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Charlotte: Faculty and alumni receive Creative Mecklenburg Grants

Charlotte: Faculty and alumni receive Creative Mecklenburg Grants Faculty and alumni from the College of Arts + Architecture at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte are among 54 artists to receive the 2024 Creative Mecklenburg Grants from the Arts & Science Council. Grant Details The grants, open to Mecklenburg County-based artists of all disciplines, provide funding of up to $3,000 each. Grantees represent creative disciplines from visual art and

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Charlotte: Mobile Book Collective Offers Free Books to Promote Literacy Accessibility

Charlotte: Mobile Book Collective Offers Free Books to Promote Literacy Accessibility Free mobile collective gives away books to people in the community A nonprofit organization gifted 12,000 books in its first year. Books on the House: Bringing Literature to the Community Books on the House is a free mobile book collective founded by Kat Varner and Jesse Brown in the Charlotte area. The nonprofit aims to promote literacy accessibility by

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Charlotte food truck gathering
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Exploring Charlotte’s Delectable Street Food Scene

Charlotte’s Street Food Scene A Guide to Charlotte’s Street Food When it comes to satisfying your cravings for delicious and diverse street food, Charlotte is the place to be. With over 200 food trucks roaming the streets and various pop-up food carts and stalls, the Queen City’s street food scene is thriving. From traditional favorites to innovative fusion dishes, Charlotte has something to offer for every palate. Global Street Eats

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Charlotte Roller Derby Action
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Up ‘n Adam: Charlotte Roller Derby

Up ‘n Adam: Charlotte Roller Derby INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — Up ‘n Adam Tackles Roller Derby Adam Wurtzel, the adventurous host of “Up ‘n Adam,” took on a thrilling challenge in Indian Trail, North Carolina. This time, he ventured into the world of Charlotte Roller Derby. With the help of teammates like “Coco Clash,” “Kansas Comet,” “Hell Earnhardt,” and “May Q. Sick,” Adam got a crash course in all things

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Gospel concert for charity
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I Got Away Gospel Tour makes stop in Charlotte

‘I Got Away Gospel Tour’ makes stop in Charlotte CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – The 18th Annual McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel tour is stopping in Charlotte. The I Got Away tour is happening Wednesday night at The Park Church. The concert is free, but donations will be taken up to benefit the work of the Ronald McDonald House. Last year, The Ronald McDonald House helped more than 4,322 families with sick

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Charlotte home buying assistance
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Programs available to help Charlotte-area residents become homeowners

Programs available to help Charlotte-area residents become homeowners CHARLOTTE, N.C. – For many renters preparing to buy their first home in Charlotte, there are opportunities to get some financial help that many may not be aware of. Assistance programs in the Charlotte area can help with down payments, eliminate down payments, or find cheaper, foreclosed homes. House Charlotte Prospective homebuyers could be eligible for up to $30,000 toward a down

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Up ‘n Adam: St. Jude Celebrity Chef and Wine Dinner in Charlotte, N.C. – May 10, 2024

Up ‘n Adam: St. Jude Celebrity Chef and Wine Dinner Charlotte, N.C. – May 10, 2024 Adam Wurtzel spent the morning celebrating the great work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and a very special event happening in Charlotte. On Saturday, May 18th, the hosts of WCCB’s reality docuseries “Lately,” Natalie and Jonathan Stewart will be hosting the St. Jude Celebrity Chef and Wine Dinner at the Charlotte Marriott City

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Nurses celebrating at Atrium Health
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Charlotte Shines Spotlight on Atrium Health During National Nurses Week

Charlotte Shines Spotlight on Atrium Health During National Nurses Week May 6, 2024 Charlotte, N.C. – Atrium Health is proud to recognize and celebrate all nurses during National Nurses Week, especially the nearly 12,000 dedicated nurses across the Greater Charlotte area. Nurses Week is recognized every year May 6-12 to honor those who see nursing as more than just a profession and rather selflessly answer the call to compassionately care

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Military Hometown Heroes Banners
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Mint Hill Wants Your Help To Honor Service Members With Their Military Hometown Heroes Program

Mint Hill Wants Your Help To Honor Service Members With Their Military Hometown Heroes Program Caryn Little, MINT HILL, N.C. — The Town of Mint Hill Military Hometown Heroes Banner Program is a tribute created to honor fallen service members, veterans, and active-duty service members of the United States Armed Forces. Banners will be displayed on light poles with the veteran’s photo and name on both sides of the banner.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. Weather Forecast – Seasonable days ahead!

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Weather Forecast Seasonable days ahead! Afternoon highs will reach the mid to upper 70s most days this week. By Rachel Coulter Published: Apr. 23, 2024 at 4:26 AM EDT Updated: Apr. 23, 2024 at 5:02 PM EDT CHARLOTTE, N.C. (HERE NEWS Network) – Just a couple of opportunities for passing showers… Wednesday: Few passing showers possible Rest of Week: Seasonal 70s, shower chance west on Friday Weekend: Warmer,

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