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Family in Fear

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Gun Violence Continues to Plague Family in Charlotte, Leaving Them in Fear and Uncertainty

Gun Violence Strikes Family in Charlotte Yet Again Charlotte, North Carolina—In a heart-wrenching turn of events this past week, the family of a two-year-old girl wounded in a shooting has found themselves on edge once more as their apartment was attacked for the third time in less than a month. The girl’s aunt, who has been caring for her niece, is grappling with the ongoing trauma and uncertainty that has

September 18, 2024 No Comments

Voting Ballots Disarray

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Mecklenburg County Faces $25,000 Financial Blow Due to Ballot Changes

Mecklenburg County Faces Financial Hit with Ballot Changes Charlotte, North Carolina — In a surprising twist, Mecklenburg County is set to incur a hefty bill of approximately $25,000 due to the recent decision regarding ballots containing the name of former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This comes after the state’s conservative-majority Supreme Court ruled that the State Board of Elections must remove Kennedy’s name from all ballots, leading to

September 18, 2024 No Comments

Community Celebration Vibes

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Charlotte Celebrates Black Culture with Free Festival: A Vibe Called Fresh – Westside Symphony on September 21st

Charlotte Gears Up for a Vibrant Celebration: A Vibe Called Fresh – Westside Symphony! Oh, Charlotte! Are you ready for an unforgettable day filled with rhythm, creativity, and community spirit? Mark your calendars for September 21st, because something truly special is coming your way! We’re welcoming A Vibe Called Fresh: Westside Symphony, an exhilarating event that promises to be a heartwarming celebration of Charlotte’s rich black culture. What’s the Buzz

September 18, 2024 No Comments

Community Safety Awareness

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Robbery at Family Dollar in East Charlotte Leaves Community on Edge

Robbery at Family Dollar in East Charlotte Leaves Community on Edge Charlotte, N.C. – On the night of Friday, September 13, a brazen robbery at a Family Dollar store in east Charlotte put both employees and customers in a state of shock. The incident took place shortly before 10 p.m. at the store located in the 5200 block of N. Sharon Amity Road, a neighborhood that typically enjoys a sense

September 18, 2024 No Comments

Michelin Key Hotels

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North Carolina Hotels Awarded Michelin Keys Boosting Tourism and Hospitality Industry

North Carolina Hotels Shine with Michelin Keys Have you heard the exciting news coming out of North Carolina? It’s a big deal for our beautiful state as not one, but five hotels have just been awarded **Michelin Keys**, a prestigious recognition in the hospitality industry. This accolade is akin to the world-famous Michelin Stars given to exceptional restaurants, and it highlights the very best places for travelers to stay. It

September 18, 2024 No Comments

Community Housing Initiative

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Charlotte’s Path to Affordable Housing Brightens with New Project

Charlotte’s Path to Affordable Housing Brightens with New Project In the heart of Charlotte, a promising initiative that aims to tackle the ongoing affordable housing crisis is in the works. This project brings together the Newell Presbyterian Church and the nonprofit developer DreamKey Partners to transform unused church property into home sweet homes for families in need. A Step Closer to Reality On Monday, city officials gathered for a rezonings

September 18, 2024 No Comments

Future Transportation Solutions

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Charlotte’s Transportation Future at Stake with Proposed Sales Tax Increase for Critical Projects

Charlotte’s Transportation Future: A Proposed Sales Tax Increase Big changes could be coming to Charlotte and the surrounding areas, as county leaders have taken a significant step towards improving transportation in the region. On Tuesday, Mecklenburg County commissioners rolled up their sleeves and voted on a sales tax increase proposal aimed at funding crucial transportation projects. The county board voted 6-3 in favor of a resolution to ask the state’s

September 18, 2024 No Comments

Summer Concert Vibes

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Hootie & The Blowfish Set to Ignite Hartford with Summer Concert Extravaganza

Hootie & The Blowfish Rock Hartford: A Summer Send-Off! Hartford, Connecticut, has been buzzing with excitement as fans anticipate the dazzling Hootie & the Blowfish concert at PNC Music Pavilion this Wednesday. Part of their lively “Summer Camp With Trucks” tour, this performance promises a perfect blend of nostalgia and high-energy fun that is sure to get everyone singing along. It’s the ideal way to squeeze in those last sweet

September 17, 2024 No Comments

Creative Zine Celebration

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Charlotte Prepares for the 2024 Queen City Zine Fest Celebrating Creativity and Inclusion

Charlotte Gears Up for the 2024 Queen City Zine Fest Charlotte is buzzing with excitement as it prepares for one of the most vibrant celebrations of creativity in the Carolinas—the Queen City Zine Fest (QCZF)! Mark your calendars for September 28, 2024, when this beloved biannual event will take place as part of the Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF). It’s a fantastic opportunity for anyone who loves art, comic creations,

September 17, 2024 No Comments

Flooded Road Rescue

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Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Disruptions in North Charlotte

Heavy Rains Affect North Charlotte Residents CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Late Monday night, a dramatic scene unfolded in north Charlotte as a woman found herself stranded in her vehicle on a flooded roadway. The incident took place on Boxmeer Drive, which is just off Statesville Road, close to I-85. Shortly before midnight, the woman drove into what turned out to be a flooded area, making her car sit helplessly in the

September 17, 2024 No Comments