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Oct 8, 2024 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reports rise in violent crime, murder in 3rd quarter crime report. by Destiniee Jaram October 11, 2024. 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.
It Happened Here: Local initiative seeks to 'tell the truth' about ...
Aug 26, 2024 · Charlotte’s local initiative, according to the newly launched website, seeks to “tell the truth” and help the community “move toward reconciliation.”The initiative has multiple parts and involves storytelling through poetry and film, community engagement, the installation of site markers and more in order to highlight a brutally significant past.
R&B icon Stephanie Mills returns with a message of Black …
May 24, 2021 · It took a pandemic, a national reckoning over race, plus some well-timed words from a friend, but after nearly 17 years away from recording studios, R&B icon Stephanie Mills is back in the business of making music.
3rd & Fernwood celebrates grand opening in Midtown - QCity …
Aug 23, 2024 · 3rd & Fernwood, a 5,200-square-foot restaurant in Midtown, is set to host a grand opening event on Friday, according to a social media post made by the restaurant. According to the post, each guest will receive a complimentary glass of champagne with their meal to celebrate the occasion. Greg Collier, who owns 3rd & Fernwood, brunch spot Uptown ...
Important dates to know for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' 2024 …
Jul 15, 2024 · 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.
In the Know: Six Charlotte food halls and hot spots to try
Jun 24, 2024 · Location: 9009 J M Keynes Drive. University City Boardwalk is a vibrant food area located near UNC Charlotte. It offers a variety of dining options from bar food to Mexican, ice cream, burnch and more. Featured Eateries: Ninety’s Dessert Bar – Over-the-top ice cream combos, plus sandwiches and more.
CMS releases 2023-2024 high school graduation schedule
Oct 31, 2023 · CMS releases 2023-2024 high school graduation schedule. by Jalon Hill October 31, 2023. Garinger High School students celebrate with turning their tassles and throwing their caps after during the graduation ceremony at Bojangles Coliseum. The end-of-year high school graduation schedule for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is here.
Lottie', Black-owned cafe, opens in Uptown Charlotte - QCity Metro
June 21, 2024. (QCity Metro) At Lottie’s, a new coffee shop in Uptown, a best friend, a mother-in-law, a handful of baristas and several customers filled the space. When owner Ashley Hines arrived, her mother-in-law, Sheila Montgomery — affectionately called “Ms. Sheila” by some of the staff — told a group of customers, “That’s my ...
Charlotte proposes $4.4 billion budget with first ... - QCity Metro
May 7, 2024 · Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones presented a budget plan for fiscal year 2025 to the mayor and city council at Monday’s meeting. The $4.4 billion proposed budget is up from 2024’s $3.3 billion and also suggests a 1.5-cent property tax increase, the city’s first property tax increase in five years. This would translate to an average of ...