1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (714+ words) At a time when the average age of a first-time homebuyer has climbed past 40, Kristina Watson, 22, is a notable exception. On Wednesday, the former Charlotte resident and lead daycare instructor closed on a modest townhome in neighboring Concord, in Cabarrus…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (740+ words) April marks the start of farmers market season, and the Charlotte area has over 30 to explore Farmers markets are integral to equitable access to fresh produce, boosting local economies and building strong community ties. Farmers markets can also mitigate the…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (758+ words) Brenton Bent has a simple premise for his upcoming film competition: give filmmakers one week, a camera, and no excuses. Bent, a Charlotte resident originally from Long Island, N.Y., and founder of the video production company BSinima, is organizing Flowstate Junction,…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (503+ words) Sage & Citrus, a health-focused restaurant owned by a military veteran, will open Saturday inside a food stall at Camp North End, joining a growing lineup of Black-owned businesses there. Owner Darius Johnson, 34, says Sage & Citrus will offer protein bowls, smoothies,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (356+ words) The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will open a community engagement center on March 30 to provide the public with information about the Interstate 77 expansion project. The center will be located at 1023 W. Morehead St., Suite 150, the department announced on Wednesday....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (167+ words) Hip-Hop music events to keep an eye out for'QCity Metro Hip-Hop music events to keep an eye out for DaBaby brings 50 Cent and more to Concord June 13, as Salt-N-Pepa and TLC's "It's Iconic" tour hits Charlotte Sept. 20, 2026. DaBaby, who lives…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (185+ words) Savor Charlotte, a three-week celebration of local food and drinks, concludes this weekend. On Sunday, QCity Metro staffer Amanda Harry attended "Serving the Culture," an event that crafted an eight-course menu and cocktails inspired by hit sounds from R&B,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1582+ words) Two years after North Carolina legalized mobile sports betting, counselors say they are seeing the fallout: drained bank accounts, strained relationships and young people " especially young men " spiraling into anxiety and depression after losing more than they can afford. Calls…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (194+ words) Charlotte-based author Kimberly Cross, writing under the pen name KC the Author, will showcase her collection of children's literature at the upcoming Black Child Book Fair this Saturday. The event, sponsored by Black Child Development " Carolinas, is designed to promote…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (126+ words) Two of Charlotte's leading food halls are in the running for a USA Today Readers' Choice Award. Optimist Hall and The Market at 7th Street were nominated by an "expert panel," the newspaper says on its contest website. They join food…...