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Off-duty officer confronting shoplifter
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Shoplifting suspect shot, killed by off-duty officer at Charlotte apartments

Shoplifting suspect shot, killed by off-duty officer at Charlotte apartments The Pineville Police Department says the suspect and police officer were in a “physical altercation” before shots were fired. A shoplifting suspect was shot and killed by an off-duty Pineville police officer who was working security on Tuesday afternoon, investigators said. Pineville Police were called to a Food Lion on Johnston Road around 3 p.m. for shoplifting. An off-duty officer

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Charlotte home buying assistance
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Programs available to help Charlotte-area residents become homeowners

Programs available to help Charlotte-area residents become homeowners CHARLOTTE, N.C. – For many renters preparing to buy their first home in Charlotte, there are opportunities to get some financial help that many may not be aware of. Assistance programs in the Charlotte area can help with down payments, eliminate down payments, or find cheaper, foreclosed homes. House Charlotte Prospective homebuyers could be eligible for up to $30,000 toward a down

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Renovated hotel for affordable housing
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Renovated hotel to provide housing for more than 100 Charlotte families

Renovated hotel to provide housing for more than 100 Charlotte families CHARLOTTE, N.C. – An affordable housing project months in the making will soon open its doors to residents. Nonprofit group Heal Charlotte will cut the ribbon on the building, formerly the Baymont Inn along the Sugar Creek Corridor near I-85. It has been renovated and will provide families with an affordable place to live. Background The project started in

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City Council discussing homelessness
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Charlotte City Council Faces Pushback on A Home for All Plan

Charlotte City Council Faces Pushback on “A Home for All” Plan Charlotte City Council recently faced pushback on its “A Home for All” initiative, which aims to address homelessness and housing insecurity in the city. During a recent meeting, council members expressed concerns about feeling left out of the decision-making process and questioned the role of the United Way of Greater Charlotte in the initiative. Public Forum Highlights During the

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City council voting on urban development plan
Community

Charlotte City Council to Vote on Ballantyne Development Plan

Charlotte City Council to Vote on Ballantyne Development Plan Charlotte, NC – April 15, 2024 The Charlotte City Council is gearing up for a pivotal vote on the proposed development plan for Ballantyne, a prominent neighborhood in the city. The plan has stirred up a mix of excitement and concern among residents and local officials. Background The Ballantyne development plan aims to transform the area into a vibrant mixed-use community

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Boat safety equipment checklist.
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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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Old Duke Energy Building Transformation
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Taxpayer subsidy for new uptown apartments? Mecklenburg County Commissioners blast proposal

Charlotte Taxpayer subsidy for new uptown apartments? Mecklenburg County Commissioners blast proposal A Charlotte developer’s request for public money to help convert the old Duke Energy headquarters in uptown into apartments received a cold reception from Mecklenburg County Commissioners last week, leaving the future of the project uncertain. The building on Church Street exemplifies a growing problem uptown: Older, outdated office buildings that find it harder than ever to attract

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Black women sharing stories
Community

Local Magazine Working To Share Black Women’s Stories

Local Magazine Working To Share Black Women’s Stories CHARLOTTE, NC — Flipping through the pages of Sistories you’ll find many different stories. “Each of the issues is rooted in some famous black woman writer or author,” Ashley Nickens said. Founder Ashley Nickens created the award winning publication as a way to share the stories of black women on a platform exclusively for them. ” We open and curate space for

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Cinema

First ever Charlotte Latino Film Festival coming to the QC this week

First ever Charlotte Latino Film Festival coming to the QC this week By WBTV Web Staff CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) – Would you like to explore the vibrant Latin American culture through the lens of up-and-coming Latino filmmakers and actors? If so, read on. Giovanna Torres, the executive director of Cine Casual and Co-Founder of the Charlotte Latino Film Festival, joined us in the studio today to give us the

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Repairing burst water pipe
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Charlotte Crews Work to Repair Burst Water Pipe in Cotswold Neighborhood

Charlotte Crews Work to Repair Burst Water Pipe in Cotswold Neighborhood By HERE News CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Crews have been working tirelessly on a burst water pipe in the Cotswold neighborhood of southeast Charlotte for more than 12 hours. The issue, initially reported by Charlotte Water around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, was expected to take two to four hours to repair. However, as of Monday morning, repairs were still ongoing, with

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