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Green City Council Meeting
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City Council Adopts Updates to City Sustainable Facilities Policy

City Council Adopts Updates to City Sustainable Facilities Policy Charlotte City Council Approves New Sustainable Facilities Policy Updates Charlotte, N.C. (April 23, 2024) – In a groundbreaking decision aimed at advancing the city’s commitment to sustainability, the Charlotte City Council has unanimously approved updates to the Sustainable Facilities Policy (SFP). The revisions to the policy, originally established in 2021, demonstrate the city’s dedication to leading the way in environmental stewardship

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City Council discussing homelessness
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Charlotte City Council Faces Pushback on A Home for All Plan

Charlotte City Council Faces Pushback on “A Home for All” Plan Charlotte City Council recently faced pushback on its “A Home for All” initiative, which aims to address homelessness and housing insecurity in the city. During a recent meeting, council members expressed concerns about feeling left out of the decision-making process and questioned the role of the United Way of Greater Charlotte in the initiative. Public Forum Highlights During the

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Frustrated Resident with Blocked Website
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Charlotte Residents Experience Disruption in Access to Local News Website

Charlotte Faces Disruption in Access to Local News Website Residents of Charlotte, North Carolina, are currently experiencing a disruption in accessing their favorite local news website, WSOC TV. The popular news source is currently unavailable in the region, leaving many locals puzzled and seeking alternative sources for their daily dose of news and entertainment. Technical Difficulties or Geographical Restrictions? It remains unclear whether the unavailability of WSOC TV in Charlotte

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Monopoly game with legal documents
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CLT lawsuits costing taxpayers millions of dollars

CLT lawsuits costing taxpayers millions of dollars City employee advocate says city treats taxpayer funds like “Monopoly money” CHARLOTTE, N.C. (HERE News) – A HERE News Investigation reveals lawsuits filed against the City of Charlotte are costing taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. Records obtained by HERE News show the city has faced hundreds of lawsuits over the past decade but some of the most expensive litigation wasn’t included in

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Old Duke Energy Building Transformation
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Taxpayer subsidy for new uptown apartments? Mecklenburg County Commissioners blast proposal

Charlotte Taxpayer subsidy for new uptown apartments? Mecklenburg County Commissioners blast proposal A Charlotte developer’s request for public money to help convert the old Duke Energy headquarters in uptown into apartments received a cold reception from Mecklenburg County Commissioners last week, leaving the future of the project uncertain. The building on Church Street exemplifies a growing problem uptown: Older, outdated office buildings that find it harder than ever to attract

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Frustrated Charlotte resident with error message
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Charlotte, North Carolina: Website Unavailable in Location

Charlotte, North Carolina: Website Unavailable in Location Residents in Charlotte, North Carolina were left frustrated today as they tried to access a popular website, only to be met with an error message stating: “This website is unavailable in your location.” Technical Glitch or Geo-Blocking? Many users reported encountering the error when trying to visit the website for their favorite local television station, WSOC TV. Speculation ran rife as to the

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Ax looming over Charlotte trees
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Charlotte’s Tree Protection Ordinance Falling Short

Charlotte’s ‘tree save’ protections don’t save enough trees from the ax, advocates say By HERE News Charlotte’s Tree Protection Ordinance Falling Short In Charlotte, advocates and experts are raising concerns about the effectiveness of the city’s tree-saving protections. Despite the city’s tree-save ordinance, which requires developers to preserve 15% of trees on commercial development sites, many areas are still being cleared of trees for new construction projects. Amazon Distribution Center

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Judge gavel, Charlotte skyline, legal documents
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City of Charlotte ordered by judge to pay $125,000 in fees

City of Charlotte ordered by judge to pay $125,000 in fees The order to pay attorney fees came after a three year legal battle with WBTV over public records. By David Hodges Updated: Mar. 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM EDT CHARLOTTE, N.C. (HERE News) – Charlotte taxpayers are on the hook for the city’s refusal to hand over public records to WBTV. A judge has signed an order for the

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Frustrated residents with unavailable website
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Charlotte Residents Unable to Access Local News Website

Charlotte Residents Unable to Access Local News Website City Officials Investigate Website Access Issue Residents in Charlotte, North Carolina, were left baffled and frustrated today as they tried to access a popular local news website, only to be greeted with an error message indicating that the site was unavailable in their location. The website, known for providing up-to-date news on various topics ranging from local events and entertainment to weather

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Frustrated residents with unavailable website
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Local News Website Unavailable to Charlotte Residents

Charlotte Residents Unable to Access Local News Website Charlotte residents were left frustrated and confused as they attempted to access their go-to local news website, only to be met with an error message stating, “This website is unavailable in your location”. The website in question, known for its comprehensive coverage of local news, weather, and community events, is a popular source of information for many in the area. Technical Difficulties

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