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 Witness My Life launches its brand in Charlotte by telling the stories of black women. The Witness My Life Project is a showcase of women’s stories told through a story prompt t-shirt – which functions like a declaration. The project launches in Charlotte with a photoshoot to feature the women and to mark their journeys. Participants’ stories along with their photos will be shared throughout social media and the Charlotte region. Story Shirts include: Based on a Love Story: Stories of all kinds of love (persons, places or things). Based on a True Story: Stories of true events that had ... Read more

 Free and open to the community, Charlotte Earth Day 2022 will be Saturday, April 23, 2022 in First Ward Park. This will be an interactive, science-based, theatrically presented family learning celebration. This event is tailored to both adults and children ages 5-15. Upon arriving, each participating child will receive a free Earth Passport to be used in their search for information about our life-sustaining ecosystems. The children will be encouraged to visit all five knowledge stations to discover more about earth, water, air, energy and leadership in ways that engage the imagination, inspire action, and encourage good stewardship. The event ... Read more

WEBWIRE – Sunday, February 27, 2022 The “Love Bunny’s” is a collection of stories about three small bunnies that each have their personality. Runner, who gets himself into a lot of trouble by leaping into things without thinking. Mellow, or Mel for short, the family’s mediator, and Emosha, the family’s daughter, who is sensitive and fearful. Mom and Dad are devoted Christians who believe in God, Jesus Christ (the Son of God), and the Bible (The Word of God). These stories are meant to motivate children to read God’s word and love one another by instilling confidence in ... Read more

In My Boots and Through My Eyes: A Year of Combat in Vietnam, a new book by John C. Berkhoudt, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. Author John C. Berkhoudt spent one year in combat as a first lieutenant infantry platoon leader in Vietnam. In My Boots and Through My Eyes is a collection of poetry, short stories, and ponderings during enlistment, training, combat, and home. This insightful work portrays a raw view of life in the jungles of Vietnam during the war. From the horrors to the small moments of joy, Berkhoudt’s journey is expressed with passion ... Read more

Mark Spain Real Estate is partnering with 107.9 The Link, WBT 1110 AM, and WFNZ Sports Radio to host a blood drive at the Harris Teeter Dog House Powered by Coca-Cola. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The Life Saving Challenge is a movement to have 30 blood drives in September as blood donations are critical in treating pediatric cancer patients. Popular Charlotte radio stations 1079 The Link, WFNZ Sports Radio and WBT 1110 AM, in partnership with Mark Spain Real Estate, will host the Little Heroes Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. ... Read more