Johnson C. Smith University

Charlotte's French Street Station will temporarily close for concrete repairs, causing Gold Line streetcars to bypass the station and adjust service to Johnson C. Smith University. The closure is part of infrastructure maintenance, while the transit system also plans to implement a new fare policy for the Gold Line over the next 12 to 18 months.

Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte hosts the 11th annual Impact Camp, a free summer program for over 350 boys aged 8 to 13, organized by the Meck Investment Company to focus on youth crime prevention. The camp aims to help children 'stay on track' amid concerns about teen-related issues.

Johnson C. Smith University launches an eight-week event planning certification program led by Tenessa Moore, beginning August 20. The program focuses on topics like event business, risk management, and destination management, targeting adult learners seeking careers in the event industry. Charlotte's hospitality sector, which employs one in nine Mecklenburg County workers, is experiencing growth, with 33 million visitors in 2025.

Johnson C. Smith University is in phase two of accreditation probation under the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, requiring stronger financial controls and emergency reserves. President Valerie Kinloch has implemented 19 new policies to improve compliance, but the university fell $8 million short of its $10 million fundraising goal. SACSCOC will reevaluate progress in 12 months.

Mecklenburg County participated in the 'World’s Largest Swim Lesson' to address high drowning rates, offering free lessons at Double Oaks Family Aquatic Center and Cordelia Pool. The event focused on teaching children swimming basics and emphasizing parent supervision, with sessions available weekly in June.