November 2025 – Pride Magazine

Belmont restaurant owned by Jonas Brothers’ parents evacuated after bomb threat, no device found

November 23, 2025

Nellie’s Southern Kitchen was evacuated Saturday afternoon following a report of a bomb threat. Belmont Police are investigating. BELMONT, N.C. — A Belmont restaurant was evacuated Saturday afternoon after police received a bomb threat, but no explosive device was found. Officers with the Belmont Police Department responded to Nellie’s Southern Kitchen at 36 N Main St.…

South Carolina bus driver charged with child solicitation after sting operation

November 23, 2025

The 39-year-old is facing charges after an online operation identified him in a child solicitation case. CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — A South Carolina school bus driver faces a child solicitation charge following an undercover online investigation. Allan W. Bladorn was arrested Thursday by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office after an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation conducted by the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office, according to authorities.…

Two men arrested after traffic stop uncovers firearms, marijuana in north Charlotte

November 23, 2025

Police conducted the traffic stop in the 900 block of West Sugar Creek Road for a taillight violation, according to police. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two men face drug and weapon charges after a traffic stop in north Charlotte led to the discovery of firearms and nearly a pound of marijuana, police said.…

Cooler and dry before rain returns Tuesday

November 23, 2025

Saturday’s high temperature broke a record, reaching 80 degrees. Even with the cool down, it’ll still be in the upper 60s and low 70s through midweek. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Saturday afternoon’s high temperature shattered the record for Nov. 22, reaching a high in Charlotte of 80 degrees.…

Federal agents charge couple with allegedly employing hundreds of undocumented workers in Charlotte, other cities

November 23, 2025

Prosecutors say the Michigan couple made $74 million, plumbing firm hired undocumented workers in the U.S. AMHERST, NY — A new federal court case involves the arrest of a couple who federal agents say ran a Michigan-based plumbing company which used hundreds of undocumented employees in Western New York and elsewhere. …

Federal agents charge couple with allegedly employing hundreds of undocumented workers in Charlotte and elsewhere

November 23, 2025

Prosecutors say couple made $74 million, plumbing firm hired undocumented workers in U.S. AMHERST, NY — A new federal court case involves the arrest of a couple who federal agents say ran a Michigan-based plumbing company which used hundreds of undocumented employees in Western New York and elsewhere. …

Mecklenburg County unveils plan to preserve Huntersville farmland, not develop it

November 22, 2025

The first phase of this plan will start early in 2026. HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — In a county where new homes, dense apartments, and mixed-use projects seem to rise on every corner, there’s one piece of land in Huntersville that won’t be touched by development. …

Black Health Matters Brings Star Power and Life-Saving Screenings to Charlotte on November 15th

November 11, 2025

Life-Saving Screenings to Charlotte on November 15th

Life-Saving Screenings to Charlotte on November 15th FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Life-Saving Screenings to Charlotte on November 15th The free community summit returns with screenings, speakers, and resources that spark action, connection, and health transformation.…

Charlotte Shines as CRVA Hosts a Historic NAACP National Convention

November 4, 2025

By John Burton Jr. Uptown Charlotte pulsed with rare energy this summer. Streets filled with delegates in bold-colored suits, local vendors set up bustling pop-up shops, and the sound of gospel music and jazz riffs spilling from “The Hub,” the heart of the NAACP National Convention.…

Preserving History and Building Hope

November 4, 2025

Charlotte’s shotgun homes reimagined as affordable housing By Brenda Porter-Rockwell After years of determined planning and collaboration, Charlotte’s West Side has welcomed a powerful symbol of preservation and progress: two historic “shotgun homes,” relocated and repurposed as affordable housing. More than a housing solution, the project — spearheaded by a coalition of community partners including the West Side Community Land Trust (West Side CLT), Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance, the Harvey B.…