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Baseball program serving disadvantaged youth ready for opening day this weekend

April 8, 2021

Metro Red is a local non-profit serving disadvantaged youth by helping kids and teenagers develop baseball, life, and academic skills. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After a year into the pandemic, a “regular” baseball season returns for the Carolinas Metro Reds. They’re a local non-profit serving disadvantaged youth by helping kids and teenagers develop baseball, life, and academic skills.…

Cat owner warns others after she finds beloved pet dead in apparent coyote attack

April 8, 2021

An Elizabeth family is mourning the loss of their pet cat after they believe it was attacked by a coyote. Here’s what should you do if you see one near you. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte family is still in shock after they found their cat mangled and killed just feet from their backyard, after an apparent coyote attack.…

Rack Room Shoes donates 800 new shoes to Charlotte children in need

April 7, 2021

In partnership with the McCrorey YMCA the donation was part of the Rack Room Shoes Gives program, Rack Room Shoes’ ongoing community service initiative. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rack Room Shoes donated 800 pairs of new shoes to women and children in need in the Charlotte community. …

Charlotte's first cereal bar opening this weekend in Uptown

April 7, 2021

The owners describe it as an exotic twist on breakfast. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte’s first-ever cereal bar is opening in Uptown this weekend. The owners describe it as an exotic twist on breakfast. Day and Night is located in Uptown tucked away in the French quarter.…

Babies brighten Levine Children's Neonatal Nursery for Easter

April 4, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Five adorable babies may be spending some extra time in the hospital, but they’re bringing the springtime cheer inside. Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital shared photos of five current Neonatal Nurseries residents all dressed up for Easter: Hudson, Tuli, Emily, Zara, and Malachi.…

Beer brewed to 'Back the Blue'

April 3, 2021

A Kannapolis brewery debuted the “ThinLine” beer over the weekend, with proceeds benefitting a local charity that supports law enforcement. KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — A Kannapolis brewery debuted a beer over the weekend that will give back to the men and women in blue.…

New Humane Society of Charlotte building will include a dog park, walking path for thousands of animals

March 16, 2021

The new 27,000 square foot building will sit off of Berryhill Drive and will include a dog park, dog training facility and walking path for 30,000 animals.…

Jeni's just made a Dolly Parton ice cream flavor, and we couldn't be more excited

March 16, 2021

The flavor will benefit Dolly’s Imagination Library, a book gifting program that gives free books to children from birth to age five.…

Davidson history students team up for documentary about the Battle of Iwo Jima

March 16, 2021

Documentary Film Maker Tim Gray asked the Davidson College History Department to be part of the research for his upcoming film on going back to Iwo Jima.…

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Charlotte music teacher taking advantage of pandemic pivot to reach larger audience online

March 15, 2021

The Lady Rockstars have been learning instruments and playing in a band during the pandemic, all online. It’s connecting women across continents. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte musician is helping women connect in an unusual way thanks to a business plan that was actually in place years ago, but is perfectly suited for the pandemic.…