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Charlotte North Carolina Home Inspection Reports
Do You Need a Charlotte Home Inspector? If you are looking for a real estate agent in Charlotte, North Carolina, then it is best to consult with a Charlotte home inspection service before you take the plunge. Real estate inspections in Charlotte are carried out by a number of independent companies. These companies often work
As retirement looms, Clarence Armbrister reflects on his tenure at JCSU
In the fall of 2017, when Clarence Armbrister was interviewing to become the 14th president of Johnson C. Smith University, he managed to sneak onto campus unnoticed, hoping to get a closer look at the school he hoped to lead. Now as Armbrister, 65, prepares to depart Biddle Hall on June 30, he says his
West End church partners with CMS to create summer enrichment program
Mount Carmel Baptist Church, in partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, will debut its six-week summer enrichment program at the end of June. The free program was made possible through grant funding from the city of Charlotte and was created for students who need “an extra push” to read on or above grade level. Each day, CMS
Pedestrian struck and killed in vehicle crash on Independence Blvd
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a fatal crash Friday night that claimed the life of a pedestrian on Independence Blvd. Police identified the victim as 43-year-old Kristine Ann Sikorski. According to a statement from the department, at approximately 9:38 p.m., officers responded to the 8500 block of E Independence Blvd. about a motor vehicle
Can you get a perfect score on our Black trivia quiz?
So, you think you know Black trivia? Test your knowledge with our five-question quiz. Earlier this month, we had a capacity crowd for QCity Metro’s Black Trivia Night at Weathered Souls Brewery. On Friday, June 2, we’ll return to Weathered Souls, but in a bigger space. Be sure to reserve your spot on our new
Mint Museum Uptown closed after fire
The Mint Museum Uptown will be closed until Saturday, May 27. The museum made the announcement on its Instagram following a small fire in Mariposa at the Mint, a restaurant located near the museum’s entrance. “It triggered our fire suppression system which has to be manually cleared,” spokesperson Michele Huggins told QCity Metro. The Mint
West Charlotte seniors receive pep relay to celebrate post-high school decisions
West Charlotte senior Jazz Lee could barely contain her emotions sitting in the gym of the Charles A. McCullough Sr. Athletic Center Thursday morning. Lee and her classmates had just walked into the gym to the sound of the band playing and the loud applause of the staff, students and alums. “Having so much support
‘It’s the biggest fire in my 34 years that we’ve had to deal with’
Mayor Vi Lyles and District 6 representative Tariq Bokhari spoke at the SouthPark After Five concert about last week’s SouthPark fire. Lyles spoke about two victims — Demonte Sherrill and Ruben Holmes — who died in the fire, asking attendees to take a moment of silence in remembrance of them. Bokhari spoke after Lyles and
Construction begins on first Camp North End apartments
A new apartment complex in Camp North End is under construction. It will bring 301 units that vary in size, layout and cost. Real estate company ATCO Properties & Management has committed to making 7% of the multifamily units to residents earning up to 80% of the average median income. The complex will also include
Black male ballet dancers are few in number but rich in confidence
Being a Black male ballet dancer has been no easy feat, but it never stopped Maurice Mouzon Jr. Despite being teased and criticized, Mouzon’s love for dance and determination trumped negativity. Mouzon is a professional dancer with Charlotte Ballet. He has participated in training with the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as well as the
Day trippin’: A girl’s guide to Columbia, SC
Whether you’re looking for rest and relaxation, to experience art and world-class cuisine, plentiful shopping, or to stay up — and out — past your usual bedtime, you’ll find all that and more just 94 miles south of Charlotte. Affectionately known as “Cola,” Columbia is full to the brim with southern charm, wonder, and adventure.