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Charity

Charlotte: Mobile Book Collective Offers Free Books to Promote Literacy Accessibility

Charlotte: Mobile Book Collective Offers Free Books to Promote Literacy Accessibility Free mobile collective gives away books to people in the community A nonprofit organization gifted 12,000 books in its first year. Books on the House: Bringing Literature to the Community Books on the House is a free mobile book collective founded by Kat Varner and Jesse Brown in the Charlotte area. The nonprofit aims to promote literacy accessibility by

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Festive crowd in Charlotte cityscape
Breaking News

City of Charlotte Experiences Record Holiday Entertainment Turnout

City of Charlotte Experiences Record Holiday Entertainment Turnout The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, was buzzing with excitement as residents and visitors alike flocked to various holiday entertainment events and attractions. From festive light displays to live performances, there was no shortage of activities to celebrate the holiday season. Record Attendance at Neighborhood & Community Events Neighborhoods across Charlotte saw a record turnout for their holiday celebrations. Residents came together

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Flight Attendant in Courtroom
Breaking News

Charlotte Flight Attendant Pleads Not Guilty to Attempting to Record Teen Girl in Airplane Bathroom

Charlotte Flight Attendant Pleads Not Guilty to Attempting to Record Teen Girl in Airplane Bathroom Boston: American Airlines Flight Attendant Denies Accusations An American Airlines flight attendant, Estes Carter Thompson III, pleaded not guilty in federal court in Boston on Monday to charges of attempting to secretly record video of a 14-year-old girl using an airplane bathroom last September. Thompson, 36, from Charlotte, North Carolina, was indicted last month on

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Highway crash aftermath cleanup
Breaking News

Portion of I-77 in south Charlotte closes due to crash

Portion of I-77 in south Charlotte closes due to crash CHARLOTTE, N.C. (HERE NEWS) – A portion of Interstate 77 in south Charlotte was closed Monday afternoon due to a crash. The wreck happened around 2 p.m. along the highway at Mile Marker 3, near Arrowood Road. Officials said the three lanes on the left were closed after Exit 3, Nations Ford Road. Medic responded to the scene and reported

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Family enjoying county fair rides
Community

Charlotte: Inaugural Mecklenburg County Fair Opens Friday May 24th

Charlotte: Inaugural Mecklenburg County Fair Opens Friday May 24th The Inaugural Big Mecklenburg County Fair will open on the grounds of The Park Expo & Conference Center (800 Briar Creek Road; next to Bojangles Coliseum) Friday, May 24 through Sunday, June 2. Amusement rides, prize-filled games, live entertainment, and traditional carnival foods are planned for the 10-day event. Family-Friendly Fun The carnival midway at the Fair will be provided by

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Blocked Website Error Message
Breaking News

Website Blockage Leaves Charlotte Residents Disappointed

Charlotte Residents Disappointed as Popular Website Blocked in Their Area CHARLOTTE – Residents of Charlotte, North Carolina were left disappointed today as they discovered that a popular website is currently unavailable in their location. The website, known for its diverse range of content and entertainment options, has been inaccessible to users attempting to access it from outside the United States. The error message, labeled Error 451, has left many residents

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"Symphony Orchestra Mobile Stage"
Community

Charlotte Symphony’s Mobile Stage Meets People on Their Own Turf

Charlotte Symphony’s Mobile Stage Meets People on Their Own Turf By HERE News Bringing Music to Underserved Neighborhoods In a bid to make music more accessible, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra has launched a new initiative with its mobile stage. Taking their performances outside of the usual uptown venues, the symphony is now bringing their music directly to the people in long-underserved neighborhoods in Charlotte. Connecting Through Music The innovative mobile

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"Food festival block party"
Culinary

Charlotte Expands on Food Festival with Bites on Seventh

Charlotte Expands on Food Festival with Bites on Seventh Live music and entertainment adds to block party vibes Eat Black Charlotte started as a simple hashtag in 2020, a way for local foodies to better highlight Black food businesses in Charlotte, but like any good social media campaign, it eventually grew into something more. The Eat Black Charlotte Food & Culture Festival was launched originally as a way to wrap

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Woman behind bars, healthcare fraud documents
Breaking News

Charlotte Health Care Provider Convicted of Medicaid, COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Charlotte Health Care Provider Convicted of Medicaid, COVID-19 Relief Fraud Charlotte, N.C. – A Charlotte behavioral health services provider was convicted Friday by a federal jury after a nine-day trial, for defrauding the South Carolina Medicaid Program (SC Medicaid), falsely obtaining COVID-19 relief funds, and money laundering. Ashley Nicole Cross, 41, from Charlotte, was found guilty of healthcare fraud, making false statements and writings related to a healthcare matter, promotional

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Family grappling with mental illness
Community

Next to Normal Is Alive at the Queens Road Barn

‘Next to Normal’ Is Alive at the Queens Road Barn Arts & Culture Center Stage Charlotte, NC – July 4, December 7, September 11, and October 7 are all dates we remember for their historic meaning to the nation and the world. A similar earthshaking significance can descend on a single day in the life of a relationship, a marriage, or a family that can reverberate for generations—whether or not

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