Charlotte
A time to tell the truth
So after reading Alicia Key’s May 31st essay to www.lennyletters.com I am lead to not hold my peace any longer, especially defending Christ kingdom and the bible! In the holy book in Psalms the 83 chapter it reads, “KEEP not tho silence, O God: hold not tho peace, and be… Read more »
Homegoing Celebration of Bishop Phillip M. Davis
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 »
Free breakfast and lunch at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools this summer
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 »
Snyder’s-Lance hires new media agency
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 »
NC bill called ‘first step’ to end racial profiling
By Jim Morrill and Michael Gordon | The Charlotte Observer Invoking police killings from Ferguson, Mo., to Madison, Wis., and Charlotte, a Mecklenburg County lawmaker Tuesday introduced legislation to ban racial profiling by law enforcement. “This is a great first step in having the conversation about how our law enforcement… Read more »
Charlotte’s Elevation Church expanding to University City site
Elevation Church is growing again, this time into a permanent site in the University City Area. Starting March 21, the Charlotte megachurch – one of the fastest growing in America – will begin holding worship services in a 38,000-square foot facility at Innovation Park that will seat 1,200 people. The… Read more »
LGBT ordinance opponents, supporters react to Charlotte council vote
On the morning after Charlotte City Council’s close vote to defeat a proposed nondiscrimination ordinance, grateful opponents and disappointed supporters both said their focus has now shifted to the future. Those who favored the ordinance, which would have legally protected gays, lesbians and transgender persons, vowed to keep pushing for… Read more »
NC church members facing charges in beating of gay man
SPINDALE, N.C. A North Carolina student says he feared for his life when he was beaten by church members in an attempt to cure him of being gay. Five members of the Word of Faith Fellowship church in Spindale have been indicted for kidnapping and assault in connection with Matthew… Read more »
Discovery Place cuts admission to $1 for poor families
Looking to broaden its audience and target an underserved part of the community,Discovery Place plans to announce Monday a program offering low-cost admissions to needy families at its flagship science center uptown and satellite children’s museums. Called “Welcome,” the program will reduce admission fees to $1 per person for families… Read more »
NAACP Image Awards Announces Nominees For Outstanding Gospel Album
The nominees 46th NAACP Image Awards have just been announced! The nominees for Outstanding Gospel Album are– Duets – Donnie McClurkin (RCA Inspiration) Help – Erica Campbell (My Block Inc./eOne Music) I Will Trust – Fred Hammond (RCA Inspiration) Where My Heart Belongs – Gladys Knight (Shadow Mountain Records) Journey… Read more »
Dr. Myles Munroe, Wife Ruth Killed In Plane Crash
The leader of Bahamas Faith Ministries, Dr Myles Munroe, and his wife Ruth have been killed in a plane crash in Grand Bahama. The crash took place this afternoon and killed all nine people on board the private jet. The plane reportedly struck a crane at the Grand Bahama Ship… Read more »
This Year Billy Graham will celebrate 96th birthday quietly at home
At 96 years old, Billy Graham’s desire to share hope with the world is as strong as ever. On Nov. 7, the day Graham celebrates his birthday, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association will debut Heaven, a film that includes a never-before-seen message from Billy Graham. Graham’s message was recorded last… Read more »