The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, May 16 – Sunday, May 19
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Yo, what’s the word family? It seems like winter’s cold snaps has finally disappeared for good. At least until late October. But before we fire up our grills, take a gander at all the flyness going down in the QC this weekend!…
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.…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, February 28 – Sunday, March 3
By: Shawn D. Allison, II
The wait is over Brothers and Sisters—CIAA Tournament 2019 is here! There’s all sorts of hotness to get into this weekend, but for this particular Special Edition of The Rundown, yours truly, The Black Ferris Bueller, wanted to keep it in the community.…
Former IT Director Works to Build a Coffee Empire in Charlotte
By LaShawn Hudson
Step inside COPPA Coffee and Tea, and you’re immediately transported into an eclectic and relaxing world.
The sounds of smooth jazz fill the coffeehouse, and the walls are painted with bold, vibrant greens and golds that proudly display the company’s coffee bean plant logo.…
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.…
The Rundown of Things to Do: Thursday, January 17 – Monday, January 21
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
What’s the word Brothers & Sisters? It is MLK Weekend and the QC is filled with lots of fun, educational and inspirational events for the entire family.…
Closing the Gap in Charlotte’s Digital Divide
By Angela Lindsay
Many people rely daily on cell phones, laptops, activity trackers and smart watches. However, not everyone has access to the technology that has become increasingly necessary to keep up with and compete in our rapidly advancing society.
According to DigitalCharlotte.org, more than 14 percent of households in Mecklenburg County (almost 56,000 households) have no internet access at all.…
3 to Watch: Entrepreneurs Who Are Improving Charlotte’s Social Scene
By Angela Lindsay
In a city with seeming multiples of every type of venue when it comes to socializing—bars, clubs, lounges, etc.—there are at least three entrepreneurs who saw an opportunity to improve upon that scene by going their own ways.…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, March 29 – Sunday, April 1
By Shawn D. Allison, II
What’s the word everyone? We FINALLY have some Spring weather and to compliment Mother Nature, I’ve got a cool list of cultural digs for your soul! I’ll be pounding the pavement hitting up a lot of the cool spots and if you want to tag along or meet me somewhere, check out what I got on my “Hot List” just below!…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, May 24 – Monday, May 27
By Shawn D. Allison, II
My people, greetings to each and every one of you! We have a three-day weekend on our hands with lots of stuff to get into! So while you find time to indulge in barbeques make sure you find time indulge in all of these goodies I have listed for you this weekend.…