Deeandra Michel

Charlotte, N.C. – As a new school year approaches, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is working hard to ensure all our families get the information and resources they need for their students to succeed at the highest level. Join us for a cultural celebration, community engagement, and family literacy activities, at the English Learner Family Academy Symposium (ELFAS) on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Elbert Edwin Waddell High School.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ahead of the 2024-25 school year, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds parents to make sure their children are up to date with all required vaccines and to familiarize themselves with the updated School and Childcare Exclusion List.

Dentsply Sirona, the world's largest manufacturer of dental products and technologies, today announced it will again organize a free dental clinic in partnership with TeamSmile to help ensure that underprivileged Charlotte youth have access to much-needed dental care.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – This summer, a Charlotte husband and wife team will open its new sip, learn, and grow café concept space geared towards parents of toddlers. Stacy and Michael Baker will open Grow Café to fill the void for family-friendly outlets while fostering valuable relationships amongst neighbors and local small businesses. Grow Café will open to the public with a grand opening on Saturday, July 27, beginning at 10 a.m. at 5324 Docia Crossing Rd. Suite B, in Charlotte.

Mecklenburg County, NC — Mecklenburg County’s Land Use and Environmental Services Agency’s (LUESA) office will continue to be closed Wednesday, July 24, 2024, due to ongoing repair and maintenance work on the water main. This is an extension of the closing that started on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

CONCORD, N.C. – Detectives with the Concord Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year old Akira Richard.

Osama Lafi of Charlotte always believed he would win big playing digital instants and his persistence paid off when he won a $668,911 jackpot.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 24, 2024) — The 2023 Charlotte Woman of Year award, an annual honor that recognizes and celebrates women who have demonstrated exemplary civic leadership and service, is being given to two women leading affordable housing solutions: Laura Belcher, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region and Dionne Nelson, president and CEO of Laurel Street.

SALISBURY, NC — Livingstone College will accept the single largest donation in the institution’s history this week. In the last seven months, the college has accepted seven $1 million dollar donations.

Mecklenburg County, N.C. – The Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support (HOMES) Program returns for another season, which began July 1, 2024. Mecklenburg County is partnering again with the City of Charlotte to help homeowners struggling with the rising costs of living. Last year, thousands with low to moderate incomes benefited from this County-created program. HOMES is excited to announce a new partnership with the Town of Davidson for this season.