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The Senate has confirmed Sen. Markwayne Mullin to serve as the next secretary of Homeland Security. The Oklahoma Republican replaces Kristi Noem and takes over a department mired in controversy.

Join us as we host Stephanie Hurren, Director of HR, at the Charlotte Hornets and Queens alumni Donovan Marks, MBA '04, Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) at Nucor Corporation, and Kim Blue, MSOD '18, Chief People Officer, at OpenExchange, Inc. for a informative discussion on the impact of the pandemic and the #newnormal on recruitment, retention and employee engagement. The Leaders in Action Lecture Series provides the McColl School of Business and Queens University’s campus community with an opportunity to interact with and be exposed to a variety of leaders with varying leadership styles and experiences. The lecture events are hosted in an intimate setting where the audience can ask questions and hear personal and professional leadership experiences from our guests. The lecture begins at 5:30pm and a networking reception will immediately follow each lecture. Contact, Jane Williams, to learn more. Dial-In Information Please note instructions and a link to the virtual session will be emailed the week of the event.

Candidate filing closed at noon today in Mecklenburg County and around the state, setting the fields for spring primaries in local, state and federal…

The Cornelius Board of Commissioners has joined Huntersville in opposing the nearly $1 billion bond package for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The…

ATC Host Linda Wertheimer talks with a group of suburban women from Ohio about the presidential candidates -- George W. Bush and Al Gore. These middle class working women with children are considered a key part of the so-called swing vote. They also reside in a crucial state -- Ohio -- which remains up-for-grabs. The group includes: Gina Cronin, Anne Stevenson, Jennifer Lang and Kristi Gallup. The four ladies remain on the fence about whom to vote for -- as they find both candidates attractive for different reasons.

Tuesday, August 18, 2020The United States granted women the right to vote 100 years ago. We look back on the ratification of the 19th Amendment to…

Monday, August 12, 2019Everything you need to know about sharks. Despite conditioning from Steven Spielberg, shark expert William McKeever says we…

The C.W. Williams Community Health Center, Inc. will host its 11th Annual Back to School Community Health Fair on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at our new medical facility (3333 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208). The event is free to the public and will offer free bookbags & school supplies (while supplies last), back to school immunizations and physicals, health screenings (dental, glucose, blood pressure, vision, HIV), free eye exams and free eyeglasses for K-12 students, vendor booths with free giveaways, music, line dancing, free food, games, prizes, and fun for the entire family.

Physicals are $25 each. Sports Physicals are $35. Immunizations are free for uninsured children up to age 18. Appointments are required for physicals, immunizations, and eye exams. Bring valid ID, immunization records, and insurance card (if you have insurance). Call 866-CWW-4-YOU (866-299-4968) to schedule appointments or for more information.

A 30-year-old woman has died after she was hit by a car last Friday riding her bicycle on The Plaza, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said Monday. Kristie Nicole Crowder was riding an electric bicycle just after 5 p.m. near the 1400 block of The Plaza, police said.

Wednesday, June 17, 2020The nationwide uproar over police brutality and racism has led to the toppling and removal of Confederate monuments. How did these…

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said all Americans “will be treated the same” by the retooled disaster agency. President Trump has appointed only Republicans to his FEMA task force.

Two months after hundreds of tons of toxic waste were dumped in and around the West African city of Abidjan, in Ivory Coast, the putrid stench and poisonous fumes have faded. But the international scandal has not.

Medicare compiles ratings of agencies' quality and of patients' perceptions. But the stars assigned by the government often don't align.

The Lake Norman Orchestra and Chamber Strings will present a free-admission concert at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Cornelius, NC on Sunday, March 30 at 6 PM. The 60-member all-volunteer full orchestra will present a wide variety of music. Classical fare will include "Bacchanale" by Saint-Saens, "William Tell Overture" by Rossini, and "Violin Concerto in D major, 3rd movement" by Beethoven. Sarah Bamford will be the featured soloist on this concerto piece. Songs from the Broadway stage include "The Impossible Dream," and selections from "West Side Story." Film music will include a medley of sounds from "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl." The LKNO Chamber Strings will present pieces from Gustav Holst's "St. Paul Suite." The orchestra will also present several selections from pop music. Conductor Mr. Samuel A. Kyzer is completing his 4th year at the helm of The Lake Norman Orchestra.

Principal® Foundation, a global nonprofit organization committed to helping people and communities build financially secure futures, is now accepting submissions for its third annual Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative, a national short story contest designed to help destigmatize money conversations and encourage financial confidence through storytelling. Charlotte residents can visit Principal Foundation's Short Story Dispenser at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library to print last year’s winning stories for free—a great way to get inspired before submitting their own.

Visit the story dispenser at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library today to print a story, get inspired, and share your own lived experience with money so Charlotte voices can help lead the way in a national initiative to break down barriers around money conversations.

Submissions are open until October 12, 2025, at 11:59 pm PDT. One winner will receive $1,000, and up to 20 finalists will each receive $150. Selected stories (fiction or creative nonfiction) will appear nationwide through Principal Foundation’s Short Story Dispensers, including in Charlotte, beginning January 2026.

Filmmaker Kristi Jacobson talks about her new documentary Solitary, an in depth look at life as a prisoner in solitary confinement at Red Onion State Prison in Virginia.

"Move to Live, Migrate to Survive" will take you on a journey through a dynamic blend of contemporary styles, expressing emotions and stories in a way that only dance can. True to our global mission, the evening will include a diverse program of performers and choreographers from around the world: Masha Maddux (Ukraine), Kaustavi Sarkar (India), Dominique Willis (Bermuda), Pablo Francisco Ruvalcaba (Mexico), Daniel Fetecua (Colombia), Shamou (Iran), and US artists Tamara Williams, Blakeley White-McGuire, Alyce Vallejo, E.E. Balcos, Kim Jones and apprentice Lorraina Boyette.

This event celebrates human expression through movement, and it is not to be missed! Whether you are a long-time admirer of dance or new to the art form, “Move to Live, Migrate to Survive" promises to engage and captivate audiences of all backgrounds.

Join us in celebrating the power of modern dance and the boundless creativity of our performers. Your attendance will undoubtedly add to the vibrancy and energy of the event, making it an unforgettable night for all. Movement Migration is supported, in part, by the Infusion Fund and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and our generous donors, We thank you!

Photo Credit: Jeff Cravotta | Performers: Blakeley White-McGuire & Kaustavi Sarkar

🌟 Join Us for the FREE Yoga and Meditation Peace Event! 🌟

Registration link: (Only online registration. No on-site. Spots are limited) https://heartfulness.us/event/cultivate-peace-within-charlotte-nc/
Celebrate International Peace Day with Heartfulness on Sunday, Sept 22, at William R. Davie Park, Charlotte, NC.

This is your chance to dive into a day of transformative experiences, including:
🧘‍♀️ Heart-Centered Meditation – Discover techniques to achieve deep inner peace.
🧘 Revitalizing Yoga Sessions – Enhance your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
🤝 Community Connection – Meet like-minded individuals united for peace.

🕒 Session Times:
- 9:30 am - 10:45 am (Beginner's Yoga + Meditation)
- 11:30 am - 12:45 pm (Fire Yoga + Meditation)
- 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm (Power Yoga + Meditation)
- 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm (Deep Stretch Yoga + Meditation)

📍 Location: 4635 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226

Join us in creating a ripple effect of peace and harmony this International Peace day!

Join us for a compelling panel discussion that explores nature’s resilience after Hurricane Helene, with powerful findings and updates one year later. The event will open with meteorologist Brad Panovich setting the stage of the storm’s path and record-breaking impacts on our region. From there, a panel discussion with Panovich, wildlife biologist Marquette Crockett and geologist Philip Prince will provide insights into key questions such as how the natural world changed because of Helene, what we’ve learned from the storm and what findings may still be to come. The panelists will share their expertise and research from their fields of study and reflect on how extreme weather continues to shape our environment. Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation President and CEO Jesse Pope will moderate the discussion. Following the talk in the Wilson Center’s Classroom in the Clouds, eventgoers will experience some social time with heavy hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to mingle with other attendees and the panelists. A nature-inspired concert by traveling composer/performer Ben Cosgrove will then take place at the Williams Outdoor Learning Space. (The Classroom in the Clouds will be the rain location for the concert.) Tickets go on sale online for this event at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 26.

Monday, September 2, 2019Everything you need to know about sharks. Despite conditioning from Steven Spielberg, shark expert William McKeever says we…