Charlotte
Congratulations to multiple Charlotte-area schools that won the NCHSS High School State Basketball Championship. Six different Charlotte-area school Men’s and Women’s high school basketball programs claimed the state title for their division. On Thursday Rock Hill High Schools’ Lady Bearcats beat Summerville High School 52-44, claiming the 5A NCHSS State Championship. The Salisbury Lady Hornets […]
We know it’s almost springtime when the amusement parks start opening. The multi-state theme park, Carowinds, reopens this Saturday, March 12. The park will feature new events and new menu items. The park has also hired hundreds of new workers to make the experience smoother for guests. Reservations are not required this year. Tickets and […]
Like almost everything else in the world right now, college isn’t cheap. Luckily for students, there are some companies that will help cover college tuition for their employees. Chipotle Through partnership with Guild Education, employees have access to up to $5,250 of tuition reimbursement annually. Chick-Fil-A Employees have access to scholarships and tuition discounts for […]
After all the dark, cold days, we’re finally getting some extra daylight! Daylight savings begins on Sunday, March 13. That means get ready to set your clocks forward by one hour. You will lose one hour of sleep, so be sure to go to bed a tad bit earlier. Studies show that the Monday after […]
Gas is far from cheap right now. Luckily, Charlotte drivers may have the chance to get free gas this weekend! Kingdom City Church in Charlotte is hosting the Gas on God event and plans to give away $10,000 worth of gas on Saturday, March 12. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 […]
The average price of gas in North Carolina has officially reached over $4. Experts say they don’t expect these prices to decrease any time soon. In fact, the prices may continue to rise! Although we can’t do much about the current prices, there are ways to help your gas last longer. Check your tire pressure. […]
New safety measures will soon be in place for Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools. CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston announced new plans to make schools safer during Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting. The plans include clear backpacks, body scanners, increased security on campuses, random security screenings and more. The CMS district spent approximately half a million dollars on 46,000 […]
Today is International Women’s Day! One program is celebrating Black women in Charlotte all week long. I Am Queen Charlotte is a multi-platform program that centers around the lives, stories, and contributions of Black Women in Charlotte. Throughout the week, several events take place to celebrate Charlotte’s Black women. Here are some upcoming events: Queens […]
Alright, foodies! There’s a new restaurant coming to Charlotte. Fidel’s Kitchen will open in April, serving authentic Jamaican cuisines. Jamaican-born Fidel Clarke first learned to cook in his mother’s kitchen. Now, he will bring the taste of his country to Uptown. The menu will feature items such as oxtails, rice and peas, vegetables, and fresh juice. Read […]
Starting today, March 7, masks are optional on CMS buses and other school transportation. The decision follows the vote by the CMS Board of Education on Feb. 22 to make masks optional in CMS facilities. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services StrongSchools Toolkit reflects the CDC guidance that masks no longer be required on […]