2017 September/October

Charlotte Independent Schools Pursue Diversity and Inclusion

  By Angela Lindsay Charlotte is booming. Just last year, Forbes ranked it among the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Yet, for all of its world-class progress, the Queen City has found itself ranked at the bottom of an analysis on economic mobility in 50 of America’s largest cities.…
Wellness

Give Me Some Sugar

By Elizabeth Colen Before you go trick or treating in a couple of weeks, you need to know more about what sugar is doing to your body. We’ve all heard that too much sugar is bad for us, right? Yes, we have.…
Uncategorized

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, November 9 – Sunday, November 12

By Shawn D. Allison, II   Salutations family! I hope you all have had a fantastic week as I have. The election has concluded and it’s now time to move our city in a new and more progressive direction. To get things started, I encourage everyone to get their feet moving in the direction of some of these delightful events I have found for you all this weekend.…
2017 September/October

Why Watching Your Blood Pressure Matters

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to serious complications such as heart attack or stroke if untreated. Many people may not even realize that they have high blood pressure, which is why the American Heart Association refers to the condition as “a silent killer.”…
Wellness

Taste the Rainbow

By Elizabeth Colen   The phrase “Taste the Rainbow” was made popular by the Skittles commercials, but did you know when you eat your meals you should be eating the colors of the rainbow?   The more colorful your plate the more beneficial for your body.…
Wellness

Safe in the Sun

By Elizabeth Colen Bring on the heat!  There are two types of people. The ones that love the heat and the ones that retreat from the heat. Which one are you? Well, either way summer is here and it’s time to get out and play but be smart about it.…
Events

The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, August 23 – Monday, August 28

By Shawn D. Allison, II Greetings brothers and sisters! The Black Ferris Bueller is back once more with a weekend jam-packed full of hot flavors! Bands will be blaring, speakers will be blasting and minds will be blown! Yours truly has got a lot to do this weekend and if you’re curious to know what I’ll be getting into, check my own itinerary on my “Hot List” just below.…
Travel

Taking A Trip? Consider Travel Insurance

  By Shanell Varner, Owner of Moonglade Travel You’ve put a lot of thought into planning an exciting vacation, but did you plan for everything? We all know that trips get canceled, connections get missed, and luggage gets lost. When things go wrong, what’s your plan? …