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Carolina Impact - Season 7

October 29th, 2019

Carolina Impact: October 29, 2019

A Charlotte retirement center teaching life lessons, resources for parents of children born with Down Syndrome, the history of Juneteenth, and a house in Charlotte with a Prince museum inside.

Sharing Life Lessons with a New Generation

Sharing Life Lessons with a New Generation at Aldersgate

The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte

Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte is providing help and support for parents

Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas

Juneteenth is a celebration of emancipation, strength, perseverance and faith.

Prince Museum in a Charlotte Home

A Prince fan's collection fill an entire room of her Charlotte home.

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October 22nd, 2019

Carolina Impact: October 22, 2019

Sharon Road, Bionic Arm, Book Carver, Goodwill IT Training

The Story of Charlotte’s Sharon Roads

Why are there so many Sharon Roads and who is Sharon anyway?

Goodwill's Free IT Training Program

Goodwill's free IT training and career readiness training

A Teenager's Hero Bionic Arm

Giovanna is among the first in the country to receive a 3-D printed hero arm.

Book Carver Artist Jackie Moffett

Artist Jackie Moffitt's incredible book carvings.

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October 15, 2019

Carolina Impact, Season 7: Episode 3 | October 15, 2019

Habitat Repair, Dental Hygienist, Charlotte Symphony Hip-Hop, Archaeology School

Habitat for Humanity Home Repairs

Habitat for Humanity in Charlotte provides critical home repairs for seniors.

Dental Hygienist Career Program

The Dental Hygiene program at Central Piedmont Community College

Archaeology in North Carolina

At The Berry Site people come from all over to dig for historical artifacts.

Charlotte Symphony Reaching New Audiences

Charlotte Symphony is delivering the unexpected

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Habitat Charlotte Critical home repair hotline 704-716-5639

October 8th, 2019

Carolina Impact: Episode 2 | October 8, 2019

Ernest Winston, CMS’ new superintendent, discusses what he has planned for the district’s future, Indian dance’s popularity in Charlotte, a jazz program for students, and CMPD community coordinators who are building relationships with citizens.

CMS’ New Superintendent, Ernest Winston

Ernest Winston, CMS’ new superintendent, discusses his new role and what he has planned for the district’s future.

CMPD's Community Coordinators

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's community coordinators are building relationships with citizens, trying to bridge the gap between the police department and the community.

Jazz Arts Charlotte

Jazz Arts Charlotte has been enriching Charlotte's culture by supporting Jazz music for over 10 years with Jazz education programs, performances, and musician support.

Indian Dance in Charlotte

Nrityangan Cultural Academy keeps Indian culture alive for families in the Charlotte area through Kathak and Bollywood dance.

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October 1st, 2019

Carolina Impact, Season 7: Episode 1 | October 1, 2019

130 students at Central Piedmont Community College start school debt-free on Opportunity Scholarships, watch as part of our American Graduate Getting to Work. Community Matters Café is changing lives one cup at a time, step back in time at Old Salem, and Country music roots run deep in the Carolinas and its future is full of promise.

Central Piedmont Community College's Opportunity Scholarship

Watch Y3 of this special scholarship as part of our American Graduate Getting to Work.

Community Matters Cafe

At Community Matters Cafe they’re changing lives one cup at a time.

Country Music's Future in North Carolina

Country music history runs deep in the Carolinas and it’s future is bright.

The Historical Town of Old Salem, North Carolina

Experience how the past and present come together in the historical town of Old Salem.

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