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Day: February 20, 2024

Courtroom gavel and handcuffs
Breaking News

RAPE SUSPECT DENIED BOND; DETAILS REVEALED IN COURT APPEARANCE

CHARLOTTE Rape suspect denied bond; details about case revealed in first court appearance New details have been revealed after a rape suspect was denied bond Monday for a case out of east Charlotte. Channel 9’s Hunter Sáenz was the only reporter in the courtroom when Julio Gomez-Avila faced a judge for the first time. Suspect Denied Bond In a court appearance on Monday, Judge Cecilia Oseguera stated that Julio Gomez-Avila

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Dead tree removal controversy
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Charlotte, N.C. – Apartment complex removes dead trees next to homeowner’s property after inquiries

Charlotte, N.C. – CLT apartment complex removes dead trees next to homeowner’s property after WBTV asks questions A Charlotte homeowner contacted WBTV after months of failed attempts to have trees adjacent to his property removed by a neighboring apartment complex. Tyler Berger and his wife contacted Beacon Hill Apartments in the fall of 2022 about two trees on the other side of their fence after an arborist told them they

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East Side Charlotte rising
Breaking News

Is Charlotte’s East Side Rising?

  Is Charlotte’s East Side Rising? CharlotteEAST finds opportunities for growth and (just enough) change, with help from west side friends If someone gripes that Charlotte lacks character, here’s a wager: They don’t live on the east side. I’m a biased east-sider, sure, but to me, this is the heart of the city. It’s Charlotte’s most diverse area, with about a quarter of our neighbors born abroad—just listen to the

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Chaotic Unlawful Protest Scene
Breaking News

Charlotte, N.C.: 8 Arrested, Dozens Pepper Sprayed In Unlawful Protest

Charlotte, N.C.: 8 Arrested, Dozens Pepper Sprayed In Unlawful Protest Unlawful Protest Leads to Arrests and Injuries Eight people were arrested and dozens were pepper sprayed during an unlawful protest that took place on Saturday in Charlotte, N.C. The protest, which initially started on private property, spilled out onto Monroe Road and lasted approximately 10 hours. The demonstration was sparked by conflicting views on the leadership of the small eastern

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"Diverse group discussing scorecard results"
Community

LGBTQ+ Democrats Announce Results of Mecklenburg County Commission Scorecard

Charlotte, NC – The Mecklenburg County chapter of LGBTQ+ NC Democrats recently disclosed the outcomes of its county commission scorecard, evaluating candidates based on their responses to a questionnaire concerning issues affecting the local queer community. Six candidates – Arthur Griffin, Jr., Leigh Altman, Yvette Townsend-Ingram, Mark Jerrell, Laura Meier, and Susan Rodriguez-McDowell – garnered excellent scores for their responses, demonstrating their dedication to LGBTQ+ inclusivity and support. Promoting Inclusive

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