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Bishop Claude Alexander marks three decades at The Park Church
WEBSep 21, 2020 · Life and Religion. Bishop Claude Alexander celebrates 30 years at The Park Church with a drive-through celebration on Sept. 26. Bishop Claude Alexander is celebrating 30 years with The Park Church. His milestone will be celebrated this weekend with a drive-through on Sept. 26 from 4-5 p.m. at …
Black Political Caucus endorses comeback candidates for primary …
WEBApr 16, 2022 · The Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg is endorsing a mix of incumbency and comeback candidates in municipal elections. The political action committee on Wednesday backed incumbent Charlotte City Council member Braxton Winston and former representatives LaWana Slack-Mayfield, James Mitchell, and Patrick Cannon in the Democratic at ...
Zodiacs front man Maurice Williams dies at age 86
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Ninety-seven seconds cemented Maurice Williams’ place in music history. Mr. Williams, lead singer of Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, whose song “Stay” is the shortest No. 1 single on the Billboard charts, died Aug. 6 in Charlotte. He was 86. Born April 26, 1938, in Lancaster, South Carolina, Mr. Williams, a 2010 inductee to the North ...
Charlotte Housing Authority takes new name after 80 years
WEBNov 26, 2019 · In the 80 years since, we have evolved and now provide housing solutions to help address Charlotte’s diverse housing challenges and improve the quality of the life of the residents we serve. Our new name, Inlivian, better reflects the agency we are today.”. The authority’s new name is inspired by the word “enliven,” meaning “to ...
Breakthrough casting in Charlotte Ballet's ‘The Nutcracker’
WEBNov 1, 2023 · Breakthrough casting in Charlotte Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’. Elyn Jenkins, 13, earned the opening-day casting of Clara in Charlotte Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”. Charlotte Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” will have a different feel this year. The Christmas classic will feature a dancer rarely seen on the stage.
Barber-Scotia College chief: School aims for accreditation
WEBJul 16, 2024 · Barber-Scotia College is moving closer to applying for accreditation it lost two decades ago. School President Chris Rey confirmed Tuesday in an interview with The Post that the historically Black college in Concord plans to apply with Forest, Virginia-based Transnational Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities.
Dionne Nelson, Laura Belcher Charlotte Women of the Year
WEBJul 28, 2024 · A pair of affordable housing advocates are 2023 Charlotte Women of the Year. Dionne Nelson, president and CEO of Laurel Street and Laura Belcher, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, were recognized for their civic leadership and service. “The innovative civic leadership of both Laura and Dionne is truly ...
Charlotte Pride festival weekend: What to know
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Charlotte Pride’s annual street festival is back for a weekend of performers, vendors and parade. The festival will be open from 12-11 p.m. Aug. 17 and 12-6 p.m. on Aug. 18. The Charlotte Pride Parade will run from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday as an anticipated 200 contingents and 11,000 marchers make the procession along Tryon Street.