Elvis Menayese

Williams will be the first person of color to lead Opera Carolina. She's CEO of Black Pearl Global Investments, a $25 million venture capital fund, and has served on Opera Carolina's board.

Summers away from school are especially challenging times for families trying to build a life in a shelter or motel room. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has about 4,800 students who don't have stable homes. A Charlotte group offers a few of these kids a safe place to go to play and learn during the summer months.

Ahead of this week's Independence Day celebrations, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers plan to visit the homes of more than 30 juveniles, the department says, were behind disruptions of last year's celebration in uptown.

A Charlotte workforce development group was awarded today a $400,000 dollar grant to launch a digital tech repair program. It will help provide career opportunities to those who are formerly incarcerated, while also providing tech services for low-income households.

As part of today's Independence Day celebrations, the Charlotte Museum of History held its annual naturalization ceremony. 17 people took the oath to become U.S. citizens.

This summer, a group of girls has cycled their way around Charlotte, navigating bike lanes, greenways, and even the light rail to enjoy the city's natural and cultural offerings.

Getting Black voters to cast ballots in November is critical for Democrats hoping to turn the state blue in this year’s presidential race. Mecklenburg County has the highest number of registered Black voters in North Carolina. The county’s voter turnout is also lower than the rest of the state. The hope is a ticket with Vice President Kamala Harris at the top will reinvigorate Black voters who have been sitting out past elections.

Patrick Hearns, who waited for his food at a Caribbean & Soul Food shop on Beatties Ford Road, says he plans to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.

Charlotte has hosted several friendly matches between European soccer clubs over the last decade. On Tuesday, two of Europe’s best clubs, Real Madrid and Chelsea FC, took to the pitch. It was a chance for fans to see their teams play up close.

The Cherry neighborhood just southeast of uptown Charlotte was set to hold its annual reunion and parade this weekend, drawing many former residents. The historically Black community would have celebrated 133 years since its founding. But it was canceled due to safety concerns following a drive-by shooting last month.