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Seminarians Hit the Streets of Charlotte to Help the Homeless with New Ministry

Seminarians Hit the Streets of Charlotte to Help the Homeless with New Ministry Diocese of Charlotte Seminarians Start Homeless Support Mission Project Charlotte, NC — Two Diocese of Charlotte seminarians, Jordan Haag and Matthew Hennessy, have launched a new ministry to assist men and women experiencing homelessness in Uptown Charlotte. The initiative began just before Ash Wednesday and sees the seminarians, along with volunteers, walking the area around St. Peter

March 15, 2024 No Comments

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Charlotte Pride Announces Return of Scholarship & Internship Program

Charlotte Pride Announces Return of Scholarship & Internship Program March 11, 2024 Deeandra Michel, CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte Pride is thrilled to announce the return of its scholarship program and introduce an all-new summer internship this year, all made possible with support from Principal® Foundation. The Charlotte Pride Scholarship & Internship Program, Generously Supported by Principal® Foundation, aims to improve economic mobility for LGBTQ and ally college students from the

March 13, 2024 No Comments

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Charlotte: Temperatures Ramp Up

Charlotte: Temperatures Ramp Up Sunny skies and cooler highs have greeted the Carolinas as we close out the weekend, but temperatures are on the rise as we head into the heart of March. That said, widespread frost and freeze is in the forecast tonight as lows dip near, at, and below the 32° mark. Despite the frigid start, most communities in the Piedmont and Foothills will crack 60° to kick

March 12, 2024 No Comments

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City of Charlotte Celebrates Creek Week 2024

City of Charlotte Celebrates Creek Week 2024 Charlotte, North Carolina – March 7, 2024 The City of Charlotte, North Carolina, is gearing up to celebrate Creek Week 2024, organized by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services. This annual event aims to raise awareness about the importance of creeks in the region and encourage community involvement in protecting these natural resources. Discovering Charlotte’s Hidden Gems Charlotte-Mecklenburg is home to more than 50 named

March 10, 2024 No Comments

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Charlotte Area Congressmen Set to Faceoff to be Next NC Attorney General

Charlotte Area Congressmen Set to Faceoff to be Next NC Attorney General CHARLOTTE, N.C. – While North Carolina voters headed to the polls to cast a primary ballot, two candidates running for attorney general were tied up in Washington D.C. 14th District Congressman Jeff Jackson won the democratic primary, while 8th District Republican Congressman Dan Bishop didn’t have an opponent and automatically advanced. The two neighboring congressmembers will face off

March 7, 2024 No Comments

"Female mayor addressing anniversary event"

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Former Charlotte Mayor to Keynote League’s 40th Anniversary Event

Former Charlotte Mayor to Keynote League’s 40th Anniversary Event Southern Pines, NC – Former Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Watson Roberts has been announced as the keynote speaker for the League of Women Voters of Moore County’s 40th anniversary luncheon celebration on Tuesday, March 26. Roberts, currently serving as the North Carolina co-lead for the Carter Center’s Strengthening Democracy Project, will pay homage to the late Rosalynn Carter with a special tribute

March 7, 2024 No Comments

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Charlotte’s Spring Festival Extravaganza 2024

Charlotte Spring Festivals Guide 2024 March Festivals Savor Charlotte When: March 12 – 26 Where: Various locations Join the celebration of the Charlotte culinary scene with special offers, exclusive menus, and hands-on events featuring top chefs and food entrepreneurs. Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Festival When: March 16 Where: Uptown Enjoy a festive parade followed by a lively festival with food, vendors, and attractions to honor St. Patrick’s Day. Green River

March 6, 2024 No Comments

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JazzArts Academy is cultivating a young music community in Charlotte, and teaching valuable life skills for students

JazzArts Academy is cultivating a young music community in Charlotte, and teaching valuable life skills for students Charlotte, North Carolina – Numerous studies over the years have shown that learning to play an instrument at an early age can positively impact academic attainment, memory, and attention skills. And while that would be sufficient reasoning for schools to fund their music programs, most budgets are still being cut. Since 2011,

March 4, 2024 No Comments

Civil Rights Activists' Children Gathering

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Second Generation of Civil Rights Icons Come to Charlotte

Second Generation of Civil Rights Icons Come to Charlotte Young said she came with a message. CHARLOTTE, N.C. – It was a special night at the Charlotte Convention Center as the second generation of civil rights legends participated in a panel discussion at Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Southern Regional Convention. The children of Ambassador Andrew Young, Congressman John Lewis, and CT Vivian inspired and motivated the audience. The Title

March 4, 2024 No Comments

Frustrated city residents with inaccessible website

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City Residents Face Website Access Disruption

City Experiences Disruption in Accessing Website Residents of a city in the United States are reporting difficulties in accessing a popular website for local news and entertainment. Users attempting to visit the website are met with an error message stating, “This website is unavailable in your location.” The issue has left many residents frustrated and seeking answers as to why they are unable to access the site. Technical Difficulties or

March 4, 2024 No Comments

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