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Courtroom gavel and handcuffs
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RAPE SUSPECT DENIED BOND; DETAILS REVEALED IN COURT APPEARANCE

CHARLOTTE Rape suspect denied bond; details about case revealed in first court appearance New details have been revealed after a rape suspect was denied bond Monday for a case out of east Charlotte. Channel 9’s Hunter Sáenz was the only reporter in the courtroom when Julio Gomez-Avila faced a judge for the first time. Suspect Denied Bond In a court appearance on Monday, Judge Cecilia Oseguera stated that Julio Gomez-Avila

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Dead tree removal controversy
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Charlotte, N.C. – Apartment complex removes dead trees next to homeowner’s property after inquiries

Charlotte, N.C. – CLT apartment complex removes dead trees next to homeowner’s property after WBTV asks questions A Charlotte homeowner contacted WBTV after months of failed attempts to have trees adjacent to his property removed by a neighboring apartment complex. Tyler Berger and his wife contacted Beacon Hill Apartments in the fall of 2022 about two trees on the other side of their fence after an arborist told them they

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East Side Charlotte rising
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Is Charlotte’s East Side Rising?

  Is Charlotte’s East Side Rising? CharlotteEAST finds opportunities for growth and (just enough) change, with help from west side friends If someone gripes that Charlotte lacks character, here’s a wager: They don’t live on the east side. I’m a biased east-sider, sure, but to me, this is the heart of the city. It’s Charlotte’s most diverse area, with about a quarter of our neighbors born abroad—just listen to the

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Chaotic Unlawful Protest Scene
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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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"Diverse group discussing scorecard results"
Community

LGBTQ+ Democrats Announce Results of Mecklenburg County Commission Scorecard

Charlotte, NC – The Mecklenburg County chapter of LGBTQ+ NC Democrats recently disclosed the outcomes of its county commission scorecard, evaluating candidates based on their responses to a questionnaire concerning issues affecting the local queer community. Six candidates – Arthur Griffin, Jr., Leigh Altman, Yvette Townsend-Ingram, Mark Jerrell, Laura Meier, and Susan Rodriguez-McDowell – garnered excellent scores for their responses, demonstrating their dedication to LGBTQ+ inclusivity and support. Promoting Inclusive

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Stolen car crash aftermath
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Two People Identified After Police Say They Crashed A Stolen Vehicle

Two People Identified After Police Say They Crashed A Stolen Vehicle York County Officials Identify Two Individuals Involved in Fatal Car Crash YORK COUNTY – Officials with the York County Coroner’s Office have identified two individuals following a tragic incident on Saturday evening. The pair allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle, resulting in the death of both individuals. An investigation was launched after a car crash on Rambo Road. According to

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Rising Charlotte gas price chart
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Survey: Charlotte gas prices go up 17 cents in past week

Survey: Charlotte gas prices go up 17 cents in past week CHARLOTTE, N.C. (HERE News) – The average price of gas has gone up by more than 17 cents per gallon over the past week in the Charlotte area, according to a survey. The survey, conducted by GasBuddy, found the average price per gallon currently stands at $3.12, marking its highest point in months. Gas Prices in Charlotte The survey

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Vehicle crashed into pole
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Charlotte: Crash into Pole Closes Inbound Lanes of Busy East Charlotte Road

  Charlotte: Crash into Pole Closes Inbound Lanes of Busy East Charlotte Road Overview Traffic is getting heavy on a busy east Charlotte road after a crash into a pole forced CMPD to close inbound lanes of Albemarle Road Monday morning. The incident occurred just after 2:30 a.m. on Monday on Albemarle Road by the intersection with Reddman Road, resulting in the diversion of drivers. Details of the Crash According

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Charmed Run of Braxton Winston on a Shoestring Budget

  Charmed Run of Braxton Winston on a Shoestring Budget Charlotte, North Carolina – February 19, 2024 Braxton Winston’s political journey has been nothing short of remarkable, catapulted by an iconic photo during the 2016 Keith Lamont Scott shooting protests that captured the attention of the world. Now, as he vies for the North Carolina commissioner of labor seat, Winston faces the challenge of sustaining his charmed run on a

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Woman waiting for justice.
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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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