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The number of fires so far this year — 42,745 — is down from the same period in 2011. But blazes have been larger. Many have been fueled by parched conditions in much of the nation.

Hit hard by the pandemic, the Philippines has vaccination rates far lower than neighbors like Vietnam and Cambodia. Here's how the country is trying to up its numbers.

"I like when everybody's knees are almost touching and it feels very intimate," the "Barefoot Contessa" host says. Garten's new memoir is "Be Ready When the Luck Happens."

Turning the page on decades of distance, Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa addressed the U.N. General Assembly, marking the first time any president from his country has done so in almost 60 years.

If you’ve ever looked at the Charlotte skyline at night, you might have noticed that sometimes all of the buildings are lit up the same color. Who's in charge of deciding when and how the buildings are illuminated?

Almost 250,000 North Carolina students attended summer school in 2021 and many saw benefits, a report presented Wednesday says. But school districts struggled to recruit teachers and attract students.

The work is part of a yearslong effort to get an accurate count of how many people were killed when a white mob decimated the city's prosperous Greenwood enclave, leaving upward of 300 people dead.

Northeastern University in Charlotte announces the Fall 2022 installment of its speaker series to be held Wednesday, September 28. Mental Health is Everyone’s Business: Why Team Members Deserve Support will be tailored around mental health in the workplace and feature expert insight from leaders throughout the Charlotte area.

Claire Donnelly, health reporter and host of FAQ City Podcast at WFAE, will moderate the discussion. The event will be held in the Kearney Solarium and Silverman Pavilion at Foundation for the Carolinas. A reception will kick off the evening at 5 p.m. with the discussion to follow from 6 to 7 p.m. Professionals from the healthcare, nonprofit, human resources and education fields will offer their perspectives and experience, covering all aspects of mental health.

The US Veterans Hall of Fame National Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2022 will be held in Concord (Charlotte), North Carolina on Saturday November 5th at 6PM.

This annual event and fundraiser will honor seven (7) distinguished veterans for their service while in uniform, and additionally the work they do to ensure a better nation post-military. The event will include a silent auction, dinner and entertainment by the Army 208th Band.

Tickets and pricing are available on the organization's website. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available.

A discounted hotel rate is featured as well.

Bring your besties or someone special to a festive outdoor screening of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on December 3! The Ballantyne Movie Series concludes this December with a screening of the holiday favorite, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. The classic flick begins at 7 p.m. and is rated PG-13, so treat yourself to a parent's night out, friend outing or date night! Admission is $20 per vehicle and proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Attendees must purchase a ticket online. Spaces are limited. Enjoy bites and brews from International Truck of Tacos and Sycamore Brewing in the Cullman Building parking lot from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sycamore Brewing is serving red and white wine. Outside food and drinks are not permitted at this event — thank you for supporting our local food and beverage vendors. We recommend leaving the kids at home — enjoy dinner, wine, beer and a PG-13 flick with adults!

Please join the Wells Fargo Center for Community Engagement, Queens Faculty, and UNC Charlotte Political Science Faculty for a voter education web series: Election 2020 Lunch & Learn: The Issues, The Offices & Your Informed Vote.

September 22: What does this office actually do? An explanation of each office on the ballot – Dr. Mary Jo Gowan Shepherd, UNC Charlotte Political Science Faculty

September 29: Foreign Policy – Dr. Alexa Royden, Queens Political Science Faculty

October 6: Environmental policy – Dr. Mark Kelso, Queens Political Science Faculty

October 13: Social justice / Diversity / Equity – Darryl White, Sr., Rabbi Judy Schindler, & Reverend Joey Hanes, Queens Faith Leaders, DICE, and faculty

October 20: Health Care/ Health Disparities – Dr. Susan Rucker, Queens Interprofesional Health Studies Faculty

October 27: Immigration Policy – Dr. Maggie Commins, Queens Political Science Faculty

Join Charlotte Pride Band (CPB) in our return to the concert stage – “Concert in the Park.”! We'll be performing from the bandshell in Charlotte's Freedom Park on Saturday, August 14th at 6pm. Bring friends, family, and a picnic. FREE ADMISSION. Musical selections include a medley of movie hits by John Williams, a a spirited Spanish march entitled “Amparito Roca,” Percy Grainger’s “Lincolnshire Posy,” Richard Strauss’s fanfare “Also Sprach Zaranthrustra” best known as the theme in “2001: A Space Odyssey,” and Appalachian melodies “Blue Ridge Reel” and "Kentucky 1800.” The ensemble is led by artistic director Dr. John Ross, director of bands at Appalachian State University. CPB has approximately 50 members drawn from the greater Charlotte’s LGBTQIA community and ally supporters. Freedom Park is located at 1900 East Blvd. For a map of the park see: https://www.mecknc.gov/ParkandRec/Parks/ParksByRegion/Documents/freedom-1.pdf. For more information about the band see: www.charlotteprideband.org.

Along a roadside in Greer, South Carolina, a monument inscribes a memory of Cherokee resistance in stone. Installed by the United Daughters of the Confederacy in 1933, the monument memorializes the 1776 “Hampton Massacre” involving the ancestors of South Carolina’s Redeemer, Governor Wade Hampton III. This presentation by Dr. Evan Nooe, USC Lancaster Assistant Professor of History, will consider how the Hampton family and South Carolinians remembered Native resistance and the role of violence in creating community.

To attend the lecture in person, please call (803) 313-7172 or email usclnasp@mailbox.sc.edu to reserve your spot.

To attend via Zoom, register via this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpdO6spz8pHNMe31kfQC7y7dKowajTkt19

Visit the Gantt for an exclusive performance featuring world-class musicians, Stacy Dillard Quartet, on November 17 and 18, with performances at 6:00 and 8:30.

Modern jazz musicians from New York City, playing straight-ahead jazz, is the focus of this monthly series. These rising stars represent the invaluable contributions Black people continue to make to the cultural fabric of America and worldwide.

This series showcasing brilliant jazz artists, is created and produced by premier jazz drummer, Ocie Davis. Davis explains "Jazz @ The Gantt is an approach to jazz music. I want to explore the influence jazz has had on the world..."

“Princess Fearless” is an empowering story with a positive message for young people and will be performed at Matthews Playhouse September 23- October 2, 2022.

📣ACT NOW to receive our BOGO (Buy-One-Get-One FREE) ticket discount! Our BOGO offer will automatically be applied to all orders at checkout.

Performances​
Friday, September 23rd @ 7:30pm
Saturday, September 24th @ 11:00am
Special outdoor show @ Stumptown Park​
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Sunday, September 25th @ 2:00pm​
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Friday, September 30th @ 7:30pm
Saturday, October 1st @ 6:00pm
Sunday, October 2nd @ 2:00pm

Tickets range between $10 - $18 per person and can be purchased here.

Youth Orchestras of Charlotte performs American classics live in the Robert Haywood Morrison Atrium. Presented by Bank of America

5-9 PM, 6:30 PM performance | Free, cash bar

Instagram: @youthorchestrasofcharlotte
Website: https://www.youthorchestrasofcharlotte.org/

Wednesday Night Live includes free admission to the museums (Mint Museum, Bechtler and Harvey B. Gantt Center) from 5 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday, as well as live entertainment or programming at one of the five participating institutions each week. For more information about Wednesday Night Live and to view the current schedule, please visit www.wednesdaynightliveclt.com or follow them @WedNightLiveCLT on Facebook and Instagram.

Mark your calendars—Rainbow Riot hits the track June 21st! Three back-to-back bouts, big derby energy, and a celebration of community and pride.

There were a number of eye-opening findings in the Jan. 6 committee's fourth hearing that showed the depth and breadth of Trump and his allies' pressure on local and state officials.

Lawyers for Newport News Public Schools had tried to block the lawsuit, arguing that Abby Zwerner was eligible only for workers' compensation for the injuries caused by the classroom shooting.

In a separate decision, the court said voters will decide whether to expand abortion rights during a referendum this November.