Festivities include seven nights of drumming, dance, and discussion, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, plus an African Marketplace at two Charlotte venues.

ExitLounge CLT is meant for a mature crowd, owner Ty Casey said. Women must be at least 25, and men must be at least 30.

Salem State University, will focus on human trafficking as a 2025 fellow in the John Lewis Young Leaders program.

North Carolina A&T State University, a historically Black school in Greensboro, won't host an early voting site after a Republican-controlled election board said no.

"Even if we had 5,000 police officers across the city, we would still have incidents occurring," Patterson said, noting the importance of community involvement and a departmental focus on high-crime ...

Charlotte Democrats celebrated victories down the ballot in the 2025 municipal election. While some races flew under the radar, a few ballot decisions were ones to watch on Tuesday evening, including ...

The Charlotte City Council approved a slew of agenda items on Monday, directing funds toward affordable housing, a historic redevelopment project, and 30 digital kiosks to help locals and visitors ...

Trick-or-treating is all well and good, but some grown folks want a wee bit more this Halloween season. Black CharlotteWe cover Black Charlotte. Get the latest news, info, events and lifestyle in your ...

Twelve Charlotte churches will receive training and funding to explore the feasibility of using church-owned land to build affordable housing, the city announced on Monday. The city will contribute ...

Columbia, South Carolina, is home to pitmasters, sauces, and sides that define the region's barbecue scene. So, we had to give some of the city's top-rated spots a try. From smoky pits to creative ...

This article is by Amanda Harry and read by an automated voice. Greg Collier, owner of two Charlotte restaurants and a finalist for the James Beard Award, has taken on another culinary role in the ...

Six months after announcing plans for a new and bigger location in University City, Sol' Delish held an "influencers night" on Wednesday while preparing for a grand opening on Saturday. The new ...