Charlotte Bus Operators Say Poor City Infrastructure May Lead to Additional Violence Against Drivers
Charlotte bus operators fear a recurrence of circumstances that led to the shooting death of bus driver Ethan Rivera, if government officials and residents ignore... Read more.
After 400 Wins, Queens Basketball Coach Bart Lundy Points to a Major Loss as a Career Turning Point
Bart Lundy landed his 400th victory in college basketball on Nov. 12. The coach at Queens University of Charlotte points to his firing at High Point University in... Read more.
Charlotte Builder of Ships in Bottles Says Pirate Season is Underway
About 1,000 people a day are moving into North Carolina. A Charlotte-based builder of ships in bottles has a tip for them. Pirate Season is underway. ... Read more.
Can Art Unite Cops and Kids? A Charlotte Non-Profit Says Yes
If young people and police officers create art together, what kind of an understanding can they reach? Workshops led by the Arts Empowerment Project,... Read more.
After a Year of Learning to Survive a Pandemic, Confidence Returns to Kids in Summer Camps
In a season of evolving guidelines, protocols and behaviors, Charlotte summer camp leaders say kids are displaying a new sense of confidence that may have faded... Read more.
Meet the New Guardians of Charlotte’s Tree Canopy: Laurie Reid Dukes and Jane Singleton Myers
For the first time in history, the guardians of the Charlotte tree canopy are both women. In the spring of 2021, Laurie Reid Dukes became city arborist and... Read more.
In Oral Quaran Tradition, Charlotte Boy Becomes a Hafiz
Inside a mosque in north Charlotte, 12-year-old Mohsin Siddiqui sits in a corner of the prayer room, legs crossed and fully focused, rocking back and forth as he... Read more.
New Grassroots Initiative Engages Charlotte-Area University Students to Organize COVID-19 Vaccinations
A new Charlotte initiative relies on university students to mobilize vaccinations for COVID-19 among populations with “vaccine hesitancy,” including groups with... Read more.
The arrival of ‘the Academy’ — Charlotte FC brings huge changes for youth soccer in the Carolinas
In most American sports, college athletics are a gateway to the major leagues. In soccer, they are a dead end. A player’s best chances are at “the academy.” ... Read more.
Despite pandemic, Charlotte Symphony stays in tempo; Coming up next, a brewery concert series in NoDa
At a time when social distance is everything, you might think the Charlotte Symphony has been silenced. However, a glimpse inside the life of the symphony’s... Read more.