Bored of your usual go-to weekend plans? Check out these events happening in Charlotte next month!
(Carissa Rogers/Unsplash) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) If you’ve already visited the U.S. National White Water Center for River Jam, or watched the Charlotte Knights play baseball on a Friday night, you may be looking for something out of the box to do next. Here are four ideas to take your family or friends to in August.
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Tatiana Ruano (right) in third grade in Guatemala.(Courtesy of Tatiana Ruano) (Charlotte, N.C.) Tatiana Ruano was 15 years old when she travelled from her home in Guatemala to the southern border of the United States. She, her two cousins and her uncle left their lives behind to meet her father, whom she hadn’t seen since she was five months old, in Charlotte.
Read full story“Jesus Saves...this is the anthem” meet the guys behind the signs
(Reilly Moncrief/NewsBreak) Jesus Saves isn't just a catchy phrase, it's a deeply rooted movement led by street evangelists. (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Some people believe in fate, and some believe in destiny. But what about God-given callings to quit your day job and preach the gospel with a bright yellow sign on the corner of South Tryon and East Trade streets in uptown Charlotte? What category does that fall under?
Read full storyFour firework-free Fourth of July events happening in Charlotte
(Charlotte, N.C.) With America’s Independence Day just around the corner, some may find themselves not looking forward to firework shows. For some, fireworks may trigger post traumatic stress disorder. For others, they may just not enjoy watching them. Here are four firework-free, and some not-so-family-friendly events, happening around Charlotte this weekend.
Read full storyMecklenburg sheriff’s office launches new re-entry support services for incarcerated residents
(Reilly Moncrief/NewsBreak) The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office announced its new Re-Entry Support Services initiative during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday. This program strives to create a seamless process for individuals as they reacclimate to the community after being incarcerated.
Read full storyCharlotte's City Council debated equal housing options in its 2040 Comprehensive Plan ahead of final vote
(Reilly Moncrief/NewsBreak) The newly approved Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan strives to create livable, accessible and inclusive communities across the city through 10-minute neighborhoods and equitable housing options. However, this vision hasn’t been cast without difficulties.
Read full storyCamp CMS offers psychological support services for students this summer
(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) In a normal year, only a few thousand students in grades K-12 are expected to attend summer school. However, this year, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools welcomed over 32,000 students on June 14 to its free, in-person six-week program, Camp CMS.
Read full storyThe basics of Charlotte's 2040 Plan
(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) With thousands of people moving to Charlotte every year, the city is feeling the inevitable growing pains. Apartment complexes are popping up on what feels like every corner, schools are becoming overcrowded, crime has increased and the road construction feels endless.
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