The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, February 14 – Sunday, February 17
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Greetings Brothers and Sisters! The wait is finally over – NBA All-Star
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
Weekend 2019 has arrived in the Queen City! There is LOTS to do this weekend, however on this list, I decided to focus on local events, businesses and services guaranteed to give you a true taste of Charlotte experience!…
The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, February 7 – Monday, February 11
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Greetings everyone! I will be out spreading the joy to all this Saturday afternoon on the turntables at my event “Bueller’s Vinyltine’s Boogie” so please be sure to come through and get some of this love I have inside!…
Gaston College Program Aims to Make Over the Face of Manufacturing
By LaShawn L. Hudson
Edgar Torres says when he looks back, he was probably always destined for a career in advanced manufacturing.
“When I was growing up, I used to help my dad fix things,” explains Torres, now 22. “I would always follow him around.…
A Life of Service and Gratitude
By Steffi Travis
When you first meet Unetta Moore, there is instant camaraderie. She possesses an infectious smile and humble, inviting demeanor. Her hearty laugh shows her keen sense of humor and ability to dissolve tension. She describes herself as a perceptive “people-person” who is happiest when helping others to thrive and reach their potential.…
A Place to Call Home: Options for Senior Living
By Angela Lindsay
As the aging population has sharply increased, so has the need for residential options for seniors. In fact, the real estate market for people 55 and over in Charlotte is booming. In 2015, about 20 percent of county residents were over age 55, up from about 16 percent in 2000.…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Students Help Light the World, Thanks to Innovative ‘Solar Suitcase’ Program
Approximately 1 billion people on our planet have no electricity, and almost one out of three children (188 million) attend a school without electricity. Charlotte youth will help change some of that in this school year.
With a shared global vision, Wells Fargo and the former CEO of Duke Energy, Jim Rogers, and his wife, M.A.…
The Rundown: Thursday, December 20 – Sunday, December 23
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Seasons’ Greetings Brothers and Sisters! I hope everyone is doing well and full of joy as I am. Check the method, there’s not a whole lot going on this weekend, however, I was able to scrape up a few goodies for everyone to enjoy.…
‘African-Print Fashion Now! A Story of Taste, Globalization, and Style’ opens at Mint Museum Randolph
By Lashawnda Becoats
“African-Print Fashion Now! A Story of Globalization and Style” is a new exhibit, at The Mint Museum Randolph, about the history and globalization of African-print fabric from its origin to its current day influences on trends that shape style and fashion around the world.…
The Rundown: List of Things to Do Thursday, December 6 – Monday, December 10
By Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s good everyone! I hope you all have had a fantastic week. The weekend is here but Mother Nature decided to give us the cold shoulder and cool things down. Whatever the weather, I’ve found all sorts of goodies to get into this weekend.…
Math Tutoring with Heart
By Eren Simpson
A Charlotte nonprofit is helping to bolster area math scores 30 minutes at a time, with a whole lot of heart and help from volunteer tutors.
Heart Math Tutoring was built from a partnership between Social Venture Partners (SVP) Charlotte, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and Communities in Schools, after identifying a need for willing volunteers to help struggling students after rigorous testing standards were introduced in 2013.…