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Daughter Of Local Radio Host Dies From Blood Clot

Daughter Of Local Radio Host Dies From Blood Clot Charlotte, N.C. – The daughter of local radio host Bo Thompson has tragically passed away at the age of 20. Janey Thompson, a sophomore majoring in biophysics at Wake Forest University, succumbed to complications from a blood clot on Tuesday evening. Bo Thompson co-hosts Good Morning BT with Beth Troutman on WBT Radio, and the station released a statement expressing their

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One day after Arizona abortion ban, Charlotte-area Democrats press Republicans on abortion rights

One day after Arizona abortion ban, Charlotte-area Democrats press Republicans on abortion rights Charlotte, NC – April 10, 2024 Democratic officials held a news conference Wednesday in Charlotte to talk about abortion rights — an issue they believe will be critical in November. President Joe Biden’s campaign organized the event a day after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a long-dormant, pre-Civil War law that bans almost all abortions to go

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Business News

Charlotte Entertainment Website Unavailable to International Visitors

Charlotte Entertainment Website Unavailable to International Visitors Charlotte, North Carolina – Visitors from outside the United States are currently unable to access the popular entertainment website, WSOC TV Living. The website, known for its coverage of holiday events, neighborhood happenings, community news, and television and arts reviews, has restricted access to international users with an error message indicating that the site is unavailable in their location. Error Message International visitors

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Business News

Charlotte City Council Approves $3.6 Million In Grant Funds To Boost Workforce Development

Charlotte City Council Approves $3.6 Million In Grant Funds To Boost Workforce Development In a unanimous vote, city council approved $3.6 million in grant funds aimed at supporting workforce development initiatives. This decision marks a sizable investment in the city’s future and underscores a commitment to empowering its residents and businesses. Mayor’s Announcement “We are thrilled to announce the approval of these substantial grant funds for workforce development,” said Mayor

April 11, 2024 No Comments

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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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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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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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

April 11, 2024 No Comments

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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

April 10, 2024 No Comments

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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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