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Book Crawl at Indie Bookstore
Events/What's Happening

Gastonia, Gaston County stores part of Greater Charlotte Book Crawl

Gastonia, Gaston County stores part of Greater Charlotte Book Crawl Two Gaston County indie bookstores are participating in the Greater Charlotte Book Crawl By HERE News Two Gaston County indie bookstores are participating in the Greater Charlotte Book Crawl, an annual event in which participants can win prizes for visiting 19 independent bookstores in the greater Charlotte area. The book crawl began April 1 and will continue until April 30.

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Construction merger concept art.
Business News

Charlotte Construction Company Potentially Sold to Japanese Conglomerate

Charlotte Construction Company Potentially Sold to Japanese Conglomerate Well-known Charlotte construction company potentially sold to Japanese conglomerate | WFAE 90.7 – Charlotte’s NPR News Source Charlotte, NC: Has one of Charlotte’s biggest and most well-known construction companies been sold to a Japanese conglomerate? That appears to be the case with Rodgers Builders, whose work includes BB&T Ballpark and the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. For more, we turn now to

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Boat safety equipment checklist.
Business News

New Regulations for Boat Rentals on Lake Norman

New Regulations for Boat Rentals on Lake Norman April 10, 2024 Charlotte, N.C. – The birds are chirping, the trees are blooming, and soon the boats will be humming on Lake Norman. Some things never change in the Carolinas, but this year, the rules and regulations regarding boat rentals will. “It’s something that we hope makes for a safer summer,” Jarid Church, a sergeant with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office,

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Radio station mourning loss
Breaking News

Daughter Of Local Radio Host Dies From Blood Clot

Daughter Of Local Radio Host Dies From Blood Clot Charlotte, N.C. – The daughter of local radio host Bo Thompson has tragically passed away at the age of 20. Janey Thompson, a sophomore majoring in biophysics at Wake Forest University, succumbed to complications from a blood clot on Tuesday evening. Bo Thompson co-hosts Good Morning BT with Beth Troutman on WBT Radio, and the station released a statement expressing their

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Protesters debating abortion rights
Breaking News

One day after Arizona abortion ban, Charlotte-area Democrats press Republicans on abortion rights

One day after Arizona abortion ban, Charlotte-area Democrats press Republicans on abortion rights Charlotte, NC – April 10, 2024 Democratic officials held a news conference Wednesday in Charlotte to talk about abortion rights — an issue they believe will be critical in November. President Joe Biden’s campaign organized the event a day after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a long-dormant, pre-Civil War law that bans almost all abortions to go

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Pregnant stingray ultrasound capture
Business News

Charlotte’s Pregnancy Captivates Global Attention

Charlotte seems fine as due date draws closer Hendersonville, a city known for its quaint charm and natural beauty, has recently captured the attention of people around the world due to the fascinating story of Charlotte, the pregnant stingray residing at the Aquarium and Shark Lab by Team Ecco. Patience is key As Charlotte’s due date draws closer, marine scientists and fans alike are eagerly awaiting the arrival of her

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Frustrated person facing geo-blocking message
Events/What's Happening

Website Unavailable in Your Location

Charlotte: Website Unavailable in Your Location Residents of Charlotte were left frustrated and confused today as they tried to access a popular website, only to be met with an error message stating, “This website is unavailable in your location.” Technical Difficulties or Geo-Blocking? The website in question, which offers a wide range of entertainment, news, and community information, appeared to be inaccessible to users in the Charlotte area. While some

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Charlotte skyline at night.
Business News

Charlotte Entertainment Website Unavailable to International Visitors

Charlotte Entertainment Website Unavailable to International Visitors Charlotte, North Carolina – Visitors from outside the United States are currently unable to access the popular entertainment website, WSOC TV Living. The website, known for its coverage of holiday events, neighborhood happenings, community news, and television and arts reviews, has restricted access to international users with an error message indicating that the site is unavailable in their location. Error Message International visitors

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Workforce training program concept
Business News

Charlotte City Council Approves $3.6 Million In Grant Funds To Boost Workforce Development

Charlotte City Council Approves $3.6 Million In Grant Funds To Boost Workforce Development In a unanimous vote, city council approved $3.6 million in grant funds aimed at supporting workforce development initiatives. This decision marks a sizable investment in the city’s future and underscores a commitment to empowering its residents and businesses. Mayor’s Announcement “We are thrilled to announce the approval of these substantial grant funds for workforce development,” said Mayor

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Police arresting stunt driver
Breaking News

Man Arrested In Street Takeover in Charlotte

Man Arrested In Street Takeover in Charlotte CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A man was arrested in a street takeover on Sunday, April 7th, according to a news release. Arrest and Identity of the Suspect Police apprehended 30-year-old Joseph Didonato for his participation in the takeover. Didonato was released on bond later the same day. No further details have been provided at this time. Street Takeover A street takeover is an illegal

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