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Crushed car near highway tree
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Charlotte Teen Killed, 2 Students in Critical Condition After Car Crash

Charlotte Teen Killed, 2 Students in Critical Condition After Car Crash ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Two people were killed, including a local teenager, and two Charlotte high school students are in critical condition after a single-vehicle car crash in Asheville Saturday night, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Victims Identified Sophie Gordon, 16, of Charlotte, and Robert Fox, 19, of Illinois, were identified as the people killed. Sophie was

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Family advocating airplane wheelchair accessibility
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Charlotte Family Pushing to Make Flights More Accessible After Girl’s Wheelchair Severely Damaged

Charlotte Family Pushing to Make Flights More Accessible After Girl’s Wheelchair Severely Damaged Charlotte, North Carolina By HERE News Published: Apr. 5, 2024 at 5:20 AM EDT A Charlotte mother is speaking out after her 8-year-old daughter’s wheelchair was damaged during a recent flight. Elliot Parker was born with muscular dystrophy, and she relies on her motorized wheelchair to get around. Elliot and her mother flew to Los Angeles in

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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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Bus stop, police presence
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CHARLOTTE: Man Arrested for Inappropriately Touching Female on Bus

CHARLOTTE: Man Arrested for Inappropriately Touching Female on Bus By HERE News A man was arrested in uptown Charlotte after allegedly inappropriately touching a female on a bus earlier this week. The incident occurred on East 7th Street and was reported to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department around 1 a.m. on Tuesday. Arrest Details According to an arrest sheet filed by the police, the bus driver identified the suspect as 26-year-old

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Blocked Entertainment Website Concept
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Charlotte Residents Discover Unavailability of Popular Local Entertainment Website

Charlotte: Local Entertainment Website Unavailable in Certain Locations Residents in Charlotte have recently discovered that a popular local entertainment website, known for its comprehensive coverage of community events, arts, and theater, is currently unavailable in certain locations. The website, which typically offers a wide range of entertainment news and resources for the community, has been inaccessible to users trying to access it from outside of the United States. Unforeseen Error

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Police investigating bakery robbery
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Charlotte Police Work to Identify Man Who Robbed Bakery/Ice Cream Shop in East Charlotte

Charlotte Police Work to Identify Man Who Robbed Bakery/Ice Cream Shop in East Charlotte By Alex Giles Date: Apr. 3, 2024 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Detectives from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are working diligently to identify a man who robbed a business in east Charlotte on Saturday, March 30, around 4:45 p.m. The incident took place at Panaderia La Miguelena along N. Sharon Amity Road. Surveillance Footage Reveals Details of the

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First responder struggling with radio communication
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CHARLOTTE RADIO DEAD ZONES BLOCK POLICE, FIRE COMMUNICATION

CHARLOTTE RADIO DEAD ZONES BLOCK POLICE, FIRE COMMUNICATION CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A recent investigation by WBTV has uncovered a major safety concern for police, firefighters, and first responders at some of Charlotte’s busiest and most popular destinations. The investigation revealed emergency radio dead zones in two local shopping centers, with one of them having pervasive issues. Emergency Radio Dead Zones The issue of radio dead zones is so significant that

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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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Minivan theft and sentencing
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Charlotte Man Sentenced To Prison After Stealing Minivan With Child Inside

Charlotte Man Sentenced To Prison After Stealing Minivan With Child Inside Charlotte, NC – April 2, 2024 A Charlotte man, Michael Crittenden, has been sentenced to prison after stealing a minivan with a child inside. The incident took place in 2019 when Crittenden attempted to steal a van with a child inside. The jury found Crittenden guilty of felony larceny but not guilty of kidnapping. Judge Osman sentenced Crittenden to

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Charlotte holiday lights parade
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Charlotte City Celebrates Annual Holiday Lights Festival

Charlotte City Celebrates Annual Holiday Lights Festival The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, is gearing up for its annual Holiday Lights Festival, which promises to bring joy and festive spirit to residents and visitors alike. The festival, known for its dazzling display of lights, is a highly anticipated event that kicks off the holiday season in the city. Lights, Music, and Festivities The Holiday Lights Festival will feature a spectacular

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