[ad_1] When Vincinta met Timothy, she not only made sure that he knew her name but also promised him that he would remember it. Eight years later, he had not forgotten, and asked her to take his name.  Bride: Vincinta Benton, 30, Entrepreneur – Financial Services, native of Wake Forest, North CarolinaGroom: Timothy Benton Jr., 32, Entrepreneur […]

[ad_1] As an overnight security guard, Rachel Bestman usually leaves for work at 10:30 p.m. But on the night of August 1, she walked out of her apartment to find her 2011 Hyundai Elantra missing. Assuming the car had been towed, she called a towing company. Bestman was right; the car had been towed — […]

[ad_1] Throughout August, NGAAP is spotlighting Black founders and leaders of nonprofits serving Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Our monthlong Bold. Beautiful. Boss. series will feature leaders, their nonprofit organizations, and photographic portraits by Alvin C. Jacobs Jr. The series is part of a media partnership with QCity Metro in recognition of Black Philanthropy Month.  Annual celebrations of Black […]

[ad_1] This item first appeared in our morning newsletter, which is delivered Monday through Saturday to more than 7,000 smart subscribers in the Charlotte area. You can become one of them. From Aug. 18 – Aug. 20, local veterans can take advantage of VA representatives and community programs focused on healthcare, housing, education, employment and social […]

[ad_1] On August 29, West Charlotte High School will welcome about 1,600 students to its new campus — more than 330,000 square feet of classrooms on three levels. The $105 million project will replace the school’s former buildings, which were almost 70 years old. As final touches were being put in place, QCity Metro got […]

[ad_1] Rhema Hedgepeth’s first interaction with the Mad Miles Run Club must have been divine. Instead of taking her usual route to Bible study, she drove past Camp North End and saw about 100 Black people running.  “I immediately thought to myself, ‘Who are all of these Black people running, and why am I not there?’” […]

[ad_1] This item first appeared in our morning newsletter, which is delivered Monday through Saturday to more than 7,000 smart subscribers in the Charlotte area. You can become one of them. (8/06) Mecklenburg County officials will be conducting a survey this Saturday at the University City Farmers Market, seeking public input about local issues relating to […]

[ad_1] Sometimes the thing you are searching for is right under your nose. Aaron and Alexia grew up in the same region of South Carolina, knew some of the same people and attended some of the same events. But they never met until they moved across the country. They call it God’s perfect timing.  Bride: […]

[ad_1] This item first appeared in our morning newsletter, which is delivered Monday through Saturday to more than 7,000 smart subscribers in the Charlotte area. You can become one of them. As of Wednesday, North Carolina residents serving a felony sentence but are out on parol or probation may register to vote. What changed: Earlier this […]

[ad_1] This item first appeared in our morning newsletter, which is delivered Monday through Saturday to more than 7,000 smart subscribers in the Charlotte area. You can become one of them. A Charlotte and Detroit-based organization recently invested $1.5 million in 16 Black-led grassroots organizations. This is on top of a recent $400,000 investment.  City […]