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Poll: High Praise for Charlotte Airport but Low Satisfaction with Local Transit System

Poll: High Praise for Charlotte Airport but Low Satisfaction with Local Transit System Results from a recent survey in Charlotte, North Carolina reveal contrasting ratings for two major transportation entities in the city – the Charlotte Douglas International Airport and the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS). Impressive Performance for Charlotte Douglas International Airport The survey awarded high marks to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, emphasizing its excellence in meeting users’ needs

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Apotheca Dispensary Opens Fifth Charlotte Location in Five Years

Apotheca Dispensary Opens Fifth Charlotte Location in Five Years Charlotte: Cornelius-based Apotheca Dispensary is set to hold a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new South End location, marking the fifth Charlotte opening since the business launched in 2019. With 37 locations across three states, this latest launch represents a notable milestone in Apotheca’s rapid journey towards business expansion. Expanding A Local Empire The latest establishment, located at 3039 South Blvd.,

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Apotheca Dispensary Opens Fifth Charlotte Location in Five Years

Apotheca Dispensary Opens Fifth Charlotte Location in Five Years A Continued Expansion in the Cannabis Industry Charlotte, NC – There’s something big blooming in the Charlotte cannabis market. Apotheca Dispensary, the Cornelius-based cannabis retail chain, has opened its fifth location in Charlotte last Thursday. This marks the 37th store in just three states since the business launched five years ago in 2019. The new location, which is already open for

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Apotheca Dispensary Opens Fifth Charlotte Location In Five Years

Apotheca Dispensary Opens Fifth Charlotte Location In Five Years Charlotte, NC – The flourishing world of cannabis dispensaries in North Carolina has witnessed a significant development with the opening of the fifth Charlotte location of Cornelius-based Apotheca Dispensary. Announcing the opening, Apotheca continues to expand its reach in the industry since its inception in 2019, now boasting 37 locations spread across three different states. Rapid business growth The new dispensary,

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Shaping Charlotte through thoughtful planning, with Douglas Welton

Shaping Charlotte through thoughtful planning, with Douglas Welton Charlotte’s Vision for Growth and Development Charlotte, a vibrant city in North Carolina, has been experiencing significant growth over the past 25 years. This growth has posed both challenges and opportunities for the city, leading to the need for thoughtful planning and development strategies. Douglas Welton, the chair of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Commission, plays a crucial role in shaping Charlotte’s future

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Charlotte Sees Surge in Townhome Construction, Decline in Single-Family Homes

Charlotte Sees Surge in Townhome Construction, Decline in Single-Family Homes In a significant shift in the Charlotte housing market, new townhomes have surpassed single-family homes in Mecklenburg County, marking a notable trend in the type of housing being built in the area. Changing Landscape According to data from local builders and land brokers, the number of building permits issued for townhomes exceeded those for single-family detached homes in 2023. This

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Charlotte’s Thurgood Marshall College Fund Impacts HBCU Students

Charlotte’s Thurgood Marshall College Fund Impacts HBCU Students By HERE News A lack of funds is one of the main reasons many African American students drop out of college. According to the United Negro College Fund, 65% of Black college students are balancing school with full-time work and family responsibilities, with more than 80% relying on financial aid. One longstanding scholarship fund for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) students

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Entrepreneur hopeful about new partnership to help small businesses in Charlotte, N.C.

Entrepreneur hopeful about new partnership to help small businesses Charlotte, N.C. – Many small businesses are continuing to deal with unique hardships, years after the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Data from The National Association of Women Business Owners shows small businesses are facing hardships with higher costs, staffing, and funding efforts. Many of these issues were worsened due to the pandemic. A New Partnership Aims to Help Entrepreneurs Thrive Saichelle McNeill,

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Charlotte, North Carolina: Website Blocked for International Visitors

Charlotte, North Carolina: Website Blocked for International Visitors Residents and visitors in Charlotte, North Carolina are experiencing a disruption in access to a popular website that provides a wide range of local news content. The website, which covers a variety of topics such as entertainment, sports, community events, and local news, is currently unavailable to individuals accessing it from outside of the United States. Reason for Unavailability The error message

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Program that offered discounted internet to low-income families ends

Program that offered discounted internet to low-income families ends CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than 900,000 homes in North Carolina will no longer receive discounted internet or computers. The Affordable Connectivity Program helped low-income households access internet through a discount The program expired at the beginning of June due to a lack of funding from Congress More than 900,000 homes in North Carolina are affected by the change In 2021, Congress

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