Gwen Jackson announced that BK Partners and Mecklenburg County will hold a town hall to begin the public engagement phase of the Brooklyn Village redevelopment project, on Thursday, Aug. 4 from 6-8 p.m. in Room 267 of the Government Center, 600 E. Fourth St. Parking available in the Davidson Street ... Continue Reading →

Laura McClettie announced that her sorority will hold voter registration events at churches on Sundays. To suggest a church site, contact McClettie. Larken Egleston announced that Mecklenburg Young Democrats will discuss law enforcement with Sheriff Irwin Carmichael and a representative of ... Continue Reading →

Mary Johnson announced that Belmont Community Development Corp. is providing eligible families free school supplies. Details here. Carlenia Ivory introduced Erin Nicole Barksdale, the CMS principal who will open Renaissance West K-8 in August 2017. Video here. Brenda Robinson announced that ... Continue Reading →

Larken Egleston announced that the Mecklenburg and N.C. Young Democrats will hold their annual Gantt-Watt reception at the Oak Room, 200 E Bland St. on Sept. 10 from 6-9 p.m. Info and tickets from $30-$2,000 here. Ericka Ellis-Stewart announced a free QPR suicide prevention training on Sept. 9 ... Continue Reading →

Next week: CMS Supt. Ann Clark. Christine Edwards announced a Mecklenburg County Information Session held by Commissioner Vilma Leake on Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus, 5301 Wilkinson Blvd. Flier here. Monte Richey announced that Brooklyn Village ... Continue Reading →