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Students planting pollinator garden
Events/What's Happening

Educating the Environmental Leaders of Tomorrow in Charlotte

Educating the Environmental Leaders of Tomorrow in Charlotte The City of Charlotte Partners with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to Educate Students About Pollinators The City of Charlotte recently collaborated with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) on two innovative projects aimed at educating students and enhancing neighborhood beautification. Second graders had the opportunity to visit the Landscape Management division’s office building on Tuckaseegee Road for an interactive field trip on pollination. Following this, Landscape Management,

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Youth crime prevention program
Business News

Group asks Meck. County leaders for $2+ million to prevent youth crime

Group asks Meck. County leaders for $2+ million to prevent youth crime CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – On Tuesday night, the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council asked Mecklenburg County commissioners for more than $2 million to continue with programs aimed at keeping kids away from crime. The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council is in charge of programs designed to prevent juvenile delinquency. The Budget Request One of the programs the council oversees is

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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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Firefighter recruitment in Charlotte
Community

City of Charlotte Opens Applications for Fire Recruit Program

City of Charlotte Opens Applications for Fire Recruit Program By HERE News The City of Charlotte is now accepting applications for its firefighter recruit program, offering individuals the opportunity to start a rewarding career in the fire service. The application period will remain open until April 10, 2024. Benefits and Training Selected candidates will be paid full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package provided by the City of Charlotte from

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Parkinson's patient boxing training
Events/What's Happening

Rock Steady Boxing Program Helps Charlotteans with Parkinson’s Disease

Rock Steady Boxing Program Helps Charlotteans with Parkinson’s Disease CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Rock Steady Boxing at Charlotte gym, Just Workout, aims to help manage the effects of Parkinson’s Disease. Rising’s Rachael Maurer met some of the program’s trainers to learn how this works and why it is so important. How Rock Steady Boxing Program is Making a Difference The Rock Steady Boxing program in Charlotte is offering a unique approach

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Women managing city landscaping
Events/What's Happening

Celebrating Women in Charlotte’s Landscape Industry

Meet the Women Behind Charlotte’s Landscape Published on March 14, 2024 By Kayla Chadwick-Schultz The City of Charlotte’s Landscape Management Division The first thing I noticed after parking outside of the City of Charlotte’s Landscape Management offices off Tuckaseegee Road was the landscaping. Seems obvious, I know, but there was something so unique about it. It was creative and bright and diverse. I found myself wanting to learn more, but

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"Preschool closed sign, empty playground"
Breaking News

State Shuts Down Local Preschool After Parents Complain

State Shuts Down Local Preschool After Parents Complain A local preschool in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been shut down by the NC Department of Health and Human Services due to what they deemed as necessary “emergency action.” Midwood Learning Academy, located on Central Avenue, was ordered to inform parents of all enrolled children that the business would be closed immediately. Allegations of Misconduct According to reports, one parent took to

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UPS facility in Rock Hill
Business News

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

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Chaotic Unlawful Protest Scene
Breaking News

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

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Woman waiting for justice.
Breaking News

CHARLOTTE: Woman Waiting for Justice Months After Being Shot in Car

CHARLOTTE: Woman Waiting for Justice Months After Being Shot in Car ‘Sat there, waited to see my reaction’: Woman waiting for justice months after being shot in car By HERE News February 18, 2024 Overview A Charlotte woman, Angela Smith, is still waiting for justice months after a terrifying incident where she was shot in her car. The shooting took place at one of the busiest intersections in the Queen

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