Best Black News Publication in North Carolina - The Charlotte Post
WEBThe Charlotte Post newspaper is the leading source of news affecting Charlotte's African American community and one of the oldest black publications in North Carolina. We are located at 5118 Princess Street Charlotte, NC 28269.
Zodiacs front man Maurice Williams dies at age 86
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Ninety-seven seconds cemented Maurice Williams’ place in music history. Mr. Williams, lead singer of Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, whose song “Stay” is the shortest No. 1 single on the Billboard charts, died Aug. 6 in Charlotte. He was 86. Born April 26, 1938, in Lancaster, South Carolina, Mr. Williams, a 2010 inductee to the North ...
Charlotte goes professional in women’s soccer debut
WEBAug 15, 2024 · The club makes its USL Super League debut Aug. 17 against DC Power. As Charlotte ascends into the top tier of women’s professional soccer in America, it will do so with a significant amount of home cooking. Nine players on the inaugural Carolina Ascent roster of 26 athletes are from the Carolinas, seven from the Charlotte area.
Charlotte Pride festival weekend: What to know
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Charlotte Pride’s annual street festival is back for a weekend of performers, vendors and parade. The festival will be open from 12-11 p.m. Aug. 17 and 12-6 p.m. on Aug. 18. The Charlotte Pride Parade will run from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday as an anticipated 200 contingents and 11,000 marchers make the procession along Tryon Street.
Charlotte Post co-publisher Bob Johnson dies at age 84
WEBJun 5, 2024 · Post co-publisher and general manager Robert Johnson, who with his brother Gerald positioned the publication’s role as a community resource beyond journalism, died today at age 84. Mr. Johnson served many roles at The Post, including columnist, circulation manager and ad sales representative since …
Charlotte 49ers women's soccer rolls out 2024 schedule
WEBJun 29, 2024 · Charlotte women’s soccer schedule will include 10 matches on campus, including a pair of top 14 programs from 2023. The 49ers’ home schedule includes games against Clemson and Mississippi State – who finished last season ranked third and 14th respectively in the United Soccer Coaches poll – at Transamerica Field.
What’s new and returning to Charlotte SHOUT!
WEBMar 17, 2024 · More than 1.8 million people visited Uptown during the 17 days of Charlotte SHOUT! last year, according to Charlotte Center City Partners. Charlotte SHOUT! includes several returning favorites such as interactive seesaws, with a sustainable message and Pianodrome, the country’s first amphitheater made from upcycled pianos, at …
Dan Morgan, Dave Canales seek ‘Panther fits’ in NFL draft
WEBApr 18, 2024 · Carolina's first pick in 2024 is the 33rd overall. Not long after taking over as Panthers general manager, Dan Morgan organized his first work retreat. Morgan gathered his hand-picked first-year coach, Dave Canales, and members of the recently installed staff to discuss the direction of a franchise coming off a league-worst 2-15 campaign.
Charlotte FC back in action after long break
WEBJun 14, 2024 · Charlotte FC back in action after long break. Charlotte FC, fifth in the MLS Eastern Conference after nearly two weeks off, return to the pitch Saturday against DC United at Bank of America Stadium. It feels like forever since Charlotte FC invaded the heart of Atlanta and came away victorious, with plenty of cheer, three vital points, and ...
Charlotte airport workers urge cool for the hottest jobs
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Ahead of American’s shareholder meeting, Charlotte workers gathered outside the airport to demand higher wages, the right to form a union and end policies that trap Black, brown and immigrant workers in low-paying jobs. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration last month proposed standards that would require employers to ...