Charlotte
Beginning today, Jan. 24, students at UNC Charlotte will return to campus for in-person learning. The semester began virtually on Jan. 10 due to rising COVID-19 cases. Before returning on campus, students must have proof of vaccination with a booster shot if eligible or a negative test. Masks are still required on campus. Read the […]
The Charlotte area is experiencing its own baby boom. In 2021 Charlotte area’s largest hospitals Novant Health and Atrium Health report there was an increase in birth rates. There are five hospitals in the Charlotte area and Novant Health reported they delivered 12,327 babies last year and Atrium Health had 17,114 deliveries. That’s a lot […]
Although it may seem long overdue, three Charlotte streets have finally received new names after years of being tied to slavery or the Confederacy. The citywide effort called the Legacy Commission was launched back in 2020. In the last year, the city of Charlotte has renamed nine streets with names tied to white supremacists, Confederate […]
If you had plans to fly out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport today, you may need to check that your flight has not been canceled. The anticipated winter storm has caused the airport to cancel over 100 flights as of 3 p.m. Although it was previously expected to arrive this morning, forecasters now say more […]
I know free money sounds too good to be true, but this is not a scam! North Carolina has millions of unclaimed cash and some of it could be yours. Each year, the law requires that money be turned over to the state when a business or other entity cannot locate the person it belongs […]
After last weekend’s snowfall in Charlotte, the Queen City is expecting more snow this weekend, however very little. Local weather officials are reporting Charlotte’s chances of another snow day are decreasing and the second winter storm will impact more of the Carolina coast. For snow lovers that doesn’t mean Charlotte’s chance for snow is completely […]
We know about the ice cream truck but what about the library truck? That’s right! The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library now has wheels. The library started a mobile library service to serve communities with limited access to libraries. The “MoLi” is a 33-foot-long mobile truck filled with books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs to be checked out. The […]
The weather outside is cold but that doesn’t mean you can sit by the fire with family and friends. Quest Latta Nature Preserve located at 6345 Sample Rd in Huntersville is hosting S’more Family Time Friday from 4-6 PM. Curl up by the campfire and roast marshmallows with family or friends. Marshmallows and roasting sticks […]
Sadly for snow lovers, Charlotte won’t be seeing as much snow this time around. Recent forecasts predict that the Queen City will be getting less than 2 inches of snow due to the winter storm shifting east. Although this is not much, road conditions may still be dangerous as precipitation freezes. Be sure to drive […]
If you or someone you know in Mecklenburg County has an organization for at-risk youth, there may be funding available. Mecklenburg County’s Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) has over $2 million available for local programs dedicated to keeping youth out of trouble. JCPC promotes prevention, intervention, treatment, and aftercare programs for at-risk youth. To qualify […]