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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 …
The Park Church breaks ground on affordable housing for seniors
WEBDec 13, 2021 · The Park Church CDC holds groundbreaking on Dec. 11 of Gilfield Park, a new affordable senior apartment complex coming to 1519 Beatties Ford Road. (Photo: Sarafina Wright) More than four years after The Park Church first committed to building affordable housing for seniors, church and city leaders gathered Saturday under a …
Women Thrive Conference – A Two Day Entrepreneurship Summit
WEBQCity Metro is hosting our second annual Women Thrive Conference at Queens University in Charlotte on Friday Oct. 4 and Saturday October 5, 2024. The Women Thrive Conference invites women in entrepreneurship to learn how to take their business to the next level and thrive. This year’s theme is Changing Everything.
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 …
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 …
Meet the owners behind Charlotte’s first cereal bar
WEBApr 8, 2021 · Once he was ready to start franchising locations, Dupree approached his childhood friend, Greg Robinson, 26, about establishing a location in Charlotte. The two grew up in the Shaker Heights neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio — also home to rapper Kid Cudi, whose 2008 hit “Day ‘N’ Night” is the inspiration behind the cereal bar’s name.
Important dates to know for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' 2024 …
WEBJul 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 …
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 …
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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