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Festive Charlotte Holiday Entertainment
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Exclusive Sneak Peek at the Holiday Entertainment Lineup in Charlotte

Charlotte Exclusive Sneak Peek at the Holiday Entertainment Lineup in Charlotte! As the holiday season approaches, Charlotte residents are gearing up for a festive time filled with exciting entertainment options. From dazzling light displays to live performances, the Queen City is set to sparkle with holiday cheer. Here’s an exclusive sneak peek at the holiday entertainment lineup in Charlotte! Neighborhood & Community Events Charlotte neighborhoods are coming together to spread

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School board members evading questions
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board members duck questions on hidden sex assault data

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board members duck questions on hidden sex assault data CHARLOTTE, N.C. (HERE News) – Members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education refused to answer questions about records detailing reports of sexual violence on its campuses, weeks after a WBTV investigation uncovered the existence of the records. Attorneys and spokesmen for CMS have claimed such records did not exist – including under oath in court proceedings – until a

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Frustrated residents viewing construction site litter
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South Charlotte Residents Frustrated With Construction Site Litter

South Charlotte Residents Frustrated With Construction Site Litter Neighbors next to the construction site at the intersection of South Boulevard and Scaleybark Road have complained multiple times about the styrofoam litter to little avail. Seven-year Charlottean Jayme-Jo Kinney says it looks like snow is accumulating on the sidewalk by Scaleybark Drive. Unfortunately, the scene at the intersection of South Boulevard and Scaleybark Road in South Charlotte isn’t one from a

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Politicians examining neglected road
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Elected leaders seek solutions for orphan roads

Elected leaders seek solutions for orphan roads City of Charlotte leaders prioritize fixing orphan roads in Mecklenburg County City of Charlotte leaders have agreed to set aside funding for fixing orphan roads in Mecklenburg County if the one cent sales tax for transit projects moves forward. The city council relented on the issue after members of the Metropolitan Transit Commission made the orphan road problem a priority. Increasing concern over

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Frustrated Charlotte residents online
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Residents in Charlotte, NC Experience Frustration Over Blocked Local News Website Access

Charlotte Residents Unable to Access Local News Website City of Charlotte, North Carolina Residents of Charlotte, North Carolina were left frustrated and disappointed today as they discovered they were unable to access a popular local news website. The website, known for providing up-to-date news on a variety of topics including entertainment, sports, and community events, displayed an error message stating: “This website is unavailable in your location. Error 451.” Cause

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Doorbell camera capturing fire
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Charlotte, N.C.: Incredible doorbell video shows moment intentionally set fire spread to Uptown homes

Charlotte, N.C.: Incredible doorbell video shows moment intentionally set fire spread to Uptown homes Intentionally Set Fire A massive three-alarm fire in Uptown last Thursday was intentionally set, according to Charlotte Fire. The fire started at a building along Margaret Brown Street across from Frazier Park. Nearly a week later, Frank Wohlfarth, displaced from his home due to the fire, shared a doorbell camera video of the moment the nearby

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Young bear exploring suburban backyard
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Young Bear Caught on Camera Roaming Charlotte Backyards

Camera catches young bear wandering through Charlotte backyard Surveillance video captured a young bear wandering through neighborhoods in Charlotte and Huntersville over the weekend. Residents Concerned “Some people find that stuff cool. I’m going to steer clear from bears,” Becca McGhee told area ABC affiliate WSOC. McGhee is worried the bear might attack someone or go after neighborhood pets. “It’s a little scary … especially depending on the nature of

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Charlotte resident receiving Error 451
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Charlotte, North Carolina: Website Unavailable in Location

Charlotte, North Carolina: Website Unavailable in Location Residents of Charlotte, North Carolina have been facing a frustrating issue as they attempt to access a popular website, only to be met with an error message stating, “This website is unavailable in your location.” The error, classified as Error 451, is preventing individuals in the city from accessing the content they are seeking. Error 451 Explanation Error 451 is a status code

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Education strategy planning chalkboard
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Charlotte’s CMS Five-Year Plan Ends with Disappointment and Hope

Charlotte’s CMS Five-Year Plan Ends with Disappointment … and Hope by HERE News CMS Five-Year Plan Concludes with Mixed Results The five-year strategic plan for academic improvement in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is coming to a close, and the final data is expected to show disappointing results. Despite the district’s efforts, interim reports suggest that CMS is likely to fall short of its targets for third-grade reading scores for Black and

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Social Workers Encouraging Student Attendance
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Charlotte’s CMS Social Workers Working Tirelessly to Improve Student Attendance

Charlotte’s CMS Social Workers Working Tirelessly to Improve Student Attendance City As the academic year draws to a close, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) social workers are facing the ongoing challenge of getting students back into the classroom. Chronic absenteeism has long been a concern for the district, particularly among Black, Latino, and low-income students. Chronic Absenteeism Rates In 2019, 13% of all CMS students were classified as chronically absent, missing at

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