Will Lewis

Charlotte

Reporter at @Queen_City_News, formerly 69News. ☕️lover, foodie & adventurer. Story idea 📧[email protected] RT, link, or favorite are not endorsements.

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What Matters To You? A local nonprofit is asking the question in a survey to Black Charlotteans

3 days ago | qcnews.com | Will Lewis

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — In the west corridor of Charlotte, workers with the nonprofit For The Struggle are preparing meals for seniors in the community. They make 187 meals twice a week for those in need. “We provide free services to senior citizens, all senior citizens throughout the county, but with an equitable focus on seniors in historically and predominantly black communities,” said Alesha Brown, founder and executive director of For The Struggle.
Charlotte City Council to vote on tougher street vending rules

4 days ago | qcnews.com | Will Lewis

Weather AlertHeat Advisory: Alexander County, Anson County, Burke County Mountains, Cabarrus County, Caldwell County Mountains, Catawba County, Chester County, Chesterfield County, Eastern McDowell County, Gaston County, Greater Burke County, Greater Caldwell County, Iredell County, McDowell County Mountains, Mecklenburg County, Northern Lancaster County, Rowan County, Southern Lancaster County, Stanly County, Union County, York County
ASE Wrestling Live: Return of the King in Charlotte

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Will Lewis

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — ASE Wrestling Live is coming to Charlotte with performances once a month. The first show is on Saturday, June 28, at Slingshot Social Game Club starting at 7 p.m.Queen City News Now talked with professional wrestling veteran Darius Lockhart about the company and its mission. AdvertisementFor more information about ASE Wrestling, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
ASE Wrestling Live: Return of the King in Charlotte

6 days ago | qcnews.com | Will Lewis

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Charlotte street vendor pilot program in NoDa could start in July

1 week ago | qcnews.com | Will Lewis

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6th Annual Juneteenth on the Corridor

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Will Lewis

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The 6th annual Juneteenth on the Corridor is a cultural celebration rooted in the history of Charlotte’s West End. This year’s festival will honor the legacy of West Fest, a 1990s-era celebration that brought generations of Black Charlotteans together on Beatties Ford Road. The event starts at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, in front of West Charlotte High School. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
6th Annual Juneteenth on the Corridor

2 weeks ago | qcnews.com | Will Lewis

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Charlotte City Council votes no to $25/hour minimum wage for city employees

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Will Lewis

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Charlotte City Council will use one-time funding to help various organizations in the city, but when it comes to giving city workers an additional pay bump, that vote was a no. In November 2025, the minimum wage for city workers will increase from $23 an hour to $24 an hour. Some on the council wanted to raise the hourly wage to $25 an hour, but it was voted down 6 to 5 on Monday night.
Charlotte City Council votes no to $25/hour minimum wage for city employees

3 weeks ago | qcnews.com | Will Lewis

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Charlotte City Council will use one-time funding to help various organizations in the city, but when it comes to giving city workers an additional pay bump, that vote was a no. In November 2025, the minimum wage for city workers will increase from $23 an hour to $24 an hour. Some on the council wanted to raise the hourly wage to $25 an hour, but it was voted down 6 to 5 on Monday night.
Ag + Art Tour in York County next weekend

4 weeks ago | qcnews.com | Will Lewis

YORK COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — What started 13 years ago in York County is now a statewide event. The Ag + Art Tour now covers more than 20 counties in South Carolina. Queen City News Now spoke with Executive Director Melanie Cooper about how the tour has grown and what people can expect this year. The stop in York County is June 7-8. For more information about the Ag + Art Tour, click here.

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