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Charlotte’s The Bulb: Produce Without the Price Tag

Charlotte’s The Bulb: Produce Without the Price Tag In Charlotte, a unique mobile farmers market is making waves in the community by providing fresh produce without the price tag. The Bulb, a nonprofit organization, operates from a truck that brings hour-long markets into 12 food-insecure neighborhoods. Community Nourishment Unlike traditional farmers markets that focus on selling produce, The Bulb operates on a different principle – “Take what you need, give

June 11, 2024 No Comments

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Residents in Charlotte Facing Difficulty Accessing Local News Website

Charlotte Residents in Charlotte Can No Longer Access WSOC TV Website Charlotte residents attempting to visit the popular WSOC TV website have recently been met with a disappointing message. The website, known for providing local news, entertainment, and community updates, is now unavailable in the city. Visitors to the site from Charlotte are currently facing an “Error 451” message, indicating that access cannot be granted from their location. Reason for

June 7, 2024 No Comments

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Plan for CMS teacher housing includes four ‘villages,’ aid for renting and buying

Plan for CMS teacher housing includes four ‘villages,’ aid for renting and buying Charlotte, NC – June 5, 2024 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has revealed a comprehensive plan to address the housing challenges faced by its teachers. The initiative, which includes the construction of four “Teacher Villages” and assistance for renting and buying homes, aims to make living and working in Charlotte more affordable for educators. Four Teacher Villages The plan entails

June 7, 2024 No Comments

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City Partners with National Firm for Small Business Ecosystem Assessment

City, TPMA to Conduct Small Business Ecosystem Assessment The City of Charlotte announced today that it has partnered with TPMA, a national workforce and economic development consulting firm, to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the local small business ecosystem as part of its strategic plan to better understand challenges affecting local entrepreneurs. Council Member Malcolm Graham on the Initiative “Conducting a small business ecosystem assessment is essential for identifying the

June 6, 2024 No Comments

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Charlotte Residents Missing Out on Local News

Charlotte Residents Missing Out on Local News Residents in Charlotte are facing disappointment as they are unable to access their local news website. The website, known for providing up-to-date information on various topics such as entertainment, community events, and breaking news, has become unavailable to those trying to access it from outside of the United States. This restriction has left many residents feeling disconnected from their community and uninformed about

June 3, 2024 No Comments

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Last round of Beyond Open grants plans to award $5M to small businesses in Charlotte

Last round of Beyond Open grants plans to award $5M to small businesses in Charlotte Foundation for the Carolinas announced its third round of Beyond Open’s small business grant funding on Thursday. The grant program is open to small businesses physically located within Charlotte’s Corridors of Opportunity and is designed to build “economic mobility” in the community. This round of funding is expected to award up to $5 million in

May 26, 2024 No Comments

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Carolina Insight: Man Travels Partners With Royal Caribbean Cruises

Carolina Insight: Man Travels Partners With Royal Caribbean Cruises May 23, 2024 By Deeandra Michel, CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Man travels partners with Royal Caribbean cruises offering great deals to its clients. Man Travels, a well-known travel agency based in Charlotte, has recently announced a new partnership with Royal Caribbean Cruises, one of the world’s leading cruise lines. This partnership aims to provide clients with exclusive deals and exceptional travel experiences

May 26, 2024 No Comments

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The South on top. It’s where to find the fastest-growing American cities

The South on top. It’s where to find the fastest-growing American cities CHARLOTTE, NC – Charlotte is one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities, according to a new U.S. Census report. Between July 2022 to July 2023, the city gained 15,607 people, reaching a population of 911,311. That is third-highest growth in the U.S. trailing only San Antonio and Fort Worth, Texas, the study found. Jacksonville and Port St. Lucie, both

May 19, 2024 No Comments

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New $40 million fund hopes to support small business owners in Charlotte

New $40 million fund hopes to support small business owners in Charlotte A new multi-million dollar fund created to increase access to capital for local business owners is now available in Charlotte. The Charlotte Small Business Growth Fund is one of the largest non-pandemic funding opportunities in the city. Through fixed-interest-rate loans, it aims to invest $40 million in more than 2,000 local businesses over the next years. Supporting Small

May 17, 2024 No Comments

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Charlotte, North Carolina: ACA Network Problems

Charlotte, North Carolina: ACA Network Problems Many Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans are facing challenges due to a lack of in-network hospitals and doctors compared to regular insurance plans. This issue is causing difficulties for families seeking medical treatment, as highlighted by a recent case involving a 10-year-old girl with a brain problem. Struggle for Treatment The family of the young girl in question is currently struggling to access the

May 15, 2024 No Comments

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