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On May 4, Joelle Parkin and her husband, Joseph Vaccaro, opened a fitness studio in University City. What kind of studio is it?

A pole dancing studio A pilates studio A cycling studio

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49% answered this correctly.

A pole dancing studio

Joelle Parkin and her husband, Joseph Vaccaro, opened Spin City Dance Studio, a pole dancing studio that also offers various classes, including pole-free sessions focused on body appreciation.

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What retail product does Catering by Cordre make from food waste?

Compost Beauty products Gently cooked dog food

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59% answered this correctly.

Gently cooked dog food

Catering by Cordre turns food scraps into "gently cooked" dog food, selling the product online and at local pet stores.

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Justice Allison Riggs secured victory this week in her bid for reelection to the NC Supreme Court. Who was the Republican challenger who asked the courts to invalidate more than 60,00 votes?

Associate Justice Trey Allen Judge Jefferson Griffin Chief Justice Paul Newby

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54% answered this correctly.

Judge Jefferson Griffin

Justice Allison Riggs won a federal court decision to certify her election victory for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court, defeating her Republican challenger, Judge Jefferson Griffin.

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What does the 2026 proposed budget for Charlotte include?

A property tax increase An Office of Youth Opportunities A reduction in city employee salaries

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43% answered this correctly.

An Office of Youth Opportunities

The 2026 proposed budget for Charlotte includes increased spending on youth programs, no property tax increase, and raises for city employees.

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The Crown Jewels Chapter of The Links Incorporated recently awarded scholarship money to 26 local students. How much money was awarded in total?

$95,000 $50,000 $120,000

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38% answered this correctly.

$95,000

The Charlotte Links chapter awarded $95,000 in scholarships to 26 Black high school seniors during their annual Crowning Achievements ceremony.

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Three Bone Theater is running the play "...what the end will be." At what university does the play's director, James Webb, teach theater?

Queens University Davidson College University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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27% answered this correctly.

Davidson College

The play titled "...what the end will be" explores the lives and experiences of three generations of gay, Black men living under one roof, dealing with themes like identity, sexuality, and family dynamics.

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What role does Gregory T. Johnson now serve at Truliant Federal Credit Uion?

Board Chair Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer

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Board Chair

Gregory T. Johnson, a marketing executive from Charlotte, has been appointed as the new board chair of Truliant Federal Credit Union.

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What local nonprofit recently named Larissa Maรฑรณn Mervinas its new CEO?

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy? United Way of Greater Charlotte SHARE Charlotte

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38% answered this correctly.

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy

Larissa Maรฑรณn Mervin, a lawyer with a background in nonprofit law, has been appointed as the CEO of Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, starting May 27.

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Where did LILA, a new smoothie bar that uses organic ingredients, recently open?

South Park West Charlotte University City

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46% answered this correctly.

University City

LILA, a black-owned smoothie and juice bar using organic ingredients and natural sweeteners, opened in University City with a focus on health and plant-based living.

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Members of the Divine Nine fraternities and sororities recently gathered in Raleigh to engage state lawmakers on issues impacting Black and brown people across the state. Who delivered the keynote address at the event?

Gov. Josh Stein Attorney General Jeff Jackson N.C. Senator Natalie Murdock

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N.C. Senator Natalie Murdock

N.C. Senator Natalie Murdock delivered the keynote address at the Divine Nine Legislative Action Day, which focused on engaging lawmakers on issues affecting Black and brown communities.

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