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Charlotte News: Holiday Entertainment Event in the City

Charlotte News: Holiday Entertainment Event in the City Charlotte residents are gearing up for an exciting holiday entertainment event happening in the city next week. The event promises to bring joy and festive cheer to the community, making it a must-see attraction for families and friends looking to embrace the holiday spirit. Event Details The holiday entertainment event will take place at the Charlotte Community Center on Saturday, December 18th,

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Radio station mourning loss
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Daughter Of Local Radio Host Dies From Blood Clot

Daughter Of Local Radio Host Dies From Blood Clot Charlotte, N.C. – The daughter of local radio host Bo Thompson has tragically passed away at the age of 20. Janey Thompson, a sophomore majoring in biophysics at Wake Forest University, succumbed to complications from a blood clot on Tuesday evening. Bo Thompson co-hosts Good Morning BT with Beth Troutman on WBT Radio, and the station released a statement expressing their

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Protesters debating abortion rights
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One day after Arizona abortion ban, Charlotte-area Democrats press Republicans on abortion rights

One day after Arizona abortion ban, Charlotte-area Democrats press Republicans on abortion rights Charlotte, NC – April 10, 2024 Democratic officials held a news conference Wednesday in Charlotte to talk about abortion rights — an issue they believe will be critical in November. President Joe Biden’s campaign organized the event a day after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a long-dormant, pre-Civil War law that bans almost all abortions to go

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Police arresting stunt driver
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Man Arrested In Street Takeover in Charlotte

Man Arrested In Street Takeover in Charlotte CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A man was arrested in a street takeover on Sunday, April 7th, according to a news release. Arrest and Identity of the Suspect Police apprehended 30-year-old Joseph Didonato for his participation in the takeover. Didonato was released on bond later the same day. No further details have been provided at this time. Street Takeover A street takeover is an illegal

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Memorial outside apartment building
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Bodies of Charlotte mom, young kids found in her apartment & suspect’s vehicle, affidavit says

Bodies of Charlotte mom, young kids found in her apartment & suspect’s vehicle, affidavit says Charlotte, NC – Bodies discovered in apartment and vehicle The man charged with killing a Charlotte mother and her two young children before getting caught in California last month will remain in jail without bond due to being a “tremendous danger” to the city, a judge ruled on Monday. Benjamin Joseph Taylor is charged with

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Father protecting daughter concept
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West Charlotte Man Beaten To Death, Family Says Over Kids Fight

West Charlotte Man Beaten To Death, Family Says Over Kids Fight April 8, 2024 Emma Mondo CHARLOTTE – Jamesha West is looking for justice after her husband, Tariq Stokes, was beaten to death outside their West Charlotte home. Their daughter remembers him as always being by her side. Princess LeAnn Stokes and a friend were approached, her mom says, by younger boys who were trying to hit on them. When

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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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Survey: Charlotte gas prices go up 9.6 cents in past week

Survey: Charlotte gas prices go up 9.6 cents in past week CHARLOTTE, N.C. (HERE News) – Average gas prices in Charlotte have risen 9.6 cents per gallon in the last week, according to a GasBuddy survey. Gas Prices in Charlotte The survey of 665 gas stations in Charlotte found the average per price per gallon currently stands at $3.34. Prices in Charlotte are 10.4 cents per gallon higher than a

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Charlotte city under sunshine
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Charlotte City Experiences Record High Temperatures in December

Charlotte City Experiences Record High Temperatures in December The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, has been experiencing unseasonably warm weather this December, with temperatures reaching record highs for this time of year. Residents have been surprised and delighted by the unusually warm and sunny days, which have been more reminiscent of spring than the winter season. Unusual Weather Patterns Meteorologists attribute this warm spell to a high-pressure system that has

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Solar panels in underserved community
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Vice President Harris announces $20 billion in federal grants for climate and clean energy programs

Charlotte Vice President Kamala Harris announced $20 billion in federal grants for climate and clean energy programs Thursday in Charlotte. Most of the funding will go to historically underserved communities. Harris prioritizes community empowerment Vice President Kamala Harris was in Charlotte on Thursday to announce the selection of recipients for $20 billion in federal funding for climate and clean energy projects across the country. Most of the grant money, Harris

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