Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton tweeted that Charlotte should release the tape. Clinton’s tweet posted after national news outlets released a video of Keith Lamont Scott’s wife’s phone footage of the moments leading up to his shooting death. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney has said that releasing the tape could hinder the investigation. In a press conference this […]
UPDATED Thursday, September 22 8:55 PM: Current reports show that Justin Carr passed early evening on Thursday. Prayers are with his family. A state of emergency was declared last night in Charlotte as protests continued over the police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott on Tuesday. Police Chief Kerr Putney said in during a press conference that […]
In today’s rumor mill swimmer and story teller Ryan Lochte has been let go from his sponsors Speedo, Ralph Lauren, Syneron-Candela, and Airweave. His stunt at the Olympics claiming to had been being robbed at gun point in Rio has not sat well with the country or his sponsors. We guess coming up with stories for […]
With a lot of talented youth out in the community it’s only right that Raised on the Block gives them a huge shout out! NC GEMS, founded by Tracy Taylor does just that. The basketball program is designed to mentor, educate, and get teens in front of college coaches so that they may have a […]
There are many local residents of Charlotte who go hungry each day. Headlines Barbershop is doing something about that and hosting their 4th annual Food Drive! Raised on the Block host, Star Connor spoke with Mrs. Season Bennett about her drive and her husband’s choice to add more than 20 other local barbershops in with […]
Fantasia says she’s faced challenges in the music industry because of her looks and style.
Fantasia and Chewy talked for more than an hour at 92.7 The Block studio. Hear how Fantasia says Chewy compares to other interviewers.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce : 30 Under 30 Recognition Event is coming up this Thursday, July 28 and it’s one event that you shouldn’t miss out on !! The non-profit organization will be hosting their first annual event at Johnson C. Smith University-Grimes Lounge from 8:00 am – 10:00 am. ‘Raised on the […]
It looks like there is trouble in NBA/North Carolina paradise. The NBA according to multiple outlets has been speaking with multiple cities to possibly to relocate the NBA All-Star week! Due to the HB2 law with Pat Mccrory the NBA is not in accordance with the Governors decision. With plans to revisit the return in […]
It’s already that time of year again, when Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools will be settling in with a new school year. As students go back to school, CMS will be hiring some new faces to fill up their schools. ‘Raised on the Block’s host Star Connor, spoke with two of CMS’s top employees on the […]
