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Freedom awaits hundreds convicted of nonviolent drug offenses in NC

1 week ago | qcitymetro.com | Lucas Thomae

In one of the most sweeping clemency actions in U.S. history, hundreds of people convicted of federal nonviolent drug offenses in North Carolina will return home this year. Days before leaving office in January, former president Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 2,490 such individuals nationwide.
25+ major events (including 16 concerts) coming to Charlotte in June

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

Planning your June things to do calendar?
Nearly three months after fight at Ardrey Kell High School, a lawsuit is filed

1 week ago | qcitymetro.com | Glenn Burkins

The family of a boy who was involved in a fight at Ardrey Kell High School has filed a lawsuit against several defendants, alleging libel, slander, defamation, assault and battery, and other alleged offenses. Among the defendants named in the lawsuit is the 16-year-old girl who fought with the boy. The lawsuit also names the girl’s parents, along with Jibril Hough, who is active in Charlotte’s Muslim community and acted as a spokesperson for the girl’s family.
Charlotte Symphony raises $50 million for programming and sustainability

1 week ago | qcitymetro.com | Glenn Burkins

A three-year campaign to support the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSA) raised $50.1 million – the largest total in the orchestra’s 93-year history, officials announced today. David Fisk, the symphony’s president and CEO, called the results “transformative.” “…We can now invest more deeply in the artistic and community-centered work that defines us,” Fisk said in a statement. The symphony, which has an annual budget of $13 million, had set a goal to raise $50 million.
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings to step down

1 week ago | qcitymetro.com | Glenn Burkins

Chief Johnny Jennings has signed a “separation agreement” with the city of Charlotte that calls for him to step down from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on Jan. 1, 2026, according to a published report. Under that agreement, the details of which were first reported by The Charlotte Optimist, Jennings will depart CMPD with a $302,000 separation package.
PHILADANCO! brings Black dance excellence to Charlotte's Knight Theater

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

A historically Black and brown dance company is set to perform for the first time in Charlotte this week. The Philadelphia Dance Company, PHILADANCO!, is scheduled to bring its ensemble to Charlotte’s Knight Theater on May 28 for a rare one-night-only show. The performance will feature a diverse arrangement of works rooted in Black tradition, blending various dance styles and contemporary themes.
Five Black-owned hidden gem food spots to try for lunch in Charlotte

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

Charlotte’s food scene has been the topic of conversation in recent weeks with the visit of a well-known food critic. The city isn’t exactly known as a top food destination, but it’s undeniable that there are lots of good places to dine. As QCity Metro’s lifestyle editor, I’m charged with knowing the landscape of what it’s like to live in Charlotte.
Black-owned food spot gets boost following Keith Lee's Charlotte visit

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

A local carryout-only restaurant has long been a favorite for many Charlotteans, but a recent visit from a megainfluencer has increased its visibility. Crav’n Caribbean, located inside the City Kitch at 2200 Thrift Road, is a Jamaican comfort food restaurant that specializes in “ja’bachi,” a fusion of hibachi-style dishes featuring classic Jamaican flavors.
A banking professional with a Charlotte townhouse dream and a $300,000 budget

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

Imani Boyd was not planning on a buying a home when she applied for a mortgage pre-approval earlier this year. Her parents, who had been encouraging her to “put an asset under her belt” while she was single and had the income to do so, had finally convinced her to “look into” becoming a homeowner.
Summer concerts as low as $30 with Live Nation's Ticket To Summer sale

3 weeks ago | qcitymetro.com | Madeline Holly-Carothers

Live Nation recently announced a sale called Ticket To Summer on May 21 to see more than 40 major artists at a discount. The announcement is timely as summer concert lineups heat up, some with prices in the hundreds. Tickets will each be priced at just $30. Artists include Halsey, Nelly, Leon Bridges, Kidz Pop Kids and more. The sale includes more than 1,000 concerts, and buyers are encouraged to act fast when the sale goes live.