Lisa Ellsworth announced that she had been appointed acting chair of the NC Democratic Party's 14th Congressional District committee. Annual convention date is Saturday, May 21. Details to follow. Questions: 14thcdchair@gmail.com. -- Upcoming Events April 6: CMS “Let’s Talk About Safety Night, ... Continue Reading →

April 13: “Journey to Motherhood,” 11 a.m., free, virtual. Register here. Also “Black Maternal Health forum” hosted by Rep. Alma Adams, noon, free, virtual. Register here. Background here. April 13: Democratic Women of Mecklenburg candidate forum for City Council candidates, 6:30 p.m. Register ... Continue Reading →

Munro Richardson, in Read Charlotte’s Annual Letter on April 14, wrote: “Since the start of Read To Achieve [2013-14], only five (out of roughly 60) CMS Title 1 schools have ever had 50% or more of their third graders score at College and Career Ready on the North Carolina end of grade (EOG) ... Continue Reading →

Sylvia Grier passed along information on how low-income homeowners 65 and over or totally or permanently disabled can apply for reduction of some portion of their annual property tax. Application deadlines June 1 and Jan. 1. Flier here. Website here. -- Upcoming Events April 27: Leading on ... Continue Reading →