Black-owned brewery to close; owner cites financial strain
Weathered Souls, a Black-owned brewery in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood, will close permanently, according to one of its owners.
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Syphilis, violence and preventable disease top concerns for Mecklenburg's director of public health
Community violence and preventable diseases are among the top concerns for Mecklenburg County’s director of the public health department, Dr. Raynard Washington.
Two Black-owned businesses win funding from local pitch competition
Black-owned businesses earned top award funding from the Hornets through a pitch competition that took place over the weekend.
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Black churches push for reproductive rights on Roe anniversary
This week marks the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which generally protected the right to have an abortion in the United States, but since it was overturned in 2022, things have changed.
Mpox cases increase in Mecklenburg County, prompts vaccine push
Mecklenburg County has seen a recent rise in mpox — formerly called monkeypox — cases. Six new cases have been reported in the county since late 2023.
West Side Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition to find new executive director
The West Side Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition is looking for a new leader after its executive director resigned last week.
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Respiratory illness surge worsens in Mecklenburg
Local health officials are urging community members to stay safe as the respiratory virus surge continues. Officials are asking people to take extra precautions and “stay home when sick.”
VP Harris addresses gun violence, youth mental health at Charlotte middle school
Harris highlighted the $285 million made possible through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, passed in 2022, to hire more than 14,000 mental health counselors throughout American schools.
Mecklenburg County sees surge in respiratory viruses
Cases of COVID, influenza and RSV have risen in recent weeks, what local health experts are calling a surge in cases of respiratory viruses.
Council approves funding for pedestrian safety in Sugar Creek community
Charlotte City Council approved funding for several new projects focused on pedestrian safety in the Sugar Creek Corridor of Opportunity.
Charlotte residents speak out on conflict in Gaza during city council meeting
The public forum during Monday’s city council meeting showed some Charlotte residents emotional as they spoke about the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Addressing displacement: Charlotte nonprofits work to preserve aging homes
When Loretta McClure was in desperate need of assistance with repairs to her north Charlotte home, one program responded.
Atrium Health implements new policies as respiratory virus season starts
As cases of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, flu and RSV, continue to grow across the Carolinas, local health systems are enforcing restrictions.
Healthcare providers discuss gender-affirming care for LGBT+ youth
A community forum on gender-affirming care shared some insight into the unique healthcare challenges transgender youth face in North Carolina.
Mecklenburg County offers free mental health support to parents
Mecklenburg County announced a new program yesterday that's geared toward parents with children under four years old.
Medicaid expansion event in Charlotte helps newly eligible apply
“I will be able to get my medicine,” Josette Johnson, 53, who is disabled from a stroke and went without healthcare for over a year said. “I’m grateful for it.”
Local assistance programs to know this month in Mecklenburg County
Several government assistance programs are opening their applications to low-income Mecklenburg County residents.
Local Black-owned tea bar to open second location
The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary is set to open a second location in the West Boulevard Corridor in early January 2024.
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Congenital syphilis cases on the rise in North Carolina and nationwide
Both nationally and locally, the number of reported congenital syphilis cases has seen its largest increase in decades, sexual health experts say.
Overdose reversal drug offered in Charlotte vending machine
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to improve public health and address the opioid crisis through a public vending machine.
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Local youth panelists to discuss faith at Little Rock's Man Up Summit
The Little Rock A.M.A Zion Church will host its 17th Man Up Summit, an annual event discussing various topics surrounding men, this weekend.
Advocate Health CEO releases book on improving American healthcare
Eugene A. Woods, CEO of the nation’s third-largest nonprofit health system, Charlotte-based Advocate Health, recently released a new book.
Community resource center opens in Charlotte's Hoskins neighborhood
A Brighter Day Outreach, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting residents of the west side neighborhood, opened the space earlier this month.
Charlotte city council approves $5 million for anti-displacement programming
The Neighborhood Equity and Stabilization Commission, a group established in 2022 to review and recommend strategies to protect vulnerable residents from displacement, designed the program.
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Features
Pastry chef rolls out 901 Bakes
Recent offerings at 901 Bakes include flourless pineapple cake and mushroom ricotta danishes.
‘I questioned if I was broken’: Members of asexual and aromantic community share their stories
Being the last letter of an acronym comes with its disadvantages.
Fallen hometown hero, Chris Hoover, cherished for his positive impact on community
Fallen hometown hero, Chris Hoover, is cherished for his positive impact on the community.
The many, colorful histories of a 170-year-old farmhouse in Randolph County
The many, colorful histories of a 170-year-old farmhouse in between the hills of Asheboro and Thomasville.
A Great History
Inside a small building disguised as an earth-toned, metal pole barn is an overflowing archive of David Butcher’s ancestors: the founders of Tabler Town.
A Tale of Two Stations – Southeast Ohio
Explore the hidden history of these Hidden Underground Railroad stops.
David Newell Visits Our Neighborhood To Talk About Mister Rogers Neighborhood, His Role As “Mr. McFeely" And The Importance Of Public Broadcasting
David Newell visits our neighborhood to talk about Mister Roger's neighborhood, his role as “Mr. McFeely” and the importance of public broadcasting.
Columns
Passion for news: Meet Destiniee Jaram, the Courier-Tribune's economic development reporter
Hi y’all! My name is Destiniee Jaram — pronounced Destiny (I get that question a lot). I am the Courier-Tribune’s new economic development & data enterprise reporter.
Query a Queer: Caring about the black community after Black History Month
February is over and with that brings an end to Black History Month. Don’t keep your support limited to only February.
Query a Queer: In honor of fallen black people
There are more stories in black history than Harriet Tubman, Tamir Rice and Martin Luther King Jr.
Query a Queer: What is white privilege?
Let's define it.
Query a Queer: The problem with preferred pronouns
How can the phrase “preferred pronouns” be hurtful to some people?
Query a Queer: Homelessness and queer folk
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness month.
Dealing with The End-Of-Summer Blues
Mental health Tips for Dealing with the Summer Blues
Podcasts
Episode 17: Ohio University Journalism Students
Our guests in this episode are Destiniee Jaram and Jack Boden. Both are undergraduate students in the journalism program at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, and they share their perspective on the profession for which they are preparing themselves.
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Mecklenburg County Health Director has new concerns
Listen to this episode from CLT1st on Spotify. Meck County Health Director has new concerns; tiny horse in the airport; new resources for women entrepreneurs.