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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

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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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City of Charlotte to Host Career Exploration and Hiring Events

“`html City of Charlotte to Host Career Exploration and Hiring Events CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Feb. 28, 2024) – The City of Charlotte will be hosting two upcoming events on Feb. 29 and March 7 at Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont for job seekers to learn about city careers and to apply for available positions. Opportunities for Job Seekers “With an 8,000-plus workforce, the City of Charlotte has career opportunities for

March 1, 2024 No Comments

Charlotte's Black-owned businesses collage

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City of Charlotte Celebrates Black History Month: Local Recommendations to Support Black-Owned Businesses

City of Charlotte Celebrates Black History Month: Local Recommendations to Support Black-Owned Businesses Introduction Throughout Black History Month, the city of Charlotte has been highlighting opportunities to support Black-owned businesses and organizations across the Queen City. Instead of creating their own list of recommendations, local Black influencers were consulted to provide their suggestions on where to eat, drink, shop, and support. Here are some of the top picks shared by

February 27, 2024 No Comments

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Charlotte LGBTQ Victory Fund to hold training in Charlotte

Charlotte LGBTQ Victory Fund to hold training in Charlotte The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute is bringing its signature Candidate & Campaign Training to Charlotte April 11-14 as part of its efforts to train a diverse pipeline of LGBTQ+ leaders to run for office and win. Immersive Education for 2024 Election Understanding how to develop a winning strategy that uses campaign tools effectively is what leads a campaign to victory. The Victory

February 26, 2024 No Comments

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Full lineup announced for Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Uptown Charlotte

Full lineup announced for Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Uptown Charlotte CHARLOTTE — Organizers have announced the full artist lineup for the Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Uptown Charlotte. Thirteen artists spanning multiple genres and generations will be joining the previously announced headliners. Headliners and Additional Artists The lineup for the Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Uptown Charlotte is packed with talent across various genres. The headliners include The Avett

February 26, 2024 No Comments

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