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"Girls studying together in STEM"
Events/What's Happening

Charlotte Welcomes All-Girls STEM Academy

  Charlotte Welcomes All-Girls STEM Academy All-Girls STEM Academy Coming Soon to Charlotte GO BIG Charlotte, an all-girls tuition-free STEM academy, is coming to the Queen City in time for the 2024-25 academic year. Empowering Young Girls in STEM Meet Dr. Crystal Howe, founder of GO BIG Charlotte, an all-girls tuition-free STEM academy coming to the Queen City in time for the 2024-25 academic year. “[It stands for] Great Opportunities

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Geographic website restrictions concept.
Business News

Charlotte Residents Facing Website Accessibility Issue

Charlotte Website Unavailable in Your Location Residents in Charlotte have been facing difficulties accessing certain websites due to restrictions based on geographic location. One such website that has been inaccessible to users in the city is WSOC TV, a popular source for news, entertainment, and community events. Access Denied When attempting to visit the WSOC TV website, users in Charlotte are met with an error message stating, “This website is

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Holiday tree lighting event.
Business News

Charlotte City Celebrates Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony

Charlotte City Celebrates Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony Residents of Charlotte, North Carolina, came together last night to kick off the holiday season with the city’s annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony. The event, which took place in the heart of downtown Charlotte, drew a large crowd of families and visitors who gathered to witness the spectacular lighting of the city’s Christmas tree. A Festive Evening The Holiday Lighting Ceremony began at 6

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Monkeypox virus awareness campaign
Breaking News

Officials: Monkeypox cases, exposures rising in Meck Co.

Officials: Monkeypox cases, exposures rising in Meck Co. Charlotte, N.C. (HERE News) – Monkeypox cases and exposures are rising in Mecklenburg County, according to the health department. Health leaders report the virus has “risen steadily in the region” since the beginning of 2024. Ten cases were reported among county residents in February, up from six in January. Nearly 120 residents, including children, were potentially exposed to those 16 confirmed cases,

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"Two Candidates, Political Showdown"
Art

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

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Charlotte commuter amidst rainfall
Breaking News

Heavy Rain Causing a Wet Morning Commute in Charlotte

Heavy Rain Causing a Wet Morning Commute in Charlotte Charlotte residents woke up to a wet and dreary morning today as heavy rain moved into the area, causing a potentially challenging commute for many. The rain, part of the first of two rounds expected this week, is set to continue throughout the day, making for a damp and gloomy Wednesday. Weather Forecast The forecast for today calls for cloudy skies

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Charlotte holiday festivities preparation
Breaking News

Charlotte News: City Residents Excited for Annual Holiday Festivities

Charlotte News: City Residents Excited for Annual Holiday Festivities Local Community Gears Up for Annual Holiday Celebrations As the holiday season approaches, residents of Charlotte are eagerly preparing for the annual holiday festivities that bring a sense of joy and cheer to the city. From dazzling light displays to festive events, there is no shortage of activities to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Light Displays and Decorations Brighten Up

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Community

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

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Woman exiting prison gates
Breaking News

Charlotte Woman Charged with Murder Released from Jail Less Than 2 Weeks Ago

  Charlotte Woman Charged with Murder Released from Jail Less Than 2 Weeks Ago CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A woman accused of stabbing another woman to death in uptown Charlotte on Monday morning has had several run-ins with the law and was recently released from jail, records show. Suspect and Charges Jessica Robinson is charged with first-degree murder and is being held in the Mecklenburg County jail without bond. She is

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Leaders discussing online meeting security
Breaking News

Matthews Leaders to Consider Changes after Hateful ‘Zoom-bombing’ Incident

Matthews Leaders to Consider Changes after Hateful ‘Zoom-bombing’ Incident MATTHEWS, N.C. (HERE News) – Matthews town commissioners will hold a special meeting Tuesday evening to discuss how to handle public comments moving forward. The gathering comes one week after at least one person “Zoom-bombed” a meeting last week, calling in with fake names and spewing hateful comments. Background The issue with the situation deals with peoples’ right to speak freely

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