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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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"Kids reading in library"
Events/What's Happening

Alert: Summer Break Program at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Encourages Reading and Learning

Inside Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Summer Break Programming In Partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Charlotte Mecklenburg Library encourages reading and learning all year long. The summer months, when students take a break from school, are critical to expanded learning. In fact, summertime poses the most academic risk because students without access to summer learning opportunities can fall behind their peers, creating an achievement gap that is hard to close. To keep

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Joro Spider in Charlotte
Breaking News

Large, Invasive Spider Migrating to Charlotte

Large, Invasive Spider Migrating to Charlotte May 16, 2024 Gary Brode , CHARLOTTE, N.C. — They are big, creepy, and on their way to Charlotte. The invasive joro spider is working its way up the east coast and the next stop is our backyards. The joro spider came from China to America about a decade ago. It has migrated through the southeast. Andy Davis is a professor at the University

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Police award ceremony celebration
Community

City of Charlotte Honors Officers at the 44th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards

City of Charlotte Honors Officers at the 44th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 16, 2024) – In a night dedicated to celebrating community policing, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) honored ten outstanding officers at the 44th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards ceremony. The event, which took place on May 16, 2024, recognized officers who have made significant contributions to building positive relationships with residents and communities within Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Exceptional

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