Mecklenburg County Announces Service Closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
As we approach the observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Mecklenburg County has announced a string of service closures for Monday, Jan. 19. The official release details the county's intention to halt operations in various departments. Among those taking a day off will be the Department of Social Services,...
‘Takes a village’: Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte providing excess food to to...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina university is giving surplus food a second life, repurposing it into meals for students and neighbors across the Charlotte region. Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte offers a wide selection of majors and programs, like culinary arts and business administration, preparing...
‘Humility and service’: Artist brightens animal shelter with mural dedicated to staff, volunteers
One woman is using her art to make the world a little brighter for the dogs and staff at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control Shelter.
Grand Opening of Eggroll Company at new location in Camp North End Jan. 10:...
The Eggroll Company has moved to a larger location at Camp North End. It was in the Keswick District, with the other food stalls, but will now be in the Mount District. The new space is 1,569 square feet and will include indoor seating for ten people. It’s address is 301 Camp Road, Suite 102, Charlotte, North...
Mother’s ‘reckless’ decision led to one-year-old daughter’s tragic death
North Carolina mother Brionce Parks, 26, is accused of child abuse and neglect after her one-year-old daughter Kamelah Doris Michilena died after being exposed to drugs
Sycamore Brewing appears to rebrand with new legal name after co-founder arrest
Sycamore Brewing has changed the name of its limited liability company, a state business registration filing shows. The new name is Club West Brewing, according to the Department of the Secretary of State filing on Thursday. Brewery co-founder Sarah Louise Taylor is listed as the managing member. Taylor’s husband and...
Gift lifts spirits of local firefighter losing battle with cancer
Joey Pullen, a Cramerton firefighter who was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, got a boost Thursday, lifting his spirits.
ICE responds to viral video between agents and two men from Salisbury
SALISBURY, NC — From Minnesota to Charlotte, tension seems to be growing. “Two of my children are adopted, brown, I’m worried about them,” said Jacci Brown, a Fort Mill resident. Protesters met in uptown Thursday evening, one day after the death of Renee Good in Minnesota. “I’m...
High-Speed Police Chase Through Charlotte Nearly Strikes Construction Worker in Plaza Midwood Before Suspect...
NORTH CAROLINA — A dangerous high-speed police chase tore through Charlotte on Monday morning, nearly injuring a construction worker in the busy Plaza Midwood area before ending with the suspect’s arrest in Salisbury, according to authorities. The pursuit involved a white SUV that fled from police and was...
New Communion rules spark debate over bishop’s authority in Charlotte Catholic diocese
(RNS) — A letter has exposed divisions over liturgical authority, leadership style and worship practices. The post New Communion rules spark debate over bishop’s authority in Charlotte Catholic diocese appeared first on RNS .

















