Jacob Blake, Sr. will participate in a peace rally on Sunday at Romare Bearden Park to honor his son. The peace rally is happening on the fourth anniversary of the police shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott.
Charlotte’s 2nd Annual Amateur Tennis Tournament is set to begin September 11th -13th. Charlotte City Council member Malcolm Graham is the tournament director.
There are about 4,000 homeless students in Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS) District. The remote learning has become a challenge for those students. About 20 homeless students are getting shelter at Harvest Center Charlotte.
Community leader Dee Rankin is concerned the stories of African Americans are not being shared in certain Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS) classrooms. The CMS Equity Committee member and Education Chair of the Charlotte Black Political Caucus met with school leaders about the new Language Arts c
The National Urban League released a report called “The 2020 State of Black America, Unmasked.” The report outlines how Blacks are doing when it comes to healthcare, economics, education, social justice, and civil engagement. National Urban League CEO Marc Morial calls it a crisis.
There's a new principal at Ardrey Kell High School this school year. Jamie Brooks takes over at a time when there have been multiple racial incidents that have happened at the school since the school opened 10 years ago.
North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is ready for teachers voices to be heard as politicians come up with plans to reopen schools. The organization will hold a call Wednesday night called SOS: Our Schools, Our Safety, Our Say!!!
Parents are responding to the reassignment of the principal of Ardrey Kell High School David Switzer. Charlotte Mecklenburg School District (CMS) conducted an investigation concerning racial incidents that have happened at the school while Switzer was the principal.
The new owner of the Excelsior Club is looking for a dream team of Black Architects to help redevelop the historic establishment. The club has remained empty for several years, now the owner - Darius Anderson - wants to turn the club into a boutique hotel and other creative space.
About 80 small businesses in Charlotte are getting a check for either $10,000 or $25,000 to help them survive during Coronavirus. Charlotte received $30 million from the federal CARES Act funding.
The Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association is talking about race. The association wanted to have a discussion that could help neighbors understand better the life of Blacks who live in Plaza Midwood and surrounding areas.
Schools in North Carolina are supposed to start back Aug. 17. There’s no word if schools will reopen through remote learning or if students will return physically back to their schools.
Teachers from around the state are coming up with the standards that include eras, content, and concepts that teachers must use when instructing students.
Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS) Board ready to fast track renaming Zebulon Vance High School. The district has been looking at school names for a few years to see if they were appropriate.
Many people showed up at the Black Men United Rally on Wednesday. Mecklenburg County Commissioner Mark Jerrell organized the event at Marshall Park. He says since there are many African American male leaders in Charlotte - things should be better for black males.
Last Friday, an employee sent an email to more than 100 workers with a meme of men holding guns with the caption that was supposed to read “looters will be shot on the spot.”
A petition has been created to keep Ardrey Kell High School principal David Switzer on the job. It has more than 3,000 signatures. The petition comes after another petition was created asking for Switzer to resign.
Mecklenburg County Commissioner Mark Jerrell says it's time for black male leaders to step up and make change. He helped organize an event that will be held Wednesday. It's called Black Men United
Facing and Erasing Systemic Racism: A Community Conversation aired on WBTV Friday night. It was a look at how we got where we are and what it will take to make things better for all.
Former Ardrey Kell High School students have started a petition to ask for the resignation of the principal David Switzer They say the constant racial incidents that have happened at the school down through the years is reason for new leadership.
Ardrey Kell High School students gathered Monday to repaint the school rock that was vandalized over the weekend. The rock highlighted the Black Lives Matter movement and had names of people who died at the hands of police. The investigation continues.
Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) held a diploma pick up on Friday. University leaders say they couldn't have students wait any longer to get their degrees so they created this special day.
Two churches are coming together once again to address the racial divide in America. Independence Hill Baptist Church is a predominately white church. Jonahville AME Zion Church is a predominately black church.
Charlotte Community leaders are speaking out about what changes have been made since the last time large protests happened in Charlotte. Four years ago people took to the streets to voice their frustrations over the police shooting and killing Keith Lamont Scott.
There is local reaction concerning headlines involving encounters with African American men. In New York a white woman called police on a black man who was bird watching. She accused the man of threatening her when video shows he was not.
Parents voiced frustration on the CMS Facebook page, concerned about their planned vacations and the inconsistency of the new calendar. CMS would start school on 17 and then the next week they would be out of school doing remote learning.
Phase 2 started Friday. It allowed some businesses to reopen with restrictions. Hotels don’t understand how some businesses with smaller space than they have are allowed to have more people inside.
She is holding on to the last words she heard from her father. They were to remain an entrepreneur and to keep making a difference. She now has advice for other families who are dealing with silence during this pandemic.
Hali Doctor calls her senior year in high school special. She attends Mallard Creek High School. She says completing her senior year through a pandemic was not cool.
He was filling out scholarships to help fund his college education. He said life for him has been challenging but he is on his way to make history in his family.
On Tuesday, business leaders met with county leaders to talk over suggestions, recommendations, and messaging to pass to business leaders as they prepare for reopening.
On Tuesday, May 19, pop culture star Ellen DeGeneres gave him a big shout out. Although he’s not physically on her show, they’ve recapped his story and shared pictures on air.
Nail salons, gyms, spas, and hair salons reopened on Monday. Some have been closed for nearly two months because of Coronavirus. Businesses didn't have trouble looking for customers
Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS) District has decided to have virtual graduations and drive through celebrations to honor its roughly 10,000 high school graduates. The idea is the safest but some are concerned this decision may leave some graduates behind.
Carolina Place Mall reopened its doors Tuesday after shutting down in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Stores are happy the mall has reopened so they can get a paycheck.
Charlotte Premium Outlets will reopen Saturday after being closed for nearly two months because of COVID-19. It will not be business as usual. Simon Property owns the outlets.
Union County Public School teacher Kristopher Head is serious about connecting with his students during this pandemic. He has been teaching for about a year and a half at Piedmont Middle School.
Second grade teacher Wendy Tolbert says she has been hearing from parents and students often. She says since parents are now able to see what she does everyday when it comes to teaching their children - parents are grateful.
A major concern for CMS is connecting with the roughly 3,000 students the district has not heard from since schools closed in March because of COVID-19.
Janice Richardson says COVID-19 is wiping out her family. Her niece and nephew recently died because of the virus. The day after her niece was buried - her nephew died.
A Charlotte city leader says going forward before approving conventions coming to town - he and other city leaders will ask more questions when it comes to keeping the city safe and healthy.
Urban League of Central Carolinas has offered its building as a place where personal protective equipment can be made for local healthcare workers and local responders.
North Carolina State Superintendent Mark Johnson believes school will start on time next year. Johnson says he has reached out to educators in other states and is closely watching how other countries are getting back to normal.
There was an issue of practicing social distancing if classes resumed. Many are now looking to next school year and if restrictions will still be in place.
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District (CMS) Intergovernmental Relationships Committee met Tuesday to discuss what legislation needs to address before school reopens.
Leaders at Jonahville AME Zion Church are concerned their church is now a target because of COVID-19. The church was vandalized and the church van stolen on Easter weekend.
Charlotte City leaders are concerned about micro-businesses surviving the pandemic. Many have closed and are struggling to make ends meet. There are more than 1900 micro-businesses in Charlotte.
The community organization University City Family Zone is making sure people don't go hungry during this pandemic. Charles Robinson is with the organization and he is spending around 15 hours a day making sure people get fed
The committee is ready to draft a bill that will address these issues. It could include $2 million added to the health budget to emphasize awareness in the African American communities.
Duke Energy reported sometime early Monday afternoon about 221,000 households and businesses across North and South Carolina lost power because of heavy rain and wind. The Alt family was one of the households sitting in the dark Monday morning.
COVID-19 is impacting churches. A campaign that is encouraging bigger churches to help out the smaller churches is now underway. It is called Churches Helping Churches Challenge.
The State House Select Committee on COVID-19 Health Care Working Group met Thursday to discuss how the state is tackling this pandemic. Leaders got an update on how first-responders are dealing with obtaining Personal Protective Equipment.
Bishop Alan Porter calls himself a walking miracle. He contracted COVID19 and says his recovery was a painful experience. Porter is the Pastor of The Connecting Place at Greater Salem in Northwest Charlotte.
The Huntersville couple told WBTV News they were finally given the ‘all clear’ from Princess Cruise Line to return to North Carolina after spending more than a month at sea.
About 1700 needy families in Charlotte received their Easter meal on Monday. This is an annual event sponsored by Hendrick Automotive, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Activities League and Charlotte Mecklenburg School District (CMS).
The company that is helping with affordable housing in Charlotte is also helping small businesses survive during this pandemic. LISC has partnered with Verizon to offer local minority small businesses up at a $10,000 grant.
Wags and Whiskers is a doggie daycare facility in Fort Mill, South Carolina. It boards dogs for about $35 a day. Shanon Little is the owner and says due to COVID-19, her business has been down.
Some Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS) parents are getting frustrated doing online learning. They are frustrated and claim there is a lack of communication between CMS and households.
Dr. Jennifer Womack is one of more than 90 doctors associated with Tryon Medical Partners. It's a medical group that is doing its part to tackle COVID-19.
SREE Hotel management based in Charlotte is helping its employees get through a rough patch. COVID-19 has hit the hospitality industry hard. One in nine people who work in Charlotte are employed in the hospitality industry.
