Feb. 15, 2022 The first federal intervention in the economic fallout from COVID-19, named the CARES Act and approved in March 2020, set aside money for a temporary Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to subsidize broadband access during the pandemic. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ... Continue Reading →
Black experiences inside the Charlotte media
Feb. 15, 2022 An earlier generation might have called them “members of the press.” The earth-shaking monsters of lead, metal, ink and paper of old have mostly gone silent; the dominant forms of dissemination of news are now broadcast, via radio and television, and dominating outreach to younger ... Continue Reading →
Candidate Witherspoon greeting
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Report tracks how race bias is embedded in community’s history
Feb. 11, 2022 Tracking the ongoing impact of systemic racism can be as easy as looking down at your feet. The early roads and railroads of Mecklenburg County were built by prison labor, with prison terms falling chiefly on the formerly enslaved who could not pay fines and ended up in ... Continue Reading →
Land trust aims for affordable homes that stay affordable
Feb. 8, 2022 The march toward affordable homes spawns much talk in Charlotte, but perhaps less action. One of the players taking action is the West Side Charlotte Land Trust. Charis Blackmon, executive director, this morning explained some of the details of how the organization works. More ... Continue Reading →
Stevenson on 2022 ‘Great 28’ list from QCityMetro
Feb. 6, 2022 Sarah Stevenson was among the Charlotteans named today to QCityMetro’s annual feature, “The Great 28.” The feature, sponsored this year by Lowe’s, is in its second year. The 2021 list is here. From Alma Adams to Fred Whitfield, the 2022 list includes civic leaders, the mayor, ... Continue Reading →
NC Supreme Court orders new maps by Feb. 18
Feb. 4, 2022 The N.C. Supreme Court this evening ordered the General Assembly to redraw its districting maps and submit them to a three-judge panel by Feb. 18 for review, and completion of the litigation by Feb. 23. Filing would open Feb. 24, and the primary would be held May 17, under the order's ... Continue Reading →
Candidate Hunt greeting
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Carolyn Logan
– Page initiated Feb. 1, 2022 Carolyn Logan announced today that she would seek re-election to the N.C. House from District 101. Materials on this website Info Media links ... Continue Reading →
Charlene Henderson
– Page initiated Feb. 1, 2022 Charlene Henderson has announced that she will be a candidate for Charlotte City Council. Whether she runs in District 4 or District 1 will depend on the outcome of a court challenge to council district remapping. Materials on this website 2-1-22 ... Continue Reading →
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