Elvis Menayese

Charlotte FC's new star international player has arrived in Charlotte more than three weeks after the club announced his signing, with his debut potentially coming as early as next week.

About 30 Charlotte residents will travel to Montgomery, Alabama, later this month for a three-day pilgrimage focused on civil rights history and its impact on society today.

A workshop Monday night aimed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners in west Charlotte strengthen their digital marketing skills and build connections with fellow business owners.

A Charlotte program meant to help close the digital divide while also providing job opportunities for formerly incarcerated people has shut down after one year of operation.

The fourth annual Charlotte Asian Film Festival will return this month with a focus on belonging, cultural identity and mental health.

An immersive play debuts in Charlotte Thursday night as part of an effort to spotlight Black joy in a rapidly changing neighborhood.

People returning from incarceration often struggle to find work or stable housing. State and local governments have launched programs to help former inmates rebuild their lives, but those efforts can be limited and face challenges of their own. In Mecklenburg County, two programs aim to help formerly incarcerated individuals overcome those challenges by providing opportunities, growth, and hard lessons.

The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art has made only its second artwork purchase since opening in Charlotte in 2010, acquiring a painting that honors Black history and commemorates Juneteenth.

As parts of west Charlotte continue to change, a small, nearly century-old house in the Enderly Park neighborhood serves as both a community gathering place and the backdrop for a new immersive play centered on Black joy, belonging, and resilience.

Hundreds of people are expected to gather in Charlotte on Saturday for a candlelight vigil to recognize those who have died from overdoses and raise awareness about addiction recovery.