Charlotte
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Angela Baker is grappling with Stage 4 Metastatic Cancer. Not deterred, Angela continues efforts to help others in need through her non-profit, ‘ANGEL IN DISGUISE’ in which she provides a bevy of services to parents, children and most importantly, people fight Cancer. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland, talked with Angela Baker about her long fight […]
Last night Cam Newton led the Carolina Panthers to a 27-16 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. This takes the team to a 6-0 record this season – the franchises best start since its inception. Though he threw three interceptions, Newton finished 14 of 24 for 197 yards, including a 2-yard reach into the end zone for […]
An interesting fact about Domestic Violence that is often overlooked is the economic impact it has on our nation’s economy. There’s also a heavy blow to work productivity when victims of Domestic Violence has to either skip work or leave their job all together. According to statistics, “The cost of intimate partner violence in the […]
Radio One supports St. Jude with our annual Radiothon day on our Praise stations nationwide. To get us ready for that day, St. Jude hosts a Radio Cares weekend in Memphis at the hospital, and it’s always inspiring and enlightening. In addition to learning about new protocols, new tools and advanced medical studies, we also […]
According to statistics, woman in the United States are assaulted or beaten by their domestic partners every 9 seconds. Even more frightening, women are injured more during instances of domestic violence than muggings, car accidents and rapes – combined. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host Ron Holland, talks with Juanetta E. Covington a Domestic Violence survivor and Caseworker […]
Cleveland County School Board members voted 8-to-2 last night to continue with a moment of silence instead of prayer before meetings. This has been highly controversial in the county, as every other governmental entity in Cleveland County prays before their meetings. All except the school board. Other organizations have gathered to request that board members pray […]
‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland talks with Marylin Green, President of the Gastonia Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority about their 3rd Annual Health Fair that will provide free screenings for diseases ranging from Diabetes and High Blood Pressure to encouraging men to get Prostate exams. Ron also talks with the Playwright S. […]
Many efforts are underway to assist the hundreds of thousands impacted in the flooding in Columbia. President Obama has declared eight South Carolina counties a federal disaster, and federal assistance is available. The money in intended to cover things not covered by insurance. People can register now, even if you have not gotten an assessment by […]
The rain wasn’t the only thing that made the Carolina Panthers 37-23 win over Tampa by a messy one. The story is largely a work in progress team with a magical 4-0 record. The Panthers were largely kept alive because the defense made it rough for Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston, including two interceptions by cornerback Josh Norman. […]
Planned Parenthood continues to draw fire over allegations that the long time healthcare service provider is making huge profits from fetal tissue donations. A heavily doctored video of Planned Parenthood staff discussing reimbursement costs for fetal tissue was uploaded to internet by extreme anti-abortion activists. The video is fueling efforts by the GOP and Conservative […]
Friday starts off with a flash flood watch in the Charlotte region. Rain is expected to continue through Sunday, at times heavy, with expectation of 4 to 6 inches over the weekend. It looks like Hurricane Joaquin will remain too far offshore to impact the Charlotte area. Though it has been upgraded to a Category 4, it […]