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30+ festivals, concerts and more things to do in Charlotte this May

2 days ago | qcitymetro.com | Madeline Holly-Carothers

Planning your May things to do calendar?
Gantt Center honored for its cultural contributions to Uptown Charlotte

3 days ago | qcitymetro.com | Glenn Burkins

The Harvey B. Gantt Center will receive a Trailblazer Award from Charlotte Center City Partners, one of several organizations being recognized for their contributions to the city’s economy and culture. The ceremony will be held today at the Charlotte Convention Center.
A.C.E. Academy announces $3 million expansion

4 days ago | qcitymetro.com | Glenn Burkins

A.C.E. Academy, a K-8 charter school in Huntersville, is preparing to launch a $3 million expansion to include preschool students ages 3-5. The expansion will be financed with a private education bond, Laila Minott, co-founder and superintendent, told QCity Metro. Why it matters: A.C.E. Academy currently serves about 430 students, 92% of whom are Black or Hispanic. Sixty percent qualify for free or reduced lunches.
Police investigate suspected homicide in south Charlotte

1 week ago | qcitymetro.com | Glenn Burkins

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police launched a homicide investigation on Friday after finding a person dead in South Charlotte. CMPD did not release the victim’s identity or what might have led to the killing. In a statement, the department said CMPD officers found the victim dead with a gunshot wound in the 5100 block of Cherrycrest Lane. Officers had gone to the location shortly before 8 a.m. to conduct a welfare check.
Five questions with jazz vocalist Samara Joy

1 week ago | qcitymetro.com | Madeline Holly-Carothers

Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy has captivated audiences around the world. Though she is often among the youngest in her genre, her deep soulful voice, to many, carries timeless elegance and maturity far beyond her years. The 24-year-old and five-time Grammy Award winner has a vocal clarity and emotional delivery that’s been compared to jazz legends like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn.
Black-led nonprofit will launch a tech-support business servicing digital divices

1 week ago | qcitymetro.com | Glenn Burkins

In business, timing can be everything. Consider a new venture by City Startup Lab, a Charlotte nonprofit that provides workforce training and mentorship to historically disadvantaged residents. On Thursday, the organization announced plans to open a brick-and-mortar business that offers tech support and repairs for cell phones, laptops, printers and other digital devices.
Possible delays on construction for Brooklyn Village project

1 week ago | qcitymetro.com | Destiniee Jaram

The long-awaited Brooklyn Village project may have hit another snag. At Monday’s City Council meeting, city officials recommended that the project not get funding from Charlotte’s Housing Trust Fund. Why it matters: Brooklyn Village was conceived more than a decade ago as a mixed-use development that would honor the original Brooklyn neighborhood, a Black community razed during “urban renewal” in the 1960s.
A Black-led nonprofit will expand its Charlotte presence

1 week ago | qcitymetro.com | Glenn Burkins

A Durham-based nonprofit will open a regional hub in Uptown Charlotte to assist small business owners, nonprofits and promote economic development. The hub, operated by the National Institute of Community Economic Development, a Black-led organization, will be located at 916 W. 5th Street. The hub will be called the Community Economic Development Incubator. A ribbon-cutting event is scheduled for Thursday. Kevin J.
Garinger High School offers free prom attire through 'Cinderella's Closet'

1 week ago | qcitymetro.com | Destiniee Jaram

With prom season fast approaching, juniors and seniors at Garinger High School got to shop for prom attire last week — free of charge — without ever leaving their east Charlotte campus. For the third year, the school hosted its “Cinderella’s Closet,” a week-long event that offered more than 200 donated dresses, as well as jewelry and shoes. Male students were invited to shop for suits and ties.
'I was so tired all the time': For some business owners, the price of self-employment can be high

1 week ago | qcitymetro.com | Madeline Holly-Carothers

Ashley Nesbit was once a sought-after hair stylist in Charlotte with a years-long resume and an enviable list of clients. After 16 years, she had surpassed the financial and growth milestones she once had set for herself and, by all accounts, had a thriving business. But that success came with a hefty cost. “I was so tired all the time, and I felt like I was missing out on so much stuff,” the 37-year-old now recalls. “My health wasn’t good; I wasn’t taking care of myself.