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New uptown center will train STEM teachers
The Discovery Place science museum in uptown Charlotte has teamed up with three local businesses to build a training center for STEM teachers.
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Today's Headlines
• Serena Williams works a tiny bikini
• NSA not snooping on Americans, Obama says
• Falsely accused, now free after 30 years
• Plus, our video of the day
Crime & Justice
Police make arrest in hit-and-run case
Police on Sunday arrested a 45-year-old man suspected striking two pedestrians walking along a street in northeast Charlotte.
Living
SCENE IN THE QCITY
Scene at the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Charlotte Greek Roundup at Hornets Nest Park in Charlotte.
News
What does that even mean, Dad?
It’s June, and that means it’s time to celebrate the fathers, or father figures, in our lives. When I think of my dad, I think of the many odd and colorful sayings that punctuate our talks.
Living
An email snoop gets an eyeful
Ask Alma
A man snooping through his wife's emails finds some disturbing messages. Alma has some thoughts.
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Morning Brew
Today's Headlines
• POTUS to meet with Newtown families
• Zimmerman jurors to be sequestered
• Fraternity pulls racist, homophobic prank
• Plus, our video of the day
Crime & Justice
Skeletal remains found in east Charlotte
Police launched a death investigation after skeletal remains were found at a construction site in east Charlotte.
Crime & Justice
Police link man to 5 robberies
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said Moussa Moctar Diallo, 31, robbed five local businesses within a 24-hour period. When arrested, he was suffering from a gunshot would.
News
A journey into self-acceptance
Second in a series
After transferring to Hawthorne High School two years ago with failing grades, senior J.R. Lambert overcame personal and academic struggles to reach graduation Tuesday.
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Graduating as a positive statistic
First in a series
Despite growing up in what she called “a challenging neighborhood,” Ja’Lynn Gray was determined to not become a negative statistic.
Crime & Justice
Arrest made in death of 88-year-old woman
Police suspect foul play after an 88-year-old woman was found dead inside a west Charlotte home early Saturday evening.
Crime & Justice
Shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
UPDATE: Police announced an arrest in a shooting late Friday that left one man dead and a female injured.
News
Michael DeVaul is one of 12 honored at White House
Michael DeVaul, a senior vice president at the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, was recognized as a "Champion of Change" for his work related to community building.
Crime & Justice
Police link suspects to 19 car break-ins
Dominique Deshun Mickerson, 20, and Xayver Warner, 19, were arrested Rhursday and charged with a string of uptown car break-in and related crimes.
Crime & Justice
3 men hit north Charlotte jewelry store in smash-and-grab robbery
Police said robbers used hammers to smashed display cases inside Fink’s Jewelers in Northlake Mall midday Wednesday. A surveillance camera caught the heist.
News
West Charlotte High School band gets new instruments
The Charlotte Concerts Association presented the West Charlotte High School band program with 12 new instruments valued at more than $10,000.
News
Woman assaulted in Freedom Park
Police patrols were increased in Freedom Park Tuesday after a woman reported being assaulted there.
Living
SCENE IN THE QCITY
Dozens of volunteers from local churches and organizations were on hand Saturday, June 1, to build a “dream playground” in one day at Lakewood Preschool Cooperative in west Charlotte.
Memorials
Josephine Neal Mitchell, 68
Ms. Mitchell was the mother of Charlotte City Council member James “Smuggie” Mitchell.
Faith
It's almost time for Vacation Bible School
As June approaches, Charlotte-area churches are making plans for Vacation Bible School. Here are a few we know about.
News
5 questions for Natalie Frazier Allen
In 2011, Natalie Frazier Allen founded The Arts Empowerment Project to help children from troubled homes participate in local arts programs. Over the summer a local jewelry store will help her nonprofit raise money.
Living
SCENE IN THE QCITY
Scene at Charlotte’s Favorite Happy Hour, hosted by Herb and Felicia Gray, at Ruth’s Chris Steak House SouthPark.
Crime & Justice
1 dead in east Charlotte shooting
A shooting in east Charlotte late Saturday left one man dead and police searching for the shooter.
News
Police report few incidents during Speed Street
Police reported low numbers of incidents from the 3-day Speed Street event.
Living
SCENE IN THE QCITY
Scene at Food Lion's Speed Street 2013, May 23-25, 2013. Fans enjoyed live performances from artists including Pradigy GT, Sol Fusion and SWV.
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Ratliff wants to lead search for new county manager
Kim Ratlliff, one of two Democrats who voted against the firing of former County Manager Harry Jones, says she wants to lead the search committee looking for his replacement.
Qcity Events
Living
The ABCs of keeping our children away from trouble
A well-meaning father in Clyde, N.Y., sent the wrong message to his headstrong sons after they were caught vandalizing a neighbor's property.
Living
SCENE IN THE QCITY
Scene at the 16th Annual Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas in Charlotte’s Independence Park.
Faith
Standing still in the face of adversity
OPINION -- I'm still on the fence concerning Michelle Obama’s decision to confront a heckler at a June 6 Democratic National Committee fundraiser.
Health
Mindless eating
The 80 Percent Solution
What makes us eat when we're not hungry? For me, it’s usually because of some unpleasant feeling I am having, even if I’m not fully aware of it.
Living
On the town with Toni
Looking for something fun to do this Father's Day weekend? Check out Toni Baker-Tyson's weekly entertainment picks.
Living
Remembering my father
SPEAKEASY
An old felt hat, full of dust devils and memories, recalls the man who showed love for his family through everyday actions.
Living
Michelle & Dyrell Clark
QcityBride
Michelle Johnson and Dyrell Clark met as students at Benedict College, introduced by a mutual friend. Despite a rocky start, they exchanged numbers...and later, wedding vows.
Living
'Stumbling in the dark with Mr. Wrong'
Ask Alma
A woman's best friend is involved with a man who has a live-in girlfriend. Should she speak out or mind her own business?
Living
Winning the lottery at 84: Why, God?
SPEAKEASY
D.B. McWhite imagines the talk she'd have with God if she had been the 84-year-old woman who won the $590 million Powerball jackpot.
QCity Poll
Living
Call the cops; I've been mugged
After trying one of Shaun T's "Insanity" workouts, my body feels like it was assaulted in a street fight.
Living
Is eating 'chitterlings' worth the risk?
SPEAKEASY
I'm trying to be delicate here, but it's hard to ignore the recent claim by actor Michael Douglas, who said he contracted throat cancer from performing oral sex.
Living
A 'beast' of a workout with exercise guru Chris Jones
What started as an email invitation ended with me exercising for four and half hours straight hours with a man attempting to break a world record.
Faith
When situations don't line up with beliefs
Commentary: Given the hatred leveled at President Obama, I wish Jamie Foxx had not signed on to star in the upcoming movie “White House Down.”
Living
This mom has the foster child blues
Ask Alma
A woman says she had done all she can to accommodate the foster daughter living in her home. She's even taken to sipping her wine from a coffee cup. Can Alma help bring harmony?
Living
Parenting 101, the Will Smith way
In a recent interview that grabbed widespread attention, actor Will Smith said black parents too often view their children as property, a notion he said stems from slavery.
Living
Help, there's a snake on my car
SPEAKEASY
Cruising along a busy highway after a bad day at the gym, I spied a slithering serpent on the windshield of my car. That's when all hell broke loose.
Living
A woman discovers a painful truth
ASK ALMA
All her life she thought she knew who she was. But then a visit with a cousin changed all that, leaving questions and pain.
Health
A grandmother's joy
Wednesday Wellness
On April 26, I welcomed my first grandchild. Now, lets get her launched down a path of health and fitness.
Living
Prom tales: Confessions of a high school nerd
Commentary: Despite my popularity in high school, finding a prom date wasn't easy, so I resorted to my alternative plan.
Living
SCENE IN THE QCITY
Scene at Deltas of Charlotte Foundation 9th Annual Bachelor Auction, Saturday, May 18, at McGlohon Theater.
June 18, 2013
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