Congresswoman Alma Adams speaks during the 10th annual Back to School Community Health Fair. Photo courtesy of the C.W. Williams Community Health Center Kelly Hurley

Charlotte center hosts back-to-school health fair

Friday, August 16, 2024 | South Charlotte Weekly

CHARLOTTE – The C.W. Williams Community Health Center hosted its 10th annual Back to School Community Health Fair on Aug. 10 at the Stratford Richardson YMCA.

The theme of the event was “Powering Communities Through Caring  Connections.”

The event was part of a national  campaign to increase awareness of the many ways in which community health centers across the country provide affordable healthcare to more than 32 million patients annually.

The C.W. Williams Community Health Center distributed care kits to people experiencing homelessness and provided maternal & child health supplies and educational materials to underserved patients.

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More dense housing is coming to Elizabeth’s booming 7th Street

Monday, June 17, 2024 | Axios Charlotte, Alexandria Sands

Charlotte city leaders OK’d a highly debated development that will introduce more dense housing between the burgeoning East 7th Street corridor and Elizabeth’s quiet residential community.

Why it matters: The development demonstrates the ongoing division in Elizabeth. Neighbors are split over how to preserve the area’s history while embracing its inevitable future as an expansion of center city.

Flashback: Last month, Charlotte City Council voted to defer the rezoning necessary for this project. Some members worried the maximum height of 78 feet would set a precedent for taller buildings. Plus, city staff had recommended denial.

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