2023 – Pride Magazine

Charlotte city leaders are moving forward with plans to develop more housing and retail space in SouthPark

March 21, 2023

The plan includes more than 50 affordable housing units. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte City Council members have approved a petition in support of a plan to makeover 50-year-old condos in Southpark. This redevelopment will replace the old buildings with an integrated mixture of developments including residential uses, retails, and restaurants.…

Parks Helms dies at 87

March 21, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — According to the Charlotte Ledger, longtime Mecklenburg County democratic politician, Park Helms, died Saturday at 87. Helm’s daughter confirmed he died of natural causes after a period of declining health. Charlotte native, Helm’s served for man 30 years in public office. …

CMPD releases bodycam footage of officers shooting at armed suspect

March 21, 2023

Police say Shaheed Covington, 19, was evading arrest while carrying a firearm when officers shot at him. Nobody suffered injuries in the incident. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released bodycam footage of an incident where officers fired their weapons at a man while he was evading arrest.…

Charlotte-based company using robots to quick-build affordable container homes

March 20, 2023

A new partnership between Charlotte-based OFFSITEK and Universal Storage Container will quick-build tiny homes to address affordable housing locally and globally. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A brand new partnership between Charlotte-based OFFSITEK and Universal Storage Container will fast-track the construction on tiny homes to address affordable housing and homelessness.…

Gaston County Schools making progress on payroll issues

March 20, 2023

District leaders met Monday to discuss what issues have been fixed and others that are lingering now for 15 months. GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — Payroll problems are still an issue for Gaston County teachers. The Gaston County Board of Education met Monday to learn more about any corrections made to both widespread payroll issues and those impacting individual staff.…

Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for recording naked child

March 20, 2023

Brandon Grunwaldt, 47, was sentenced to spend 30 years in prison for recording a minor while showering. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man was sentenced for producing and possessing child pornography. Brandon Grunwaldt, 47, was sentenced on Monday in a federal court in Charlotte to 30 years in prison after being convicted of sexually exploiting a minor.…

Site of beloved Charlotte fast food joint up for sale

March 20, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The site of a beloved Charlotte fast food joint is up for sale. The property, at 1,900 square feet, was built in 1961. The listing notes over 32,600 vehicles use Wilkinson Boulevard each day, and the property has 31 parking spaces to accommodate customers. …

Cam Newton will throw at Auburn's pro day

March 20, 2023

Auburn’s pro day takes place on Tuesday. Cam Newton won the Heisman Trophy with Auburn in 2010. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton will return to his alma mater on Tuesday to throw at Auburn‘s pro day. Newton posted a video on social media affirming his upcoming appearance and had some choice words for NFL depth charts.…

Three arrested for women's death in Union County

March 20, 2023

Alison Thomas, of Union County, was found dead in Jackson County, North Carolina. Three people have been arrested for her death. UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Over a month after a woman was reported missing in Union County, three people have been arrested for her death.…

Experts say the time to sign up for summer camp is now

March 20, 2023

Applications for Charlotte-area programs opened as early as January and some camps are already reaching capacity. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If you found yourself stuck with no option for summer camp last year, now is the time to start looking at your options for summer 2023. …