility bills. The new initiative focuses on predominantly and historically Black...
West Charlotte High School named Stephen Joyner Jr. its new athletic director on Tuesday. Joyner, Jr. joins West Charlotte after resigning as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Johnson C. Smith in Nov.2022. In his nine years with the Golden Bulls he earned a 147-102 record that includes the 2016-17 CIAA tournament title. He comes from an extensive family tree of coaches. His father Stephen Joyner, Sr. also served as the head women’s...
Last night, Charlotte City Council approved $2 million for Charlotte Rescue Mission. The funds come from the Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Fund and are part of the city’s overall $4 million investment in Charlotte Rescue Mission. The funds will support construction of a new building to help men experiencing homelessness and addiction. Last spring, Charlotte Rescue Mission broke ground on Miracle at Cedar Street, a new men’s...
Susy Toth never expected to become a teacher. She went to school as a journalist. She left the field 12 years ago, in search of her next career path. It wasn’t until she began volunteering at her kid’s school that she had a serious interest in getting into the classroom. “Five years ago, I found a job in school as an interpreter,” she said. “I started getting more in contact with the kids and the parents so I decided that I wanted to...
Charlotte FC will honor its soccer player Anton Walkes on Tuesday with a celebration of life memorial service at the Bank of America Stadium. The 25-year-old defender and midfielder died following a boat accident in Miami on Thursday. “He was a tremendous son, father, partner and teammate whose joyous approach to life touched everyone he met,” said team owner David Tepper in a statement. “Anton made those around him better people in all...
