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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Dine Out For Kids returns for 25th year of helping students at Title 1 schools

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Dine Out For Kids returns for 25th year of helping students at Title 1 schools For the 25th year, dining out at any one of 60 restaurants in the Charlotte area will raise money for Title 1 schools. The annual Dine Out For Kids event takes place June 18. Participating restaurants will donate a portion of their sales to Communities in Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, which helps

June 20, 2024 No Comments

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National League of Cities Centennial Roadshow to Stop in Charlotte

National League of Cities Centennial Roadshow to Stop in Charlotte Published on June 18, 2024 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 18, 2024) – The National League of Cities (NLC), the voice for America’s municipalities for the past century, will make a stop in Charlotte on Wednesday, June 19 as part of its 100th anniversary celebration roadshow. Over the past 100 years, the NLC has been a steadfast advocate for cities and their

June 20, 2024 No Comments

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Charlotte Street Art Collaborative: Bringing Color and Community Together

Charlotte Street Art Collaborative: Bringing Color and Community Together Introduction Charlotte, known for its vibrant arts scene, is home to the Charlotte Street Art Collaborative, a community-driven initiative that aims to bring color and healing to the city through art. Founded by Kathleen Finch, the collaborative offers a platform for artists to showcase their work and for the community to come together in a creative and inspiring environment. Art for

June 20, 2024 No Comments

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Auction to Sell Late Robert Bush’s Art Collection for Charlotte’s Arts & Science Council

Grief, gratitude and an online auction to benefit Charlotte’s Arts & Science Council For months, former ASC President Krista Terrell has been helping to organize a public auction to sell the extensive art collection once owned by the late Robert Bush, her friend, mentor, and former boss. By Glenn H. Burkins Former ASC President Krista Terrell has helped organize a public auction to sell the extensive art collection once owned

June 20, 2024 No Comments

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Charlotte Hosts 4th Annual Pink Cupcake Walk at Truist Field

Charlotte Hosts 4th Annual Pink Cupcake Walk at Truist Field Charlotte, N.C. – Registration is now open for the highly anticipated fourth Annual Pink Cupcake Walk & Breast Cancer Lap. The event, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 5th from 7:30-11 a.m. at Truist Field in Uptown Charlotte, promises to be a memorable day filled with love, support, and celebration. A Sweet Celebration of Survivorship “The Pink

June 20, 2024 No Comments

Charlotte skyline with internet error message

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Charlotte: Website Unavailable in Your Location

Charlotte: Website Unavailable in Your Location Internet Restriction Notice Residents of Charlotte, North Carolina, may have encountered a frustrating issue when attempting to access certain websites recently. A message reading “This website is unavailable in your location” has been appearing for users in the area, preventing them from accessing the desired content. Potential Causes While the exact reason for this internet restriction is not specified in the error message, there

June 20, 2024 No Comments

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Cool off this summer with The Social Cow in Charlotte, N.C.

Charlotte, N.C. – Cool off this summer with The Social Cow The Social Cow: Bringing Back Nostalgic Memories Growing up, many of us have fond memories of chasing after the ice cream truck as it rolled down the street, playing its classic tunes. The excitement of choosing our favorite character-shaped ice cream or indulging in a gourmet pop is a cherished part of our childhood. Now, thanks to The Social

June 19, 2024 No Comments

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Charlotte News: North Carolina Budget Talks Stalled Over $1B Surplus Allocation

Charlotte North Carolina Budget Talks Stalled Over $1B Surplus Allocation North Carolina is facing a budgetary stalemate as legislators struggle to reach a consensus on how to allocate a $1 billion surplus. The surplus, a result of increased tax revenues and federal funding, has sparked debates among lawmakers on key spending priorities. Proposed Bank of America Stadium Funding Under Scrutiny The Charlotte City Council is set to hold a public

June 18, 2024 No Comments

"Multiracial teenagers' brotherhood ceremony"

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Brotherhood uplifting young men of color

Brotherhood uplifting young men of color Charlotte, N.C. – A North Carolina foundation is inspiring young men of color as they overcome challenges prevalent in our society today. The Thornhill Rites of Passage Foundation was founded in 2016 by Wayne L. Thornhill and Michelle Thornhill. The couple’s sons motivated them to launch the foundation as a way to keep them safer during any interactions with law enforcement agencies. Over time,

June 17, 2024 No Comments

"Teachers entering affordable housing village"

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Charlotte City Allocates $1 Million for Affordable Housing for Teachers

Charlotte City Allocates $1 Million for Affordable Housing for Teachers The City of Charlotte is earmarking $1 million to support a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools initiative to provide affordable housing for teachers. The project, known as Teacher Village, aims to attract and retain teachers in the district by offering affordable housing options. Support for Teachers Board of Education Member for District 1, Melissa Easley, stated that the goal of Teacher Village is

June 13, 2024 No Comments

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