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“I really didn’t see myself doing any other job but being in the kitchen.”
That was Whitney Thomas, the new executive chef at 5Church restaurant in Uptown Charlotte. She was in her third year of college at UNC Chapel Hill when she decided to pursue her passion for cooking rather than the degrees for sports science and African American studies.
With no formal training, Thomas worked her way from the bottom of the culinary industry as a dishwasher up to the rank of executive chef at one of Charlotte's most popular restaurants.
Get to know Chef Whitney.
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Steph vs. Seth, history-making Curry brothers face off in NBA playoffs. Although the Hornets aren't in the NBA Playoffs, Charlotte is still represented as Steph and Seth Curry face off in the NBA Western Conference finals. Last night's Game 1 went to big brother Steph as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 116-94. How do mom and dad decide who to root for? They flip a coin, of course. Catch up on the story before Thursday's Game 2.
CMPD increases patrols at bus stops after eight reports of man exposing himself to girls. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police is investigating reports of a man exposing himself to girls between the ages of 8 and 18. Each girl was either at or walking home from school bus stops, except one that happened at a CATS bus stop. Read the story.
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Community Gathering & Dinner: East Charlotte (Thurs.): Enjoy a free meal, dance performances, live music and conversations about the arts, science, history and heritage opportunities you want to see in your parks, libraries and recreation centers. (sponsored)
“Through This Lens” exhibit (Thurs.): Take a photographic look into the immigrant experience and what brings communities together.
Science on the Rocks: Winter Is Here (Fri.): It's an adults-only night of food, cocktails and activities at the museum for you Game of Thrones lovers.
Need more ideas for things to do? Our events calendar has you covered.
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Did you know that children with untreated dental cavities are absent from school at a rate three times higher than students who have no untreated cavities?
Academic performance is one area among many affected if dental care is neglected. Additionally, experts say oral health outcomes are predictably worse among lower-income groups, most notably in African Americans, Latinos and families in rural areas.
Starting early is key to oral health, but quality care isn't always accessible or affordable. This Wednesday Wellness resource provides tips for families and information about low-cost dental options.
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