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Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, Erica Campbell, Tamela Mann, Tank, Chrisette Michele, Deitrick Haddon and More Set to Take the Stage at the 15th Annual Praise Fest “Celebration of Gospel” Tapes Saturday, January 9 in Los Angeles, CA LOS ANGELES, CA – December 14, 2015 –… Read more »

Many churches usher in the New Year with what is called a Watch-Night service. These services typically include fellowship activities, food, singing, prayer, and a message or devotional thought by the pastor or another church leader. Usually, this New Year’s Eve service climaxes at midnight with a time of prayer…. Read more »

Holiday On Ice Charlotte 2015 Grand Opening Holiday On Ice Charlotte presented by CoolRenewal CoolSculpting Spa opens tomorrow, Friday, November 20th! Come chill 5pm-10pm as Charlotte’s Holiday tradition returns to the heart of Uptown on the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza thanks to our partner Christmas at the Billy Graham Library. Friday night is Uber night! Grab… Read more »

  One of the greatest gospel artists of our time, John P. Kee, returns to music with a new album entitled LEVEL NEXT. Kee recently announced signing a deal with Motown Gospel to release the new project. Kee joins the Motown Gospel roster, which is the label home to stand… Read more »

Press Release CHARLOTTE, NC – On behalf of the Davis Family and Nations Ford Community Church, we invite you to the Homegoing Celebration of Bishop Phillip M. Davis. The celebration of his life will be marked with prayer services on Tuesday, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and Wednesday, from… Read more »

Outdoor concerts and movies at Promenade on Providence Promenade on Providence, at Providence Road & I-485, is presenting free outdoor concerts this summer, through September 25th, as well as a couple free kids’ movies. The concerts are from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Movies start at… Read more »

There are a several theater chains that are once again offering great deals on summer movies for kids. The one with the most theaters participating in the Charlotte area is Regal Entertainment Group, but if you’re in Matthews or Salisbury, Cinemark’s program would be convenient to you. For the exact schedule… Read more »

Free breakfast and lunch at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools this summer Most children cannot wait for school to be out in June. However, for some parents, when school is out for summer, they worry about where their children will get breakfast or lunch. This summer fifty-two local Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) will… Read more »

York County pastors call on Christians to love Muslims, ‘fear not’

BY ANNA DOUGLAS The (Rock Hill) Herald Two dozen Christian pastors in York County have joined together to call on members of their faith to embrace Muslims as their brothers and sisters. The Rev. Sam McGregor, pastor at Allison Creek Presbyterian Church near Lake Wylie, said he jump-started the local… Read more »

BY COURTNEY DEVORES Correspondent Courtney’s blog: cltsoundbites.blogspot.com   David and Tamela Mann could easily be the next first family of gospel, but that might be selling the Christian power couple short. The Manns are not only gospel singers – they perform as part of the annual JoyFest gospel concert Saturday… Read more »

BY KATHERINE PERALTA kperalta@charlotteobserver.com Charlotte-based Snyder’s-Lance has named Horizon Media as its agency of record for four of its core brands as it hones its focus on the healthy snack market. Horizon, based in New York, will spearhead media planning and communications for the U.S. market for Snyder’s of Hanover,… Read more »

BY LAWRENCE TOPPMAN ltoppman@charlotteobserver.com The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra’s 2015-16 Pops lineup will begin with a guy who has been singing in the rain for six decades and end with a woman who has reigned as one of Broadway’s leading singers for four. The Gene Kelly-Debbie Reynolds film “Singin’ in the… Read more »

A CALL TO WORSHIP EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE Featuring Paula White, Kirk Franklin, Dr Cindy Trimm, Bryan Popin and more. Jun 27, 2015 – 1:00 PM at North Charleston Coliseum For $35 discount tickets Click Here   More info: http://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events/detail/a-call-to-worship