Charlotte Soul Fest
Annual community health-and-services event held at First Ward Park (District 4). Attracts ~8,000 attendees. FY27 county fund-balance allocation: $15,000.
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Mecklenburg board adds $1.6 million for 13 community programs, one over the manager's objection
Jack Beckett·
Thirteen new fund-balance allocations cleared at Thursday's FY27 straw vote — eleven external community partners plus two internal Park & Rec restorations. The $10,000 Carolina Raptor Center maintenance award passed over Manager Bryant's stated opposition.