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Police arresting stunt driver
Breaking News

Man Arrested In Street Takeover in Charlotte

Man Arrested In Street Takeover in Charlotte CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A man was arrested in a street takeover on Sunday, April 7th, according to a news release. Arrest and Identity of the Suspect Police apprehended 30-year-old Joseph Didonato for his participation in the takeover. Didonato was released on bond later the same day. No further details have been provided at this time. Street Takeover A street takeover is an illegal

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Black librarian filming documentary
Cinema

The Untold Story of a Local Librarian’s Highly Anticipated Documentary

The Story Behind a Local Librarian’s Highly Anticipated Documentary City of Charlotte – Home – Logo Published on April 09, 2024 By Kayla Chadwick-Schultz Introduction “Are you a librarian?” It’s a seemingly innocent question, probably asked by someone who just wants to know more about your profession, right? Well, not for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Digital Production Librarian and Archivist Rodney Freeman. In his experience, that question

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Students at Disney Leadership Summit
Community

Charlotte High School Students Learn How to Make Dreams Happen

Charlotte High School Students Learn How to Make Dreams Happen Three Charlotte Students Attend Prestigious Leadership Summit Three high school students from Charlotte recently had the privilege of attending the prestigious Disney Dreamers Academy leadership summit in Florida. The event, held at Walt Disney World, brought together exceptional teens from all over the country to learn, connect, and grow their leadership skills over a four-day period. The Application Process The

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Memorial outside apartment building
Breaking News

Bodies of Charlotte mom, young kids found in her apartment & suspect’s vehicle, affidavit says

Bodies of Charlotte mom, young kids found in her apartment & suspect’s vehicle, affidavit says Charlotte, NC – Bodies discovered in apartment and vehicle The man charged with killing a Charlotte mother and her two young children before getting caught in California last month will remain in jail without bond due to being a “tremendous danger” to the city, a judge ruled on Monday. Benjamin Joseph Taylor is charged with

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Father protecting daughter concept
Breaking News

West Charlotte Man Beaten To Death, Family Says Over Kids Fight

West Charlotte Man Beaten To Death, Family Says Over Kids Fight April 8, 2024 Emma Mondo CHARLOTTE – Jamesha West is looking for justice after her husband, Tariq Stokes, was beaten to death outside their West Charlotte home. Their daughter remembers him as always being by her side. Princess LeAnn Stokes and a friend were approached, her mom says, by younger boys who were trying to hit on them. When

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Old Duke Energy Building Transformation
Breaking News

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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Volunteers cleaning Queen City
Charity

The Queen City Gears Up for Clean the Queen Event

The Queen City Gears Up for Clean the Queen Event Charlotte, NC – Earth Day is right around the corner, and the Queen City is getting ready for the third annual Clean the Queen event. From April 15-20, Envision Charlotte, Keep Charlotte Beautiful, and City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will host a week-long series of volunteer events during Earth Week. This is a fantastic opportunity for residents to come

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Kids watching solar eclipse
Events/What's Happening

Charlotte Hosts Wow in the World on Eclipse Day

Charlotte Hosts Wow in the World on Eclipse Day In Charlotte, North Carolina, the city is buzzing with excitement as everyone prepares for the spectacular eclipse day. This unique celestial event has captured the attention of people of all ages, but especially the younger generation. To make the experience even more engaging and educational, hosts of the popular science podcast for kids, Wow in the World, Guy Raz and Mindy

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Gas station price sign increasing
Breaking News

Survey: Charlotte gas prices go up 9.6 cents in past week

Survey: Charlotte gas prices go up 9.6 cents in past week CHARLOTTE, N.C. (HERE News) – Average gas prices in Charlotte have risen 9.6 cents per gallon in the last week, according to a GasBuddy survey. Gas Prices in Charlotte The survey of 665 gas stations in Charlotte found the average per price per gallon currently stands at $3.34. Prices in Charlotte are 10.4 cents per gallon higher than a

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Charlotte city under sunshine
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Charlotte City Experiences Record High Temperatures in December

Charlotte City Experiences Record High Temperatures in December The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, has been experiencing unseasonably warm weather this December, with temperatures reaching record highs for this time of year. Residents have been surprised and delighted by the unusually warm and sunny days, which have been more reminiscent of spring than the winter season. Unusual Weather Patterns Meteorologists attribute this warm spell to a high-pressure system that has

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