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Back to School Bash at Frank Liske Park Aug 10, with free snow cones, waterslide, much more…
Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks is hosting a free Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Frank Liske Park, 4001 Stough Road, Concord, North Carolina. To register for the event, you’ll need an account with the parks department. Go to...
Charlotte's Queen's Feast Restaurant Week Kicks Off With Over 100 Eateries Offering Special Menus
The city of Charlotte is currently bustling with the aroma of diverse cuisines as Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week springs into action. Commencing on Friday, the event spotlights over 100 participating restaurants across the city, offering food enthusiasts three-course meals at fixed prices ranging from $30 to $50. According to an overview by QC News, this summer promotion is a chance to dive into the local culinary scene without breaking the bank, from July 19 through July 28.
Charlotte airport flights stalled, global tech outage impacting city and state services
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – An overnight global tech outage is severely impacting flights at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and causing widespread outages to city and state services and several other industries including banks and healthcare services. Widespread tech outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world CHARLOTTE AIRPORT LATEST The FAA […]
10 Best Elevation Worship Songs of All Time
Elevation Worship is a contemporary Christian music group associated with Elevation Church, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2007, the worship team is known for its powerful and modern worship music, which blends elements of rock, pop, and traditional worship. Some of their notable albums include *Here as in...
Meet the owner of St. Mark Vintage Clothing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Make a fashion statement by recycling your wardrobe to create a bold, sustainable look. Matt Olin from Charlotte is Creative and Darrell Anderson, owner of St. Mark Vintage Clothing, joined us this morning to share the benefits of recycling clothing. St. Mark Vintage Clothing has...
LEGO Store: Build a LEGO McLaren Formula 1 Car and take it home with you July 21
LEGO Stores often host events during which customers can put together a small project and take it home. It’s absolutely free to participate. These builds are provided especially for the in-store events. They are not available for purchase. LEGO McLaren Formula 1 Car. On Sunday, July 21, 2024, from...
Arcadia Crafts a Charlotte NC Luxury Build
Nestled on a serene 2.6 acre property with a placid pond, this Charlotte NC luxury build was designed and built for a family with three young kids. “The goal was to create a space that feels equally sophisticated and inviting while entertaining as it feels comfortable for a family night in,” says interior designer Holly Taylor of custom home builder Arcadia.
Summer camp puts focus on mentoring and inspiration
The ninth annual Impact Camp brings participants together for mentoring with guest speakers and camp counselors. At Impact Camp, the emphasis is on positive influences. The camp, sponsored by Meck Investment Company, is in its ninth year and will take place at Johnson C. Smith University July 22-26 from 9 a.m. to 3.p.m. Executive director Shawn Kennedy said the camp began in 2015 and eventually moved to JCSU in 2017.
Opera singer Denyce Graves on diversity and highlighting hidden voices
Note: This program originally aired on Feb. 13, 2024. This week, Charlotte Talks takes a look back at some of our favorite interviews from this year. Acclaimed opera singer Denyce Graves came to Charlotte to tell the story of an influential yet often overlooked voice — that of Mary Cardwell Dawson.
Postino Winecafé opening Charlotte location on July 19
CHARLOTTE– Postino WineCafé is opening its first North Carolina location on July 19 at the Bowl at Ballantyne. The wine cafe’s design draws inspiration from the community's past life as a golf course, featuring an on-par 300-square-foot green-inspired mural. The concept also celebrates its musical roots and neighbor, the Amp, with a 600-square-foot art wall clad with over 400 multi-colored retro headphones.
Former pro mascot writes kids' book about pursuing dreams
CHARLOTTE – Are your kids constantly making up excuses to avoid reading this summer? Charlotte author David Stogdill scores big points with young readers in his comic-style early reader, “Lil G’s Basketball Dreams,” published by Warren Publishing. Lil G wants to follow in her father’s footsteps...
Spicing things up with PARA
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Spice up your Queen’s Feast experience this year by trying these dishes from PARA. David Feimster, owner of PARA, joined us this afternoon to share what they are serving for the Queen’s Feast. PARA, located in South End, is a restaurant and bar...
Kicking it old school: Meet the author of ‘Roctogenarians’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Age is just number. And qualifying for social security doesn’t mean quitting your dream. Mo Rocca, CBS Mornings Correspondent and author of “Mobituaries,” shared more about his newest book “Roctogenarians: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs.” This book was published in June, and it celebrates the triumphs of people who made their greatest achievements late in life.
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