April 2024 – Pride Magazine

Cause of fire revealed after 2-alarm fire at Charlotte apartment complex displaces around 30 people

April 29, 2024

The fire happened at an apartment complex on Fishers Farm Lane near Pineville-Matthews Road. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two people were hurt and around 30 people were displaced after a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex in south Charlotte, the Charlotte Fire Department said.…

Charlotte city leaders to discuss safety for Lovin' Life Music Fest

April 29, 2024

Crews started setting up last week in First Ward Park. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte city leaders are expected to discuss safety measures for the upcoming Lovin’ Life Music Fest on Monday. The festival debuts in Charlotte this weekend, and thousands of people are expected to head to Uptown Charlotte to see performances from dozens of artists, including headliners Post Malone, Stevie Nicks, and Noah Kahan. …

Elite students shifting from Ivy Leagues to Southern schools

April 29, 2024

Millions of students will choose where they want to go to college, and while Ivy Leagues have been the goal for many, it looks like that trend is starting to shift. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This week, millions of students will choose where they want to go to college.…

Forest Service warns of coyote attack on NC hiking trail

April 29, 2024

TROY, N.C. — North Carolina National Forests officials are encouraging visitors to use extra caution after a recent coyote attack. Two people had minor injuries after the attack on April 27 and officials are calling it an “isolated incident.” It happened on Uwharrie Trail near Big Island Creek in the Uwharrie National Forest.…

Former NFL player Bashaud Breeland arrested again in Charlotte

April 28, 2024

Breeland was arrested in August 2023 for stolen car and drug-related charges. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Super Bowl champion is facing more charges in Mecklenburg County while he continues to deal with legal issues from 2023. Bashaud Breeland, 32, was arrested on Saturday, according to court records.…

4-year-old accidentally shot in northeast Charlotte, charges pending

April 28, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charges are pending after a child was accidentally shot with an unsecured firearm. A 4-year-old was taken to the hospital by his dad after the shooting. Police responded to the hospital after learning the child suffered a gunshot wound.…

Crash near Lancaster leads to motorcyclist's death

April 28, 2024

SCHP said the person on the motorcycle was trying to make a turn when an SUV hit them. LANCASTER, S.C. — A crash that unfolded just south of Lancaster early Saturday evening claimed the life of a motorcyclist. The South Carolina Highway Patrol said it happened shortly after 6:30 on Highway 200, just three miles south of town.…

Death investigation underway in southwest Charlotte

April 28, 2024

Officers found a man who was shot on Douglas Drive. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte police officers found a man dead with a gunshot wound in a residential area of southwest Charlotte on Sunday morning. It happened around 2:30 a.m. on Douglas Drive in the Steele Creek area.…

DINK In The City – Rosy Crumpton

April 22, 2024

DINK (Dual Income No Kids) life is a culture that my husband, Brandon, and I have been a part of for our 15+ years of marriage. Much respect to DINKS by choice, but our DINK life origin didn’t begin that way.…

HISTORY MUSEUM ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2024 CHARLOTTE GEM PRESERVATION AWARDS

April 18, 2024

Awards recognize projects that preserve and protect Charlotte’s architectural heritage Museum to honor Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio with Charlotte Gem Award and Catawba Nation’s Cultural Center with Excellence in Preservation Award CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Museum of History will honor winners of the annual Charlotte Gem Preservation Awards at the museum’s premier fundraising event on Thursday, May 9, at The Revelry in historic Camp North End.…