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Charlotte Symphony musicians secure raises in new bargaining agreement
The Charlotte Symphony has reached a bargaining agreement that will give its musicians a 13.5% raise over the next three years. The agreement announced Wednesday morning will raise musicians' minimum salaries from $45,861 to $53,709 over the three-year agreement. As part of the agreement, the musicians also agreed to extend their working weeks from 38 to 39.
Celebrate National Wine Day at Little Mama's
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Today is National Wine Day! To celebrate, Beverage Director from Little Mama's Mary Wilson joined Charlotte Today to give us a taste of some of her favorite wines PLUS a taste of Little Mama’s. The two wines she featured are the Vermentino which is great for a hot summer day, and the Bolgheri Rosso which is perfect for the upcoming fall months.
'I get an F-minus on that:' Charlotte coach says team will be without myriad injured starters for season opener
Charlotte is going to be quite shorthanded against James Madison on Saturday. 49ers coach Biff Poggi said this week that his team could be without as many as nine of its 22 starters on either side of the ball for Charlotte’s season opener. And he blamed himself for why the team has so many key players injured ahead of the season, insinuating that he pushed his players too hard in their preseason practices.
Eurest’s new Fly Chix concept takes flight
Eurest is putting a new spin on perennial favorites like chicken wings and tenders. The Charlotte-based business-and-industry foodservice provider launched Fly Chix, its newest culinary concept, on Monday. The launch date was not by happenstance: Monday was Women’s Equality Day, and Fly Chix was developed by a culinary team of...
Charlotte Mecklenburg Board of Education considers delaying student reassignment plan
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is considering delaying upcoming changes to some of its school assignments. Initially, the Board considered making changes to student assignments for the 2025-2026 school year at an Aug. 13 meeting, but Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) Superintendent Crystal Hill suggested delaying changes until the 2026-2027 school year during a Board of Education meeting on Tuesday evening.
CMS works to fix malfunctioning air conditioning at local high school
As the temperatures rise outside, it’s heating up inside a Charlotte-Mecklenburg high school. Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences in east Charlotte’s Belmont neighborhood hasn’t had working air conditioning this week.
Police still working to identify people responsible for serious Charlotte crimes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Detectives from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are still working to identify the people responsible for multiple crimes that happened during the summer months. In July, WBTV highlighted a violent assault that happened in an east Charlotte parking lot. The incident took place on Sunday, June 16...
Mountaineers women’s soccer snags draw against Charlotte
App State women’s soccer faced the Charlotte 49ers on Sunday for their seventh matchup of all-time. It was the first meeting since 2019 and the first in Boone for the Mountaineers since 1998. Before kickoff, the Black and Gold celebrated senior day in the valley. Seniors Gracie Giacoletto and...
Charlotte Alive and Local: Charlotte Knights Labor Day Weekend
CHARLOTTE (CHARLOTTE ALIVE AND LOCAL) — It’s the Charlotte Knights last two homestands of the season, with several fun-filled events planned!. On Tuesday, the Knights celebrated Girls in Sports Night and on Wednesday will hold Bark in the Ballpark. On Thursday at 7:04 p.m., the Knights will have Sahlen’s $1 hot dogs, Friday at 5:30 p.m. will have HBCU night and fireworks, Saturday at 6:05 p.m. the stadium will celebrate ‘Margaritaville’ with fireworks, and on Sunday it’s Villians night and more fireworks!
Local organization receives $1 million donation to end generational poverty in west Charlotte
An organization focused on creating better outcomes for families on Charlotte’s west side is set to increase its efforts through a new $1 million donation. The Renaissance West Community Initiative (RenWest) recently announced a $1 million donation from the Howard R. Levine Foundation to enhance the organization’s Educational Pipeline Initiative.
Carowinds Unveils Exciting Fall Lineup with New Halloween Events and the Return of SCarowinds
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Carowinds is gearing up to deliver a season full of thrills, chills, and festive fun this fall, as the park announces its lineup of events that promise something for everyone. This year, Carowinds is introducing two new family-friendly Halloween events alongside the much-anticipated return of SCarowinds,...
Charlotte Invites Locals to Shape City's Future in 2040 Community Planning Workshops
The City of Charlotte is actively pulling its citizens into the urban planning fold with its latest series of community workshops. These sessions are a cornerstone of the Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Planning, a citywide initiative aiming to chart the course for neighborhood development over the coming decades. Central to this program is the idea that those who call Charlotte home should have a hand in molding its evolution.
Charlotte pastry chef a finalist in the ‘Chef Showdown’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - A local pastry chef is a finalist in the NC Restaurant & Lodging Association’s (NCRLA) Chef Showdown. Chef Mary Jane Wilson of Thoughtful Baking Co. is one of five pastry chefs in the finals, and won the “Undeniably Dairy Award” for best use of dairy products in a dessert.
Less than half of teachers feel job is worth the stress, Education Department says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As students return to the classroom for the new school year, many teachers already feel demoralized and exhausted. Teaching has never been easy, but now, teachers face a growing number of trials and tribulations. Let's connect the dots. Issues like student behavior, distractions in class, low...
California Man Sentenced to 87 Months for Cocaine Trafficking Through Charlotte Airport
A man from Porterville, California has been dealt an 87-month prison sentence for attempting to traffic a substantial amount of cocaine through Charlotte airport. Carlos Fernandez, aged 33, faced a judge and was handed down the sentence along with a three-year supervised release, as announced on U.S. Attorney's Office website by U.S. Attorney Dena J. King for the Western District of North Carolina.
Surprise AFC Team Bolsters Their Offense By Landing Carolina Panthers Star WR Adam Thielen In Blockbuster Trade Proposal
NFL teams looking to bolster their offense between now and the Nov. 5 trade deadline should call the Carolina Panthers about star wide receiver Adam Thielen. There aren’t any indicators that Adam Thielen wants out of Carolina, nor are the Panthers shopping the 34-year-old wide receiver. But with the new-look NFC South club in rebuilding mode, GM Dan Morgan has to be at least open to trading his star wideout for the right price.
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