Oct 4 2017

Clarence D. Armbrister Named 14th President of Johnson C. Smith University

The Board of Trustees of Johnson C. Smith University announced today the selection of Clarence D. “Clay” Armbrister, J.D., as the university’s 14th president, effective January 1, 2018.

Oct 2 2017

CIAA Prepares to Welcome Fans “Home” for the 2018 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament

Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men’s and Women’s basketball tournament slated for Feb. 27 to March 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina, where the conference’s headquarters are located.

Sep 8 2017

Consolidated Media Alliance hosts community discussion to explore the path forward one year after Keith Lamont Scott shooting and protests

The Charlotte community is invited to join Consolidated Media Alliance, an innovative partnership between The Charlotte Post Newspaper, QCityMetro and NewsReleaseNow, for a discussion to explore the impact and path forward one year after the Keith Lamont Scott shooting and protests.

Jun 28 2017

Media Advisory: City Councilman James Mitchell Hosts “Transforming Charlotte through Entrepreneurship” Town Hall Meeting June 29

Join Councilman James Mitchell for an informative town hall discussion on entrepreneurship, business growth and development in Charlotte.

Jun 12 2017

Urban League of Central Carolinas Announces New President & CEO

The Board of Directors of the Urban League of Central Carolinas (ULCC) has named William "Teddy" McDaniel III as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the ULCC, effective Aug. 1. McDaniel will take the helm of the Charlotte affiliate after serving as the President and CEO of the Austin, TX. affiliate for the past 5 years.

Jun 12 2017

MEDIA ALERT: CommUNITY Conversations Series Explores Opportunities to Elevate Historic West End

Event partners include Charlotte-based developer Crescent Communities, Levine Museum of the New South, Charlotte Center City Partners, and Sustain Charlotte. Event attendees include representatives from the partner companies, as well as West End residents and stakeholders.

May 1 2017

Heart Math Tutoring Receives Apparo’s Mission Possible Economic Opportunity Grant

Heart Math Tutoring Receives Apparo’s Mission Possible Economic Opportunity Grant Apparo’s ConnectivIT Ball raised $980,000 to help Local Nonprofits Transform Charlotte with Technology

Apr 18 2017

Parker Cains Announces Candidacy for Charlotte City Council and pledges to use his business experience to restore trust with the City, Raleigh, and invest in Charlotte’s future

Parker Cains, a Charlotte businessman and member of the City of Charlotte’s Privatization & Competition Committee, today announced his candidacy for Charlotte City Council. Cains will run as an At-Large Republican candidate.

Feb 22 2017

HDP Inc. Offers Upscale Living at Affordable Prices at 2 acre site in South Charlotte designed for the 55 and better community

Horizon Development Properties, Inc. (HDP) CEO and President A. Fulton Meachem Jr. was joined by Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts and Councilwoman Patsy Kinsey for the grand opening of their newest affordable senior living property, The Landing at Park Road. Located at 1147 Marsh Road in Charlotte‘s Sedgefield neighborhood, the new 92-unit community offers affordable, yet stylish apartment homes designed for adults 55 and older

Oct 11 2016

Apparo announces Mission Possible: Economic Opportunity Award

As Charlotte works to rebound from the recent community unrest, the critical role local nonprofit organizations will play in uniting the Queen City is undeniable.