Month: November 2025

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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.…
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From Charlotte to New Mexico

November 4, 2025
Scouting troop’s mission teaches life lessons of resilience. By Sasha Manley As thunderstorms loudly rumbled, the Boy scouts of Troop 63 climbed over 900 feet to their campsite in northern New Mexico. With the threat of lightning, survival skills kicked in, and the team got down in a lightning safety crouch position to protect themselves from being struck by Mother Nature.…
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Charlotte Veteran Is Preserving History, Serving Veterans and Building Community

November 4, 2025
By Angel M. Brown When Craig Little talks about service, it’s never just about himself. The Charlotte resident and 12-year Marine Corps veteran has built a life dedicated to mentoring, advocating, and preserving history. From reactivating the Charlotte chapter of the Montford Point Marine Association in 2019, to securing life-changing benefits for fellow veterans as an Accredited Claims Agent, Little’s journey is rooted in impact.…
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Considering All Sides: Seniors and Downsizing

November 4, 2025
Considering All Sides: Seniors and Downsizing By Charles K. Harris Moving is stressful for anyone. This can be especially so for seniors transitioning from their private home into a senior living community. Senior advocate and owner/president of Care Connect Direct, Christina Drumm-Boyd, explained.…
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Charlotte Welcomes Black Travelers with Culture and Connection

November 4, 2025
By Loán Lake Charlotte Welcomes Black Travelers with Culture and Connection By Loán Lake Black leisure travelers in the U.S. spend an annual average of $145 billion, and they’re shaking up the travel industry, according to a fall 2024 study by MMGY Travel Intelligence and the National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners (NCBMP).…