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Urban League Of Central Carolinas To Honor North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper With 2024 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award
Charlotte, NC— The Urban League of Central Carolinas (ULCC) will present the Whitney M. Young. Jr. Award to the honorable Governor Roy Cooper at its annual award gala on Friday, August 2nd, 2024. The Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award is given to honor individuals who demonstrate leadership and support for the African American community through community service and investment.
Deep Roots CPS Farm Builds Network of Urban Farmers
In fall 2022, when Mecklenburg County received a $14,000 grant to be put toward a farmland preservation plan, Cherie Jzar of Deep Roots CPS Farm in northwest Charlotte thought it signified that the county was on the right track. Then came a meeting of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners...
Mecklenburg County emergency officials host youth fishing day
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Thursday, for the third year in a row, kids in Mecklenburg County got the opportunity to spend the day with police and other emergency teams at McAlpine Creek Park for fishing and some fun in the sun. The hope is, while kids cast their lines,...
Huntersville native’s wine chain opens in Birkdale Village
HUNTERSVILLE – Huntersville native and restaurateur Conrad Hunter opened Foxcroft Wine Co.’s newest location in Birkdale Village on June 26. This is the company’s fifth location since the first spot opened in 2004 as a retail bottle shop in the historic Foxcroft neighborhood near South Park, from which Foxcroft Wine Co. derives its name.
Matthews-Mint Hill Restaurant Inspections (July 4-10)
The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from July 4 to 10:. • China Express II, 3607 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 94.5. • Delicious Foods, 11329 E. Independence Blvd. – 100. • Harris Teeter (meat/seafood), 1811 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 97 • Harris Teeter (produce), 1811...
Radio One Charlotte ‘Community Mental Health’ – Alcoholism & Addiction
Radio One Charlotte is committed to amplifying community voices and providing hope and resources in the mental and behavioral health domain, which is one of our key corporate objectives. Each month, in collaboration with the Mecklenburg County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, we will address prevalent challenges and offer solutions through insights from professionals and organizations delivering essential information and services.
French-inspired mansion in SouthPark with a carriage house listed for $13.25M
This French-inspired château in SouthPark just hit the market for $13.25 million.Why it matters: The eight-figure price tag makes it Mecklenburg County's most expensive listing at the moment.Context: The home belongs to Michael J. Bailey, a North Carolina-based executive, chairman for Davinci Jets and co-founder of the food service company Elior North America.Steve Lonnen with SL Home Group has the listing.What they're saying: "The privacy and security of this home is incredible and to be in the middle of town you'd never know it," Bailey said in a statement to Axios. "It's so serene, quiet and peaceful. You can't hear...
Indian Trail man facing charges after high-speed, multi-county police chase ends in crash
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An Indian Trail man is facing charges after he was caught with stolen police gear during a multi-county chase, Monroe Police said. The incident started when Union County deputies attempted to pull over Roger Burns III for a fake license plate. However, deputies allege that Burns intentionally hit a patrol car and sped off. Burns then allegedly drove onto I-485 at a high rate of speed. A deputy performed a "forced vehicle stop" and the chase ended in Mecklenburg County. The car he was driving was reported stolen in York County, investigators said.
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