Charlotte
Popular traveler service, Airbnb, is launching an anti-party crackdown for the upcoming summer holidays. According to a press release, the company will be doing enhanced screenings for those looking to book during Memorial Day weekend or the 4th of July weekend. Guests who do not have a history of positive reviews will be prevented from making […]
Summer is quickly approaching, and what better way to welcome the warmer weather than by learning to swim. Mecklenburg County’s aquatics department is offering free lessons to the public. Lessons will take place at the Double Oaks and Cordelia public pools. Anyone from 6-month-olds to adults is eligible. The county hopes the lessons will increase drowning prevention. […]
If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, look no further. The Charlotte area has various events that you can attend! Tipsy Taco: “Under the Big Tent” Cinco de Mayo 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Free Location: Tipsy Taco Cinco de Mayo at Primal Brewery Huntersville 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm […]
Summer is right around the corner. If you’re looking for something for your child to do, you may want to look into the enrichment camps offered by Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Through this in-person camp, children ages 8-18 will learn a range of skills including robotics, engineering, welding, sewing, quilting, and African drumming. Programs for the upcoming […]
Mecklenburg County residents may be waiting a little longer to receive DSS benefits. A backlog of applications is currently slowing down the distribution of SNAP and Medicaid benefits. The county says the backlog is due to staffing issues and more people applying. From March 2019 to March 2022, the DSS reports a 48 percent increase […]
A thrill coaster quickly turned into a ride of terror for Carowinds riders. On Friday, April 29, riders on the Flying Cobras were stuck for close to 45 minutes due to an unexpected stoppage on the lift. Parents were reported to be trying to calm their crying children, while other riders were trying not to […]
Charlotte mom, Chanda Spate, developed an app to help improve teen mental health after her high school son suffered bullying. Spate spent over three years developing the mobile app after her son attempted suicide following an incident that occurred at Hopewell High. The app is named the “DDAAT App”,  an acronym for “Digi-Dad Advice Any Time”. […]
A loaded gun was found at a Charlotte high school Monday morning, according to local news reports. WOSC-TV reports a student was found with a loaded gun on campus at Philip O. Berry Academy of Technology. The weapon was found while the student walked through one of the school’s body scanners. The school was not […]
The Carolina Panthers made a big statement to bolster their offensive line by selecting NC State offensive lineman Ikem Ekwonu with the sixth overall pick in the NFL Draft. Ekwonu fell unexpectedly into the Carolina’s lap along with the rest of the contingent of draftable offensive linemen. The Ekwonu selection is an easy sell for […]
Early voting for the 2022 primary election has begun in North Carolina. Voting started today at 3 p.m. and will continue until Saturday, May 14. There are 16 voting sites in Mecklenburg County. Locations, directions, and times can be found here. If you have not registered yet, you can register and vote at the same time. […]