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Candidates line up to run for local offices
While some of us were finishing off the July 4th BBQ, others used Friday, July 5, to launch their careers in local politics. In total, 28 people used that first day of filing to announce their candidacies for various offices throughout Mecklenburg County.
Here are three races we chose to highlight:
For Charlotte Mayor: Democrat Joel Odom filed to run against incumbent Vi Lyles. At age 20, Odom is said to be the youngest candidate running for any local office so far. He won’t turn 21, the minimum age to be mayor, until a month before election day.
Odom will face long odds against Lyles, a political veteran who knocked off incumbent Mayor Jennifer Roberts in the last Democratic primary and won 59 percent of the vote in the last general election.
“We know the person with the most endorsements doesn’t always win,” Odom told the Charlotte Observer. “What motivated me to run is seeing so many young people dying on the street.”
City Council District 2: Jessica C. Davis, a political newcomer, wants to be the first woman ever elected to represent the district that includes Johnson C. Smith University and much of the Beatties Ford Road corridor. The seat will be open after incumbent Justin Harlow said he won’t seek re-election.
Davis has the backing of J’Tanya Adams, a community leader who came within 20 votes of beating Harlow for the Democratic nomination two years ago. Adams told Qcitymetro she won’t run this time because of grant-funded work she’s doing in the district – efforts that might create a conflict of interest.
Former state Sen. Malcolm Graham has said that he, too, wants that District 2 seat, though he didn’t file on Friday.
City Council District 3: As of Friday, no one had filed for the seat currently held by Democrat LaWana Mayfield, who is stepping down to run at-large.
Filing season ends at noon on July 19. Keep up with what will be a growing list of candidates.
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The "vintage-inspired gentleman" who's creating buzz with his custom lapel pins: Charlotte resident Jeremiah Allen has always had an appreciation for the vintage style of men's clothing. So, when he couldn't find the type of lapel pins he was looking for, he decided to create his own. At the time, he was fighting depression and found it therapeutic to create the custom pieces for his wardrobe. People began noticing, and then inquiring about how to get their own pins.
Allen is the founder of Rook and King custom-made lapel pins. Although the JCSU grad didn't set out to be an entrepreneur, in less than three years, he's added Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton and Kimpton boutique hotels to his growing list of clients.
Read the full story here.
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Charlotte-based dating app focuses on Black singles: Is it hard to find love in the Queen City? One woman described her dating life as "non-existent" and Charlotte as a “tough market when it comes to the dating scene.” As a result, many are turning to online dating apps to help meet that special someone.
Joseph Dixon saw a need in the Black dating scene — access. Busy singles needed a space specifically curated to meet other eligible Black singles. In 2013, he launched Charlotte-based RealBlackLove Inc., an online dating site for African American singles. The accompanying RBL dating app currently has close to 200,000 users.
Catch up on our Q&A, where Dixon shared observations about Charlotte's dating scene, tips on creating an attractive online profile, and what makes RBL different from its competitors.
Have you found dating success in Charlotte? Yes No
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In their final game before the All-Star break, the Charlotte Knights came from behind Sunday to beat the Norfolk Tides 7-5 at BB&T Ballpark. The Knights have a record of 49-40 and have won 10 of their last 11 home games.
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New Kids On The Block: The Mixtape Tour (Tues.): Salt-N-Pepa and Naughty By Nature are also joining NKOTB on the old-school tour.
Natural Wonder: Stevie Wonder & The Shakedown: Hall & Oates Tribute (Thurs.): Enjoy the musical tributes to legends Stevie Wonder and Hall & Oates from the touring cover bands.
Muddy Turtle Talks: Safety at Home (Sat.): The live storytelling series features stories of Charlotte's Enderly Park neighborhood. The latest installment showcases how the neighborhood has experienced violence and how it's trying to heal.
Need more ideas for things to do? Our events calendar has you covered.
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In response to: Single in the Queen City? RBL dating app looks to match Black singles
"Met him in middle school. Talked in college. Dated in 2014. Married him yesterday 🎉💍👰🏾🍰🍾🎉" R.F.
"Sooooo...... Things haven’t really been working my way so I tried this one out. I met the founder and I like what the platform represents. I’ve been on there maybe a year now. I paid for a few of those months. I haven’t had much success from meeting or getting to know anyone. 🤷🏾♀️ Could be me? I haven’t really tried the online dating thing before. I say if you are open to online dating, give it a shot." N.G.
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A message from today's sponsor: Blumenthal Performing Arts
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Blumenthal Performing Arts invites you to participate in its next OPEN MIC event on Friday, July 12. This free event is open to performers and spectators of all ages. Instrumentalists, singers, dancers, storytellers, poets, jugglers, magicians and others are all welcome.
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