May 2023 – Pride Magazine

Organization offers mental health support for first responders of South Park fire

May 29, 2023

Badge for a Badge is an organization made up of other first responders and they provide for those on the front lines. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Over a week after the massive Charlotte five-alarm fire, first responders continue to be affected mentally by the situation.…

12 students charged after 'senior prank' at Lincoln County high school

May 28, 2023

Eight of the students arrested were charged as adults. LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — A dozen students are facing criminal charges after a senior prank at a high school after officials say they vandalized the campus. The incident happened at North Lincoln High School in the late evening hours of Monday, May 22, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.…

Charlotte 49ers advance to NCAA Baseball Tournament for first time in program history

May 28, 2023

Charlotte defeated Dallas Baptist 5-2 on Sunday to take the Conference USA title. HOUSTON — The Charlotte 49ers‘ baseball team will head to the NCAA Tournament after securing the first Conference USA title in program history. Charlotte defeated the Dallas Baptist Patriots 5-2 on Sunday in the 2023 C-USA Baseball Championship Game in Houston.…

'Worst possible setup': How the weekend rain is impacting Memorial Day plans, NASCAR races

May 28, 2023

The Coca-Cola 600 is still set for Sunday, albeit without a practice and qualifying race. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If you’re looking to kick off summer with a Memorial Day weekend trip to the beach or a day on the lake, you better have a backup plan.…

'Don't grill inside,' officials urge, despite rainy holiday weekend in Charlotte region

May 28, 2023

For those firing up the grill, the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has some tips to keep safe. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Memorial Day kicks off the unofficial start of summer. For those firing up the grill, the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has some tips to keep safe.…

Carolina's Greek Picnic makes its debut in the Queen City this weekend

May 28, 2023

The founder hopes to shine a spotlight on the Carolinas rich history and highlight the significance of NPHC organizations and HBCUs. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Making its debut in the Queen City, Carolina’s Greek Picnic marks an exciting first for the community, bringing together the National Pan Hellenic Council and historically black college and university communities in a memorable experience. …

Shots fired at officers serving search warrant in Gastonia, police say

May 28, 2023

No officers were hit by the gunfire, police said. GASTONIA, N.C. — No officers were injured after someone in a passing car fired shots as officers were serving a search warrant in Gastonia, police said. The Gastonia Police Department responded to a shots fired call just before 7:20 a.m.…

Artificial Intelligence Has Gone Too Far!

May 13, 2023

My recent purchase of a washer and dryer has completely unnerved me. Right now, I have zero confidence in the simple ability to wash my clothes and get them clean. Here’s the problem. These two inanimate objects want to decide (for me) how to wash and dry my clothes, and I don’t like it – at all.…