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Car hitting utility pole
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Car Hits Utility Pole, Closes Part of Busy South Charlotte Road

Car Hits Utility Pole, Closes Part of Busy South Charlotte Road CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Part of Sharon Road West in south Charlotte has been shut down after a car slammed into a utility pole, causing traffic disruptions in the area. Road Closure Details Duke Energy has reported that the road is closed between South Boulevard and Sharon Lakes Road. Crews are currently on the scene assessing the damage, and have

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Sneaker diversity celebration event
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Charlotte’s Own Kicks & Fros Featured on The Jennifer Hudson Show

Charlotte’s Own “Kicks & Fros” Featured on The Jennifer Hudson Show HOLLYWOOD, CA – A Charlotte-based company is making waves on the national stage. Melissa Carnegie, the founder of “Kicks & Fros,” will be featured on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Thursday, March 7th. The show will highlight the importance of Melissa’s digital lifestyle brand and community, which celebrates sneaker culture and shines a spotlight on Black and Brown women

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School Reopening After Electrical Surge
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Charlotte school to reopen Friday after closure due to electrical surge

Charlotte school to reopen Friday after closure due to electrical surge The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, faced a temporary closure of Mallard Creek Elementary due to an electrical surge on Thursday. However, the school is set to reopen on Friday following necessary inspections and safety checks by district officials. Electrical surge causes closure Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reported that the electrical surge occurred in the school’s media center as students were

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Woman navigating city in spring-winter weather
Events/What's Happening

Charlotte Navigating ‘Sprinter,’ the Time Between Spring and Winter

Charlotte Navigating ‘Sprinter,’ the Time Between Spring and Winter A brewery closes, a social district opens By: HERE News We have now entered “sprinter,” that hazy Venn diagram of seasons when you’re mentally prepared for spring and the weather sort of gives it you only to knock you back down and remind you it’s still winter. As I type this morning, cozy in the bed with one of my dogs

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"Girls studying together in STEM"
Events/What's Happening

Charlotte Welcomes All-Girls STEM Academy

  Charlotte Welcomes All-Girls STEM Academy All-Girls STEM Academy Coming Soon to Charlotte GO BIG Charlotte, an all-girls tuition-free STEM academy, is coming to the Queen City in time for the 2024-25 academic year. Empowering Young Girls in STEM Meet Dr. Crystal Howe, founder of GO BIG Charlotte, an all-girls tuition-free STEM academy coming to the Queen City in time for the 2024-25 academic year. “[It stands for] Great Opportunities

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Geographic website restrictions concept.
Business News

Charlotte Residents Facing Website Accessibility Issue

Charlotte Website Unavailable in Your Location Residents in Charlotte have been facing difficulties accessing certain websites due to restrictions based on geographic location. One such website that has been inaccessible to users in the city is WSOC TV, a popular source for news, entertainment, and community events. Access Denied When attempting to visit the WSOC TV website, users in Charlotte are met with an error message stating, “This website is

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Holiday tree lighting event.
Business News

Charlotte City Celebrates Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony

Charlotte City Celebrates Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony Residents of Charlotte, North Carolina, came together last night to kick off the holiday season with the city’s annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony. The event, which took place in the heart of downtown Charlotte, drew a large crowd of families and visitors who gathered to witness the spectacular lighting of the city’s Christmas tree. A Festive Evening The Holiday Lighting Ceremony began at 6

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Monkeypox virus awareness campaign
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Officials: Monkeypox cases, exposures rising in Meck Co.

Officials: Monkeypox cases, exposures rising in Meck Co. Charlotte, N.C. (HERE News) – Monkeypox cases and exposures are rising in Mecklenburg County, according to the health department. Health leaders report the virus has “risen steadily in the region” since the beginning of 2024. Ten cases were reported among county residents in February, up from six in January. Nearly 120 residents, including children, were potentially exposed to those 16 confirmed cases,

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"Two Candidates, Political Showdown"
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Charlotte Area Congressmen Set to Faceoff to be Next NC Attorney General

Charlotte Area Congressmen Set to Faceoff to be Next NC Attorney General CHARLOTTE, N.C. – While North Carolina voters headed to the polls to cast a primary ballot, two candidates running for attorney general were tied up in Washington D.C. 14th District Congressman Jeff Jackson won the democratic primary, while 8th District Republican Congressman Dan Bishop didn’t have an opponent and automatically advanced. The two neighboring congressmembers will face off

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Charlotte commuter amidst rainfall
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Heavy Rain Causing a Wet Morning Commute in Charlotte

Heavy Rain Causing a Wet Morning Commute in Charlotte Charlotte residents woke up to a wet and dreary morning today as heavy rain moved into the area, causing a potentially challenging commute for many. The rain, part of the first of two rounds expected this week, is set to continue throughout the day, making for a damp and gloomy Wednesday. Weather Forecast The forecast for today calls for cloudy skies

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