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Historic Leeper & Wyatt Building Successfully Relocated in Charlotte to Preserve Community Heritage

Historic Building Moves to New Home in Charlotte CHARLOTTE – After months of excitement and anticipation, on Thursday, locals from the Dilworth and South End neighborhoods gathered to witness a remarkable event: the steady migration of a 120-year-old brick building across the street. The Leeper & Wyatt structure, once a cherished grocery store serving the community, has found a new spot just 750 feet away at 1829 Cleveland Ave, leaving

September 12, 2024 No Comments

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Traffic Chaos in Charlotte as I-277 Faces Sudden Closure

Traffic Chaos in Charlotte as I-277 Faces Sudden Closure CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If you were planning to drive through Uptown Charlotte today, you might want to reconsider! An unexpected situation has led to the closure of Interstate 277 in both directions near the Bank of America stadium. Folks trying to navigate their way through the area faced significant delays as traffic came to a standstill. What Happened? The incident unfolded

September 12, 2024 No Comments

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North Carolina Legislature Approves Private School Vouchers While Teacher Pay Remains Unaddressed

North Carolina’s Legislature Moves Forward with Private School Vouchers Amid Teacher Pay Concerns CHARLOTTE – It’s a busy time in North Carolina’s legislature as lawmakers make some significant decisions that could impact families and educators across the state. Recently, the Republican-controlled legislature approved a budget bill allocating a hefty $463 million for private school vouchers. Interestingly, many of these funds are heading towards families that are already well-off. At the

September 12, 2024 No Comments

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Charlotte Dentist Arrested on Child Abuse Charges

Charlotte Dentist Faces Child Abuse Charges In a surprising turn of events, the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, is buzzing with news involving a local dentist, Ramesh Kumar Sunar. The 61-year-old dentist was arrested earlier this week, sparking conversations and concerns within the community as reports of his alleged actions come to light. Details of the Arrest Sunar was taken into custody on Tuesday, September 10. The arrest stems from

September 12, 2024 No Comments

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Cornelius Advances with $74 Million Purchase for Red Line Commuter Rail Project

Cornelius Celebrates Progress on the Red Line Commuter Rail Project Cornelius is buzzing with excitement as significant strides are being made in the Red Line Commuter Rail Project. This much-anticipated project, designed to better serve Cornelius and surrounding North Meck communities, took another step forward last week with the city finalizing a purchase that paves the way for future developments. $74 Million Purchase Finalized The Charlotte City Council voted decisively

September 11, 2024 No Comments

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$3.15 Million Grant Approved for Enhanced Road Safety in Charlotte

Exciting News for Charlotte: $3.15 Million Grant for Road Safety! Hey, Charlotte! We’ve got some fantastic news to share with you! The Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation have granted our city $3.15 million to help improve road safety. That’s right—this big chunk of change is all thanks to Rep. Alma S. Adams, who made the announcement earlier this week. What’s the Plan? This funding will support the

September 10, 2024 No Comments

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Charlotte Achieves Key Transit Milestone with O-Line Acquisition for Red Line Development

Charlotte Takes Major Step Forward in Transit with O-Line Purchase Charlotte, N.C. – After a lengthy journey of **15 years** filled with discussions, planning sessions, and hopes, Charlotte leaders have officially completed the purchase of the O-Line from Norfolk Southern Corporation. This momentous occasion was finalized on Monday, September 9, following a decisive vote from the city council on September 3, where the result was 10 in favor and just

September 10, 2024 No Comments

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I-277 Inner Loop in Charlotte Reopens After Brief Shutdown Due to Medical Emergency

Charlotte, N.C. — I-277 Inner Loop Reopens After Medical Emergency All lanes of the Interstate 277 inner loop are now open after a brief shutdown on Tuesday morning due to a medical emergency. This incident took place around Exit 1E, which runs towards Brooklyn Village Avenue and South Boulevard. A Look at the Scene When the situation unfolded, it caught the attention of many drivers trying to navigate their way

September 10, 2024 No Comments

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Charlotte Resident Faces Legal Trouble for Illegally Spearing Angelfish in Florida Keys

Charlotte Man in Hot Water for Illegally Spearing Angelfish in Florida In an unusual twist of events, a resident from Charlotte, North Carolina, found himself facing some serious legal challenges after an excursion to sunny Florida took a turn for the worse. Reports indicate that on a Saturday afternoon, around 3 p.m., 30-year-old Ernesto Javier Reina was caught in the act of illegally spearing an angelfish while enjoying the beautiful

September 9, 2024 No Comments

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Progress and Challenges in Education: A Closer Look at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Progress and Challenges: Education in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools In the beautiful city of Charlotte, North Carolina, the ongoing effort to improve educational outcomes for students is showing some promising signs, but significant challenges still remain. Recently released data has highlighted both the strides made in early literacy and the persistent achievement gaps between white, Black, and Hispanic students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS). Early Literacy Gains According to the North Carolina Department

September 9, 2024 No Comments

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