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2 天之前 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reports rise in violent crime, murder in 3rd quarter crime report. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reported a 3% increase in calls for service, a 6% increase in violent crime, and a 28% increase in homicides, with youth offenders being a major contributing factor. by Destiniee Jaram October 11, 2024.
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1 天前 · by Destiniee Jaram and Glenn H. Burkins October 16, 2024. The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to rename the Wallace H. Kuralt Center after Catherine M. Wilson, a Charlotte social worker and program administrator, and rejected plans for a lane expansion project due to concerns about economic disparities.
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2024年10月8日 · Charlotte city council to consider new I-77 toll lane possibility. by Madeline Holly-Carothers October 8, 2024. A North Carolina Department of Transportation (NC DOT) representative presented on the I-77 South Express Lanes Project during last Monday’s city council meeting. If approved, the project will add toll lanes to 11 miles of I-77 ...
Important dates to know for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' 2024 …
2024年7月15日 · Early and middle colleges: Monday, August 5 and Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Elementary schools and pre-K-8 schools: Thursday, August 22, 2024. Middle schools: Wednesday, August 21, 2024. High schools: Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Exact times for open houses can be found on the district’s back-to-school website, which will be published soon.
New community resource center offers multiple services at one …
2023年10月24日 · The Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center is currently one of two community resource centers in Charlotte. The first, the Valerie C. Woodard Center at 3205 Freedom Drive, opened in 2018. As the needs of the community continue to be monitored and addressed, Trotman said the hours at the Ella B. Scarborough Center could be expanded.
The Great 28: Black Charlotteans who are shaping Charlotte
2021年2月22日 · This Black History Month, QCity Metro is celebrating Black excellence by acknowledging Charlotte residents who have used their power, platforms and influence to make our city a better place. In our first edition of The Great 28, we pay homage to local entrepreneurs, educators, activists, nonprofit executives, government employees and even a ...
Local HBCU gets $8 million donation from an anonymous donor
2024年8月23日 · Anthony Davis, president of Livingstone College, announced today that the college received an $8 million donation from its anonymous donor. The donation is the ninth in a string of anonymous donations given to the college in recent months. Last month, the college received an unprecedented $10 million donation — the largest in the school’s ...
Uptown Charlotte welcomes new Black-owned restaurant
2024年5月16日 · Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley, a Black-owned restaurant and lounge, will open the doors to a location in Uptown Charlotte in June. The Texas-based concept is known for its weekend brunch and is popular for its craft cocktails, Southern-inspired menu and contemporary decor. Owner Kevin Kelley, an attorney and restauranteur, created Kitchen ...
Charlotte’s newest experience takes people into space. Here’s …
Sept. 24, 2024. (QCityMetro) A new, space-themed virtual reality attraction has landed in Charlotte, promising thrills and sights from the skies. Space Explorers: THE INFINITE will be in Charlotte through Nov. 10, and guests can expect to see and feel what astronauts experience in space. The traveling attraction offers visitors a unique ...
Charlotte receives federal grant to aid low-income solar …
2024年9月27日 · The grant money will be used in three ways: Direct Solar Installations: Around $545,000 will be used for solar installations at low- and moderate-income households.; Program Administration: A total of $213,000 will support the program’s rollout.; Capacity Building: A total of $19,000 will be used to strengthen local organizations that work directly with low- and moderate-income communities.