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Rock Hill Welcomes UPS with New Facility

Rock Hill Welcomes UPS with New Facility Shipping Giant UPS to open Rock Hill facility By HERE News ROCK HILL, S.C. — Shipping giant UPS Inc. has leased most of a recently completed industrial building in Rock Hill. UPS confirmed to the Charlotte Business Journal this week that it signed on for approximately 175,000 square feet at 1533 Galleria Blvd. UPS Leases 175,000 Square Feet The 231,000-square-foot industrial building was

February 26, 2024 No Comments

Business News

Charlotte Center City Partners Promoting Black-Owned Businesses in Uptown

Charlotte Center City Partners Promoting Black-Owned Businesses in Uptown Charlotte is home to many Black-owned businesses, with several located right in the heart of Uptown. And while it’s always a good time to support Black businesses, Black History Month is a time to celebrate them with even more intention. From clothing stores to cafes, here are a few Black-owned businesses to support this month in Uptown: My Story Cafe My

February 21, 2024 No Comments

Charity

9 Places to Donate Kid’s Items in Charlotte

9 Places to Donate Kid’s Items in Charlotte Where your gently used items can do good February 20, 2024 Amanda Howard Assistance League of Charlotte What they take: Toys, clothes, accessories, shoes, books, baby items. What they cannot take: Furniture, appliances, rugs, TVs, car seats. How it helps: The all-volunteer organization operates a thrift store where the proceeds fund their philanthropic programs that feed, clothe, mentor and educate children and

February 21, 2024 No Comments

Charity

Charlotte’s Nova Literary-Arts Magazine Shines Bright in the City’s Art Scene

Charlotte’s Nova Literary-Arts Magazine Shines Bright in the City’s Art Scene Redefining Art and Literature in the Queen City Charlotte, North Carolina, is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, and one shining star that continues to illuminate the city’s creative landscape is Nova Literary-Arts Magazine. Celebrating its 54th year, Nova is a curation of poems, short stories, and artwork that has garnered national recognition and become a proud

February 21, 2024 No Comments

Breaking News

Changes coming to deadly road in Lower South End

Charlotte: Changes coming to deadly road in Lower South End Changes are coming to a deadly stretch of road in Charlotte’s Lower South End. People who live nearby worry that the area is growing too fast to keep up with the upcoming safety improvements. Impaired driver confesses to hitting, killing woman in Lower South End The area on South Tryon Street near Clanton Road is particularly dangerous for pedestrians.

February 21, 2024 No Comments

Breaking News

RAPE SUSPECT DENIED BOND; DETAILS REVEALED IN COURT APPEARANCE

CHARLOTTE Rape suspect denied bond; details about case revealed in first court appearance New details have been revealed after a rape suspect was denied bond Monday for a case out of east Charlotte. Channel 9’s Hunter Sáenz was the only reporter in the courtroom when Julio Gomez-Avila faced a judge for the first time. Suspect Denied Bond In a court appearance on Monday, Judge Cecilia Oseguera stated that Julio Gomez-Avila

February 20, 2024 No Comments

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Charlotte, N.C. – Apartment complex removes dead trees next to homeowner’s property after inquiries

Charlotte, N.C. – CLT apartment complex removes dead trees next to homeowner’s property after WBTV asks questions A Charlotte homeowner contacted WBTV after months of failed attempts to have trees adjacent to his property removed by a neighboring apartment complex. Tyler Berger and his wife contacted Beacon Hill Apartments in the fall of 2022 about two trees on the other side of their fence after an arborist told them they

February 20, 2024 No Comments

Breaking News

Is Charlotte’s East Side Rising?

Is Charlotte’s East Side Rising? CharlotteEAST finds opportunities for growth and (just enough) change, with help from west side friends If someone gripes that Charlotte lacks character, here’s a wager: They don’t live on the east side. I’m a biased east-sider, sure, but to me, this is the heart of the city. It’s Charlotte’s most diverse area, with about a quarter of our neighbors born abroad—just listen to the

February 20, 2024 No Comments

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Charlotte, N.C.: 8 Arrested, Dozens Pepper Sprayed In Unlawful Protest

Charlotte, N.C.: 8 Arrested, Dozens Pepper Sprayed In Unlawful Protest Unlawful Protest Leads to Arrests and Injuries Eight people were arrested and dozens were pepper sprayed during an unlawful protest that took place on Saturday in Charlotte, N.C. The protest, which initially started on private property, spilled out onto Monroe Road and lasted approximately 10 hours. The demonstration was sparked by conflicting views on the leadership of the small eastern

February 20, 2024 No Comments

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Community

LGBTQ+ Democrats Announce Results of Mecklenburg County Commission Scorecard

Charlotte, NC – The Mecklenburg County chapter of LGBTQ+ NC Democrats recently disclosed the outcomes of its county commission scorecard, evaluating candidates based on their responses to a questionnaire concerning issues affecting the local queer community. Six candidates – Arthur Griffin, Jr., Leigh Altman, Yvette Townsend-Ingram, Mark Jerrell, Laura Meier, and Susan Rodriguez-McDowell – garnered excellent scores for their responses, demonstrating their dedication to LGBTQ+ inclusivity and support. Promoting Inclusive

February 20, 2024 No Comments

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