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WEB1 day ago · Black-led nonprofit reimagines historic building as hub for young creatives. In a building that once housed Harvey B. Gantt’s architectural firm, the nonprofit Do Greater Charlotte will offer technology, creative and workforce development services to the city’s youth. by Destiniee Jaram September 17, 2024.
The Great 28: Black Charlotteans who are shaping Charlotte
WEBFeb 22, 2021 · This Black History Month, QCity Metro is celebrating Black excellence by acknowledging Charlotte residents who have used their power, platforms and influence to make our city a better place. In our first edition of The Great 28, we pay homage to local entrepreneurs, educators, activists, nonprofit executives, government employees and …
Mecklenburg ABC stores now open fewer hours - QCity Metro
WEBJan 10, 2022 · Stock Image. QCity Metro. Citing labor shortages related to Covid-19, Mecklenburg County’s 29 ABC stores will be open for fewer hours starting today. Until further notice, the retail stores will open at 12:30 p.m. and close at 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday. (Operating hours for restaurants, bars and …
Even in retirement, Ron Leeper is focused on making Charlotte …
WEBJan 18, 2021 · Even in retirement, Ron Leeper is focused on making Charlotte better. It’s been nearly two weeks since Bright Hope Capital LLC announced its acquisition of R.J. Leeper Construction. Under that deal, Ron Leeper, the construction company’s founder, stepped aside as president. He launched the company in …
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New report says Uptown Charlotte is poised for more growth
WEBFeb 25, 2022 · About 5,600 new residential units are slated for uptown and South End, which could grow their combined populations by 25% in the next three to four years. (They currently have a combined population of about 33,000 people.) Michael Smith, president and CEO of Charlotte Center City Partners, which compiled the …
Charlotte’s Black Chamber of Commerce wants to be a funding …
WEBOct 6, 2021 · In response to the devastation, the Chamber used funds — $200,000 from the city of Charlotte and $50,000 from a private investment — to assist some of the Black businesses that closed or were in jeopardy of closing.. Twenty-two businesses received about $5,000 — some got more — to go toward things such as operating costs, upgrading their e-commerce sites, inventory and reopening.
Booker T. mural tells story of Washington Heights - QCity Metro
WEBMar 6, 2020 · A new mural installed at Booker Avenue and Beatties Ford Road tells the story of its historic area in bold and welcoming colors. Commissioned by the Washington Heights Neighborhood Association, the mural features an abstract portrait of Booker T. Washington. “The mural announces to anyone walking or …
District Attorney: No quick fix for state court system hit with Covid ...
WEBby Sarafina Wright June 9, 2021. Mecklenburg County’s top prosecutor said it will take years for the state court system to recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Thousands of defendants are awaiting trial after courts ground to a halt more than a year ago, District Attorney Spencer Merriweather told the Tuesday Morning Breakfast ...
Police make arrest in West Charlotte High shooting incident
WEBDec 14, 2021 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg police arrested a juvenile on Monday in connection with a shooting incident at West Charlotte High School — the latest in a growing list of gun-related incidents on the campuses of Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools. According to CMPD, the incident happened shortly after 2:15 p.m. when two students got into a dispute over a ...
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