Charlotte
Children are back in school but some may face a few difficulties getting there. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials have announced that they expect transportation issues and delays as children transition back to school. Officials say that principals have been informed and will communicate with parents. The school district has also said they will consider remote learning […]
If you have any plans to attend a basketball game at Steph Curry’s alma mater, make sure you have proof of vaccination. Davidson College announced that they will now require spectators for men’s and women’s basketball games to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The requirement will start on Jan. 8 for all home games. Children […]
A new Charlotte-based technology is making grocery shopping and weekly meal planning easier. Grocery Shopii was created by working mom, Katie Hotze. Within five minutes, the technology provides users with five days worth of meals and recipes including groceries. Grocery Shopii partners with grocery stores that offer online shopping options. Users select what they would […]
A new tool is entering the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System to help students and staff report safety and crime concerns. The “Say Something” app allows users to submit anonymous concerns to officials. Staff and students are currently being trained on how to use the app. Officials say this will help those who are afraid to speak […]
The Queen City has made another national list. Real estate data website PropertyShark created a list with the 15 cheapest US cities with the best weather. Charlotte was ranked number one. Three North Carolina cities in total made the list. Charlotte’s ranking was based on its moderate living costs, well-paying jobs and mild weather. Read […]
Charlotte’s restaurant week which they call Queen’s Feast is back! The event begins on Jan. 21 to Jan 30 and includes over 70 of the best restaurants from around Charlotte and surrounding areas. Guests will receive three-course meals for prices ranging from $30, $35, $40 or $45 per person, depending on the restaurant, not including […]
Another local university has joined the Charlotte 49ers in restricting sporting fans from attending upcoming events. Johnson C. Smith University announced today that outside spectators that aren’t family members of student athletes will not be allowed to attend sporting events until further notice. Family members must provide  proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test […]
Winter may be cooling things down, but restaurants around Charlotte are about to heat up. Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week returns Jan. 21-30. There event will feature 70 restaurants in eight counties. Prices vary between $30, $35, $40, or $45 per person, depending on the restaurant. Participating restaurants include Sullivan’s Steakhouse, Tupelo Honey, Sea Level, Standard Oyster Company, Charolais […]
Although winter in the Queen City started out pretty warm, temperatures are beginning to drop. Colder weather poses as a threat to those who are homeless. To help keep them warm this winter, volunteers from the nonprofit group Greater Rise Charlotte handed out blankets, coats and warming supplies Monday night. As of June 2021, 3,137 people in […]
The Queen City is on the rise as a popular place to live and it looks like in 2022 it moved higher on some people’s list. Zillow says Charlotte will be one of the hottest housing markets in 2022. The market in 2022 is expected to remain hot, with the same trends the drove the […]