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McCrorey YMCA Tech Center Encourages Teens to Be Creative

By Ruby Durham Inside the McCrorey YMCA off Beatties Ford Road, amidst the clang of weights, splashing water and bouncing basketballs, lies a melting pot for young adults to learn, create and dream big by using cutting-edge technology and resources. “If I had to describe the center to a teen who had an interest in technology, I would say the Best Buy Teen Tech Center is the second-best place next to Disney World,” said Christian Burgess, a rising Junior at Phillip O.…
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How to Stay Healthy Beyond 65

By Brenda Porter-Rockwell More people are opting to work past the traditional retirement age of 65, a time of life when some are thinking about enjoying the fruits of their labor over the years. “Roughly 1 in 5 Americans ages 65 and older (19%) were employed in 2023 — nearly double the share of those who were working 35 years ago,” according to a 2023 Pew Research Study report.…
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Southern Vegan Mac & Please

Southern Vegan Mac & Please By Dawn Hilton-Williams, The Vegucator Unlike many traditional or vegan mac and cheese recipes, this flavorful, budget-friendly doesn’t incorporate any ultra processed vegan cheese. This cheese sauce can also be created to make chipotle cheese sauce dip for your favorite tortillas at the next party or tailgate!…
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Fifty Women in North Carolina You Need to KNOW.

Fifty women in N.C., including many from the Charlotte area region were recognized on Sunday,July 14 th , 2024, at The Pine, a new event venue located in the NODA area. The KNOW Women, amedia company that highlights female leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs across the U.S.and…
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UNCC Honors Dontá L.Wilson with Named Building

The newest residence hall at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte was renamed Wilson Hall in honor of Dontá L. Wilson, a Charlotte alumnus who serves as the vice chair on the Board of Trustees. Wilson Hall is Charlotte’s first residence hall named after an African American.…
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Whitfield Lovell’s Passages Exhibit: Hidden Stories and Cultural Memories

Whitfield Lovell’s Passages Exhibit: Hidden Stories and Cultural Memories By John Burton Jr. “Any work of art must first of all tell a story.” This quote by Robert Frost epitomizes famed contemporary artist Whitfield Lovell. Recognized as one of the world’s leading artistic interpreters of lost African American history, his artistry is based on found images of African American people from African Americans who lived during the Emancipation Proclamation through the Civil Rights Movement.…