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Lake Norman mourning community
Breaking News

Tragic Drowning Incident at Lake Norman Claims Life of Local Man

Tragic Drowning Incident at Lake Norman Claims Life of Local Man LAKE NORMAN, N.C. – The local community is left shaken and in mourning after the tragic drowning incident that took place here over the holiday weekend. Emergency services have reportedly recovered the body of a 27-year-old swimmer who went missing in Lake Norman on July 4th Victim Identified The deceased has been identified as Miles Merritt, a resident of

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Pop trio electrifying Charlotte
Concerts

Meet Bravo Pueblo: A Pulse-Electrifying Pop Trio From Charlotte

Meet Bravo Pueblo: A Pulse-Electrifying Pop Trio From Charlotte Charlotte– A Venezuelan electricity has ignited Charlotte’s music scene. Meet Bravo Pueblo, the pop trio incorporating the rhythmic traditions of their homeland, making them one of the most exciting prospects in the city’s music scene. Musical Metamorphosis Amid a Pandemic In the not-so-distant past, clubs shut down, bands disbanded, and concert-goers turned a new leaf – tuning into the music from

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Crowded airport during holidays
Breaking News

Delays Hit Charlotte Fliers As Hundreds Of Thousands Return From Holiday Travel

Delays Hit Charlotte Fliers As Hundreds Of Thousands Return From Holiday Travel CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Weekend traffic loads caused significant delays at the Charlotte Douglas Airport as hundreds of thousands of holiday travelers tried to return home. Long waits, crowded baggage claim areas, delayed flights, and even cancellations were the order of the day on Sunday. Long Waits and Delays A common complaint among the holiday travelers on Sunday was

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Tropical Storm Approaching Texas Coastline
Events/What's Happening

Classic Summertime Pattern Ahead, Beryl Inches Toward Texas

Classic Summertime Pattern Ahead, Beryl Inches Toward Texas After an intense heatwave with temperatures soaring to 101º on Friday and 99º on Saturday, “cooler” temperatures have graced the Queen City this first Sunday in July. However, the term cooler remains relative with the current high temperatures teetering in the upper 80s and lower 90s across the Piedmont and Foothills. A stalled front continues to hover over the Carolinas, bringing along

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Woman returning home financed
Breaking News

Charlotte Woman Returns Home After Intense Struggle Following Severe Car Crash

Charlotte Woman Returns Home After Intense Struggle Following Severe Car Crash A Charlotte resident, who was stranded and hospitalized after a gruesome car crash while on vacation in Turks and Caicos, has been safely transported home, thanks to the diligent efforts of her mother and the local community. A Wakeup Call in a Foreign Land 26-year-old Majesty Carr, the focal point of a city-wide relief operation, is back in Charlotte

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Armed robbery in coffee shop
Breaking News

Gunpoint Robbery at Starbucks in Southwest Charlotte, Investigation Underway

Gunpoint Robbery at Starbucks in Southwest Charlotte, Investigation Underway In a shocking event, a Starbucks in southwest Charlotte was targeted by an armed robber this week. The popular coffee chain located on Tyvola Road near Westpark Drive fell victim to the harrowing event on Monday afternoon, according to local authorities. Details of the Incident According to an investigation by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, the suspect stormed into the Starbucks outlet and

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Charlotte musicians performing concert
Concerts

Charlotte Musicians Shine with SWV on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk Concert’

Charlotte Musicians Join SWV for NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ The Debut of SWV on NPR’s World-Famous ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ Series Charlotte are beaming with pride as four of its own, Shago Elizondo on guitar, CJ Mercer on bass, Toussaint Lipton II on drums, and Eric “E Will” Williams on keys, joined the R&B group SWV for their debut performance on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk Concert.’ The musical spectacle aired on June

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Charlotte skyline with graduation cap
Breaking News

Education in Charlotte: A Tale of Change and Consistency Over 22 Years

Education in Charlotte: A Tale of Change and Consistency Over 22 Years In the vibrant city of Charlotte, education has been a centerpiece of discourse and development for the past two decades. As a central concern for families, schools and the community at large, the ebb and flow of policy decisions, institutional changes, and societal shifts have shaped the educational landscape in manifold ways. Through this period, one thing has

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AAA Tow Truck on Road
Charity

AAA Activates Tow to Go In Charlotte for Independence Day Weekend

AAA Activates ‘Tow to Go’ In Charlotte for Independence Day Weekend In an effort to keep impaired drivers off the roads during the Independence Day weekend, AAA is activating its ‘Tow to Go’ program in Charlotte, North Carolina, and other select states, offering a safe ride for would-be impaired drivers and their vehicles. The service will kick off from 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3rd and will last until 6 a.m.

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Community celebrating new bridge
Community

Iron Station Neighborhood Jubilants Over The Construction Of a Permanent Path

Iron Station Neighborhood Jubilants Over The Construction Of a Permanent Path Residents of the Iron Station neighborhood in North Carolina heaved sighs of relief as the long-awaited construction of a permanent bridge opened. The bridge offers them a stress-free route home, which they believe, is resilient against harsh weather conditions. About 30 families originating from Amity Lane, previously encountered severe obstacles while commuting due to the unstable nature of the

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