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By Sonja Whitemon Nothing represents the American Dream more than homeownership. Nearly 60 percent of Americans own their homes, but the dream of homeownership is becoming harder to achieve. Down payments, credit scores and monthly payments can be a challenge for anyone but especially for those with low incomes.…

By Rosanny Crumpton If you’re wondering how you can become a nurse in 16 months — Northeastern University in Charlotte has a way!   The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at Northeastern University Charlotte is the first and only program of its kind in North Carolina.…

By John Burton Jr. More people are choosing to charge it. Not their credit cards but their cars — their electric cars. Recent studies suggest more Americans are ready to shift gears to transition to Electric Vehicles (EVs) and contribute their part on the way to a clean energy economy.…

By Angela Lindsay If you’ve ever used GPS to rattle off directions while driving or asked Alexa to find a great recipe for your next holiday party, then you have used artificial intelligence and advanced technology. AI has infiltrated every aspect of our daily lives, and its impact on college campuses is already being greatly felt.…

By Anders J. Hare The evening news plays a vital role in the lives of many Charlotteans — from relying on traffic and weather reports to watching the latest breaking news that impacts them. WCNC Charlotte’s Colin Mayfield took on that challenging task when he became evening news co-anchor, alongside Vanessa Ruffes, back in May.…

Today’s youth have a new outlook on how to take control of their careers. According to a survey by the nonprofit organization Junior Achievement USA, “Over 60 percent of teens prefer starting a business over having a traditional job.” Many are even starting their businesses before the age of 18.…

Offers Hope and Opportunity to Area Youth The arts teach more than just how to glue pieces of construction paper together or how to color between the lines. Research shows that exposure to the arts can help young people develop many positive skills, such as persistence, collaboration, creative thinking, problem solving and motivation, that are valued by leaders and employers.…

Nurtures Students’ Goals and Passions By Brenda Porter-Rockwell Photos by Chris Miller/Trinity Episcopal School Children often dream of a myriad of occupations before finding the passion that eventually informs their career choice. That wasn’t the case for Imana Sherrill, the new head of school at Trinity Episcopal School (TES).…