Elvis Menayese

Thousands of people gathered over the weekend at Lake Norman for a festival and boat competition that celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Part of a three-day event took place over the weekend in one of Charlotte’s low-income Corridors of Opportunity, aiming to help residents reach their dream of homeownership.

A play that debuted off-Broadway in New York has made its way to Charlotte. "...what the end will be" explores three generations of gay Black men living under one roof. Written by Mansa Ra, the play highlights men dealing with their vulnerabilities and grappling with their sexuality. WFAE’s Elvis Menayese spoke to the play’s director, James Webb, about how his real-life experiences shaped the production.

Parents were unable to drop their kids off at over 20 child care programs in Charlotte Monday due to a rally for the "Day Without Childcare" initiative, aimed at raising awareness of the crucial nature of child care and campaigning for more funding.

Some Charlotte child care providers plan to close next week as part of an annual initiative aimed at raising awareness about funding and staffing challenges at child care centers.

A creative, student-led fashion show hosted by Mecklenburg County took place over the weekend. The show aimed to highlight how that empty can or bag that you’re about to throw away could be destined for more than just the landfill.

Five-time Grammy Award-winning jazz artist Samara Joy comes from a family of musicians, with her dad being a bass player and her grandparents who led a Philadelphia-based gospel group. Ahead of her show in Charlotte next week, WFAE’s Elvis Menayese spoke with the Bronx native, who only started singing Jazz a few years ago at the age of 18.

A potential candidate from Kannapolis says he has decided to end a planned political campaign due to concerns over his family’s well-being after facing anti-LGBTQ harassment.

Community leaders broke ground this week for a new youth behavioral and mental health facility in one of the city’s Corridors of Opportunity.

According to The National Center for Victims of Crime, the federal government is cutting more than $2.8 million in funding for its group’s efforts that supports victims of crime. The cuts will impact victims in need of support in Charlotte.