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In a speech on the eve of July Fourth, the president denounced protesters who call for the removal of Confederate statues and announced he would establish a National Garden Of American Heroes.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jamiles Lartey of the Marshall Project about the legal reasoning behind the lack of criminal charges in Breonna Taylor's death.

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 10 to 18 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans may have post-traumatic stress disorder. The sleeplessness, anger, anxiety and sense of isolation that can accompany PTSD pose tremendous challenges for veterans and their families.

Supply chain disruptions have upended school nutrition programs. Everything from food to forks to kitchen staff aren't showing up when expected, leaving schools scrambling to feed kids healthy meals.

The city's police chief released four videos that show the violent climax of a traffic stop, foot chase and fight over a stun gun on April 4 in Grand Rapids.

Speakers in Washington called on senators to act to pass stronger gun control measures. The rallies come after the shootings in Buffalo, N.Y., and Uvalde, Texas.

Some car companies have adopted "three crew" work schedules, forgoing regular graveyard shifts and the traditional three shifts a day. It's a highly efficient way to get more out of workers, machines and factories, but it can also wreak havoc with employees' sleep needs and home lives.

Chef Edward Lee was introduced to sauerkraut by New York City's hot dog carts. But when he tried his mother-in-law's recipe, he knew it deserved a better pairing: five-spice-rubbed pork ribs.

The British singer-songwriter performs his charismatic, '90s R&B-inspired love songs.

Friday, Jan. 27 Charlotte Regional Farmers Market will be hosting Meat Soup Day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. January is National Meat Month and National Soup Month. What better way to celebrate than combining those two things and hosting a Meat Soup Day? Four Charlotte Regional Farmers Market vendors will be sampling different meat soups made from their chicken, beef and even crab. Come enjoy a savory chicken soup from All Natural Farms, two tasty beef soups from S & J Produce and Rockraven Farms, and a comforting crab soup from BB’s Homemade Krab Kakes. These meat soups are sure to warm you up and put a smile on your face with how mouth-wateringly excellent they are. Stop by to enjoy the tastes of the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market.

After sampling some delicious soups, you may want to make some yourself. This is an excellent place to purchase local ingredients for your meals, in-season produce and products for gifting. The Charlotte Regional Farmers Market is open Wednesday through Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round; This can become your weekly food shopping location!

The Charlotte Regional Farmers Market is one of four, state-operated farmers markets located across North Carolina. It is located at 1801 Yorkmont Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217. For more information visit www.charlottefarmersmarket.com or follow them on Facebook.

Attend the premier Business to Business Expo serving South Charlotte, Pineville and the surrounding areas. Unlike other trade shows and expos, the South Charlotte/Pineville Expo is a place to talk business and to discover both small and large businesses in the South Charlotte, Pineville and local surrounding areas.

Discover a wide variety of products and solutions and services for your business and for you personally. This year we have further improved the Expo with a number of new enhancements. The Expo itself is now 2 1/2 hours long followed by a 1 1/2 hour networking social with free wine and beer where you can take more time to interact with more new vendors and other attendees and build new relationships. We'll hold raffle prize drawings at various times during the event that generate excitement. We also feature a new inside food area.
It's a great event, all for only $10 for attendees. Reserve your ticket today!

Attendee Tickets: https://business.pinevillencchamber.com/calendar-of-events/Details/south-charlotte-pineville-business-expo-attendee-tickets-and-info-1047275?sourceTypeId=Website

Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration: https://business.pinevillencchamber.com/calendar-of-events/Details/south-charlotte-pineville-business-expo-sponsor-exhibitor-registration-page-1046042?sourceTypeId=Website

2026 Charlotte Area Chamber Business Expo @ The Park Expo & Conference Center

Mark your calendar for the 2026 Charlotte Area Chamber Business Expo—one of the region’s premier business networking events! This dynamic gathering brings together local and regional business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals for a full day of connection, collaboration, and opportunity.

Attendees will have the chance to explore a vibrant exhibit floor, discover new products and services, build meaningful relationships, and gain valuable insights to help grow their business or career. Whether you are looking to expand your network, generate leads, or stay ahead of industry trends, this event offers something for everyone in Charlotte’s thriving business community.

This year’s Expo will also feature Speed Networking presented by Dr. Angel Taylor of Soulful Sounds Entertainment, an engaging and high-energy experience designed to help participants make authentic connections in a short amount of time. Through intentional conversations and interactive activities, attendees will leave with new contacts, fresh opportunities, and a deeper connection to the Charlotte business ecosystem.

Who should attend:
Business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, sales professionals, and anyone looking to build relationships, discover partnership opportunities, and grow within the Charlotte business community.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and elevate your business at the 2026 Charlotte Area Chamber Business Expo!

Bright Star, a heartwarming tale of love and redemption set in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, running January 17–February 1, 2025, at the Fullwood Theatre in Matthews, NC.

Featuring a Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, this acclaimed Broadway musical blends bluegrass, folk, and Americana to tell the transformative journey of literary editor Alice Murphy and a young soldier returning from World War II. Directed by Paula Baldwin, with musical direction by Ellen Robison and choreography by Rachel Peterson, the production promises stirring performances and live music. A Pay What You Can preview on January 16, 2025, will support the matthewsplayhouse.com or by calling (704) 846-8343. Recommended for ages 12 and up.


Performance Details:

Preview/Pay What You Can Performance: Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 7:30 PM
-Theatre lobby opens at 6:30 p.m. - doors open at 7:00 p.m.
-Seating is general admission and limited to first come first serve.
-Donations will be accepted at the door via cash or credit - the suggested donation is $10 per person, but any amount will be accepted.
-Net proceeds will be donated to North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund.

Run Dates: January 17–February 1, 2025

Run Time: Approximately 2.5 hours with intermission

Location: Fullwood Theatre 100 McDowell St, Matthews, NC

Join us for our highly anticipated show, The Garden of Dreams March 28th & 29th, a two day runway event and don't forget the after party!

The Fashion Excursion is a fashion show production company and each year we help to support local non profit organizations and local businesses through fashion shows like no other. This year we are supporting the Gracious Hands Foundation, helping women with children transition out of homelessness to gain their lives back and self sufficiency.

Our runway lineup is AMAZING, and we are so excited to have you join us and donate to such an important cause. Uptown VIP ticket holders will receive a wrist band and have a good time upstairs with the designers in the Orchid Lounge for our cocktail hour with some good music, delicious bites, a live painter, a pool table for the gentleman, complimentary wine, and open cash bar downstairs.

For all of our guests, there's a FREE after party @ Club Halo 3701 N Davidson St #201, Charlotte, NC 28205 in Noda, three mins down the street from the venue. Let's have a good night!

We have to help serve and love others through what we do; that's what we believe! Get your tickets today and bless a family's life!

For more info about the foundation visit www.gracioushandshousing.org

How do we write our own stories that reject what society writes onto us? "It Be Like That Sometimes" combines theater, installation art, and music to pose that question while celebrating the ways we can maintain our mental health by honoring our own truth and experiences.

Step into the story and meet the Reynolds family, who has overcome the labels, financial woes, and disappointments to create joy, authenticity, and most importantly, self-love.

“It Be Like That Sometimes” looks at how the outside world's stories creep into our domestic space and the most sacred space of all, our minds. During this 55-minute show, you’ll walk through an Enderly Park home with just nine other audience members. Don’t miss this intimate, immersive theatrical experience.

From Mixed Metaphors Productions, the award-winning artist collective that brought you “Kudzu: A Story of Belonging,” “SwimCap” and “FixaPlate.” Co-sponsored with QC Family Tree.

Show dates and times:

July 24th & July 25th: 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm
July 26th: 2:00pm, 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm
July 27th: 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
July 31st & August 1st: 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm
August 2nd: 2:00pm, 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm
August 3rd: 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm

MLK Day 2026: Instruments for Change celebrates the enduring connection between the arts and activism, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in the civil rights movement. This year’s theme highlights how creative expression—music, performance, and visual art—has long served as a powerful force for social change.

Central to the celebration is our Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs from the Bank of America Collection exhibition, featuring 33 black-and-white photographs that capture the brilliance and cultural impact of jazz legends from the 1920s to the 1980s. Their stories remind us that jazz, like the civil rights movement itself, is rooted in resilience, innovation, and the pursuit of freedom.

Throughout the day, visitors can engage in hands-on crafts, screen-printing with MacFly Fresh, enjoy story time sessions introducing children to jazz, or experience screenings including Our Friend, Martin and Rustin. Three panel discussions will bring together visionary artists and thinkers to discuss how contemporary creative practices continue to advance justice as it relates to the current social political climate of Charlotte & beyond. Live performances—including a dance production by JOYEMOVEMENT—and workshops like community journaling with Strokes of Freedom offer opportunities for creative participation and reflection.

Through these programs, Instruments for Change invites our community to experience how the arts continue to inspire action, strengthen connection, and shape a more just future. All are welcome to join us for a day of creativity, conversation, and celebration at the Gantt.

Volunteers will place household goods, personal items, and food supplies, among other products, in car trunks and on truck beds of up to 2,000 local families. The Big Pop Up, sponsored by the North Carolina Community Action Association and hosted by Charlotte Area Fund, Inc., is open to the public at no cost on a first come, first-served basis. The contactless drive-through distribution event requires participants to safely remain in their vehicles and drive through various stations to collect the supplies.

The "Get Your Knee Off Our Necks" march comes as frustration over police brutality and use of force have sparked national protests following the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd.

The president-elect will join a group of political leaders who are sharing photos and videos of themselves receiving a shot in order to boost the public's confidence in the vaccines.

Hours after violent pro-Trump extremists forced evacuations of the House and Senate, pausing the process of certifying the votes, top leaders insisted they would finish the process "tonight."