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Charlotte, N.C.: Incredible doorbell video shows moment intentionally set fire spread to Uptown homes

Charlotte, N.C.: Incredible doorbell video shows moment intentionally set fire spread to Uptown homes Intentionally Set Fire A massive three-alarm fire in Uptown last Thursday was intentionally set, according to Charlotte Fire. The fire started at a building along Margaret Brown Street across from Frazier Park. Nearly a week later, Frank Wohlfarth, displaced from his home due to the fire, shared a doorbell camera video of the moment the nearby

June 7, 2024 No Comments

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Plan for CMS teacher housing includes four ‘villages,’ aid for renting and buying

Plan for CMS teacher housing includes four ‘villages,’ aid for renting and buying Charlotte, NC – June 5, 2024 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has revealed a comprehensive plan to address the housing challenges faced by its teachers. The initiative, which includes the construction of four “Teacher Villages” and assistance for renting and buying homes, aims to make living and working in Charlotte more affordable for educators. Four Teacher Villages The plan entails

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Catawba tribe performing groundbreaking ceremony

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Catawba Nation to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort Construction

Catawba Nation To Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony To Mark The Start Of Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort Construction KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — The Catawba Nation is set to commemorate the initiation of construction for the Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort with a ceremonial groundbreaking event on Friday, June 7, at 10 a.m. The casino resort, a project valued at over $700 million, will be located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, approximately

June 7, 2024 No Comments

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Young Bear Caught on Camera Roaming Charlotte Backyards

Camera catches young bear wandering through Charlotte backyard Surveillance video captured a young bear wandering through neighborhoods in Charlotte and Huntersville over the weekend. Residents Concerned “Some people find that stuff cool. I’m going to steer clear from bears,” Becca McGhee told area ABC affiliate WSOC. McGhee is worried the bear might attack someone or go after neighborhood pets. “It’s a little scary … especially depending on the nature of

June 6, 2024 No Comments

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City Partners with National Firm for Small Business Ecosystem Assessment

City, TPMA to Conduct Small Business Ecosystem Assessment The City of Charlotte announced today that it has partnered with TPMA, a national workforce and economic development consulting firm, to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the local small business ecosystem as part of its strategic plan to better understand challenges affecting local entrepreneurs. Council Member Malcolm Graham on the Initiative “Conducting a small business ecosystem assessment is essential for identifying the

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Charlotte, North Carolina: Website Unavailable in Location

Charlotte, North Carolina: Website Unavailable in Location Residents of Charlotte, North Carolina have been facing a frustrating issue as they attempt to access a popular website, only to be met with an error message stating, “This website is unavailable in your location.” The error, classified as Error 451, is preventing individuals in the city from accessing the content they are seeking. Error 451 Explanation Error 451 is a status code

June 6, 2024 No Comments

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Charlotte’s CMS Five-Year Plan Ends with Disappointment and Hope

Charlotte’s CMS Five-Year Plan Ends with Disappointment … and Hope by HERE News CMS Five-Year Plan Concludes with Mixed Results The five-year strategic plan for academic improvement in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is coming to a close, and the final data is expected to show disappointing results. Despite the district’s efforts, interim reports suggest that CMS is likely to fall short of its targets for third-grade reading scores for Black and

June 5, 2024 No Comments

Social Workers Encouraging Student Attendance

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Charlotte’s CMS Social Workers Working Tirelessly to Improve Student Attendance

Charlotte’s CMS Social Workers Working Tirelessly to Improve Student Attendance City As the academic year draws to a close, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) social workers are facing the ongoing challenge of getting students back into the classroom. Chronic absenteeism has long been a concern for the district, particularly among Black, Latino, and low-income students. Chronic Absenteeism Rates In 2019, 13% of all CMS students were classified as chronically absent, missing at

June 5, 2024 No Comments

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Charlotte Embraces Y2K Theme for 2024 BOB Awards Party

Charlotte Embraces Y2K Theme for 2024 BOB Awards Party Charlotte, NC – April 2, 2024 The highly anticipated 25th-anniversary edition of the Best of the Best (BOB) Awards Party is set to take place on Thursday, May 30, 2024. This year, the celebration will be held online, allowing attendees to join in from the comfort of their own homes. A Virtual Celebration Due to ongoing health and safety concerns, the

June 5, 2024 No Comments

Community

Charlotte Celebrates the 2024 Best of the Best Awards

Charlotte Celebrates the 2024 Best of the Best Awards Charlotte Magazine Hosts Annual BOB Awards Party The city of Charlotte was abuzz with excitement as Charlotte Magazine hosted the annual Best of the Best (BOB) Awards party on May 30, 2024. The event took place at Camp North End’s Boileryard and featured a night filled with live entertainment, delicious food, and refreshing drinks. A Night to Remember The BOB Awards

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