A pet animal died during an arrest on Tuesday night. An officer of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Freedom Division discharged a service weapon that struck a dog who later died of its injuries, according to a statement from CMPD.  On April 17, shortly before 10 p.m., CMPD saw a suspect, who the department believes was involved in an auto theft, outside his home on Sharyn Drive. The statement noted that the suspect also had other felony warrants. It said that upon officers approaching, the 23-year-old suspect retreated inside the home. While speaking with other individual ..read more

On Thursday, April 18, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra held a ribbon-cutting Thursday afternoon for a new community-focused mobile stage. The 40-foot stage will make stops in neighborhoods within the city’s Corridors of Opportunity. According to a press release sent Tuesday, the trailer is meant to create opportunities for musicians within the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) to “walk-up” concerts to the neighborhoods. The free concerts will take place on the street, in parks and in various plazas within the corridors for residents to experience. The press release also noted that the conce ..read more

JazzArts Charlotte is set to kick off its 15th anniversary this April. The nonprofit is centered on providing jazz education and live jazz performances, will kick off its 15th anniversary with its’ signature concert series, the JAZZ ROOM, on April 19. Since its founding in the fall of 2009, JazzArts Charlotte has played an important role in the Charlotte creative scene by educating youth on jazz, providing a space for live music lovers and supporting several celebrated jazz musicians from the area.  “We are proud to have really laid a foundation for a strong jazz community,” CEO and co-f ..read more

See the Charlotte FC face off against Minnesota United FC at Bank of America Stadium. Just one more day until the weekend, Charlotte! Check out these events to help you get out and have fun. Thursday  Central Piedmont Opera Theatre, in collaboration with The University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Opera Workshop, presents its Fall 2022 Production. CARMEN by Georges Bizet Opera Carolina—Samson and Delilah: This Biblical drama of seduction and betrayal is brought to life in a lavish grand opera. Opera Carolina—Turandot: When an unknown prince triumphs, the prospect of marriage strik ..read more

About this series: The QCity Newcomer series gives readers a chance to meet new Charlotte residents and hear what brought them to the Queen City. We discuss what they love about Charlotte so far, what’s not so great and what advice they have for people considering a Charlotte move. If you’ve recently moved to Charlotte, we want to hear your story! Email editor@qcitymetro.com with the subject “NEWCOMER.” Kera Robinson moved to Charlotte in August 2023 from Raleigh, N.C., in search of what he called a change of scenery. He was one of thousands of people who relocated to the city last year ..read more

Two legendary group acts are set to come to Charlotte this fall. The Commodores and The Pointer Sisters have announced a new co-headlined tour, “An Evening of Icons,” alongside special guest El DeBarge at PNC Music Pavillion on Sep. 21, Live Nation announced through a press release Tuesday. “Motown was the place where our dreams took flight. Sharing the stage with another legend like The Pointer Sisters as Motown celebrates their 65th anniversary is truly special. We’re proud to continue to celebrate the music that brought us all together,” Live Nation quoted The Commodores as saying. The Com ..read more

Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners discussed funding for youth involved in the criminal justice system, revisions to an air pollution ordinance and essential tax dates during its April 16 meeting.  The board approved more than $2 million toward juvenile crime prevention, heard a recommendation on air pollution fees, and received updates on delinquent taxes. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council  The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, which creates programs to prevent and mitigate juvenile delinquency in Mecklenburg County, proposed funding for FY25. Youth crime continues to be a ..read more

A gun was fired inside a dorm on Monday morning at an HBCU.  North Carolina A&T announced in a statement on X — formerly known as Twitter — on April 15, that a gunshot was fired in Barbee Hall. The single shot was fired through a dorm wall, which went into another dorm room occupied by students, according to the statement.  No injuries were reported.  “We are very fortunate that no one was injured,” North Carolina A&T said in the statement.  A statement from the university’s police department posted Monday on X noted the person who fired the gun as an “acquaintance ..read more

A new home designed for pregnant teens in foster care began taking applications this month.  It’s the latest of several local efforts to support the young mothers in Mecklenburg County who need help finding a home and resources to better their futures.  North Carolina has close to 11,500 children currently in foster care, Jada B. Charley, CEO of Crittenton, a local organization that supports pregnant teenagers in the foster care system, said. In foster care, children can be placed outside their homes due to safety, financial or well-being concerns and often need additional resources ..read more

Almost six years ago, Tomeka Isaac said she came very close to joining a list no one wants to be part of — the tally of Black women who have died related to pregnancy. In May 2018, Isaac’s pregnancy took a turn at 35 weeks when she passed out. She was rushed to a small hospital in Pineville, North Carolina, and admitted to the emergency room. Tomeka Isaac, executive director at Jace’s Journey, shares her personal experience of losing her son and nearly losing her life which turned her into a fierce advocate working to spread awareness and eliminate disparities in maternal and infant health. A ..read more