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"Outdoor concert scene illuminated"
Community

Charlotte Celebrates Landmark Moment with Hozier and Allison Russell

Charlotte Celebrates Landmark Moment with Hozier and Allison Russell Outdoor Concert Season Kicks Off with a Bang at PNC Music Pavilion By: HERE News April 25, 2024 Outdoor concert season in Charlotte got off to a rousing start Tuesday night as Irish folk/soul artist Andrew Hozier-Byrne, known simply as Hozier, graced the stage at PNC Music Pavilion for the third stop on his Unreal Unearth Tour. With clear skies and

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Mapping extreme urban heat
Breaking News

How hot? Initiative measures, maps extreme temps, risk

How hot? Initiative measures, maps extreme temps, risk Charlotte is one of 14 cities selected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to identify areas where people are most at risk during extreme heat waves, the top weather-related cause of death in the United States over the last three decades. Low-income communities in Sunbelt cities like Charlotte are typically most vulnerable to heat-related health emergencies. How hot are Charlotte’s heat

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Virtual restaurant award celebration
Culinary

Charlotte’s Top Restaurants Honored at 2024 BOB Awards Party

Charlotte’s Top Restaurants Honored at 2024 BOB Awards Party Charlotte, NC – The city of Charlotte was buzzing with excitement as the 25th-anniversary edition of the Best of the Best (BOB) Awards Party took place on Thursday, May 30. This year, the celebration was hosted online, embracing a Y2K theme to commemorate the BOBs’ birth year of 1999. A Night of Recognition and Celebration The virtual event showcased the finest

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Highway construction costs rising
Business News

Charlotte: The cost of widening I-77 south of uptown Charlotte keeps rising

Charlotte: The cost of widening I-77 south of uptown Charlotte keeps rising By HERE News The cost of widening I-77 south of uptown Charlotte keeps rising A massive project to rebuild and widen Interstate 77 between uptown and South Carolina is becoming even more expensive — perhaps making it more likely the state will turn to a private developer to build and manage it. Challenges in Widening I-77 The N.C.

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Summer festival in Charlotte
Community

Local festival hopes to be the kickoff to summer in Charlotte

Local festival hopes to be the ‘kickoff’ to summer in Charlotte A celebration of culture and community is coming to Charlotte on April 27 at the Got Soul: Savor the Culture festival. The festival, put on by the South Charlotte Jack & Jill chapter, aims to bring the community together for a day of fun and entertainment. Community Focus Jack & Jill is a membership-only organization dedicated to “strengthening future

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Car dealership success celebration.
Automotive

Charlotte, N.C.: Sonic Automotive Reports Strong Q1 Earnings

Charlotte, N.C.: Sonic Automotive Reports Strong Q1 Earnings Charlotte, N.C. based company, Sonic Automotive Inc. (SAH), has released its first-quarter earnings report, showcasing impressive financial results. Financial Highlights The company reported a net income of $42 million for the first quarter, translating to $1.20 per share. Even after adjusting for one-time gains and costs, Sonic Automotive’s earnings stood strong at $1.36 per share, surpassing the expectations of Wall Street analysts.

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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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Charlotte city department building
Community

City of Charlotte Launches New Department to Support Residents and Neighborhoods

City of Charlotte Opens New Department to Support Residents and Neighborhoods The City of Charlotte has recently established a new department dedicated to providing support for residents and neighborhoods. The department, called Housing & Neighborhood Services, is led by Rebecca Hefner, who brings a wealth of experience to her role as director. With a background in various city departments and a passion for community engagement, Hefner is excited to lead

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Charlotte website block reaction
Business News

TV Entertainment Website Blocked in Charlotte

Charlotte TV Entertainment Website Blocked in Charlotte In a surprising turn of events, residents of Charlotte have reported being unable to access a popular TV entertainment website in the city. The website in question, known for its wide range of entertainment news, local events coverage, and sports updates, has been blocked from being viewed within Charlotte’s limits. Technical Difficulties or Deliberate Blocking? Many users initially thought that the inability to

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Renovated hotel for affordable housing
Breaking News

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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