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Police Officer Chasing Armed Suspect
Breaking News

Armed Suspect Injured in Officer-Involved Shooting in North Charlotte

Armed Suspect Injured in Officer-Involved Shooting in North Charlotte Following the judicial order, bodycam footage linked to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in North Charlotte in February was released on Monday. The incident, which involved an armed man allegedly involved in drug activity, resulted in the aforementioned man suffering non-lethal gunshot wounds. The Incident The incident in question took place on a Thursday morning, February 8, on Beatties Ford Road’s

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Graduation cap, diploma, data graph
Charity

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to Track Post-Diploma Preparation

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to Track Post-Diploma Preparation Charlotte, NC – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) will be taking a step forward in its plans to enhance the readiness of students for life post-graduation by tracking data on their preparation for “the three E’s” – enrollment in higher education, enlistment in the military, or employment. The CMS School Board made the decision last October to track its students’ preparation in these critical areas.

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Pride Festival in Charlotte
Charity

Charlotte Gears Up for the 2024 Charlotte Pride Festival

Charlotte Gears Up for the 2024 Charlotte Pride Festival The Queen City is getting ready to host the spectacular Charlotte Pride Festival this year again. Pride 2024, taking place from August 17 to August 18, promises to be an unforgettable experience for locals and visitors alike. The largest street festival in Uptown Charlotte, Pride 2024 is your chance to connect with the LGBTQ community, enjoy amazing entertainment, and learn about

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Presidential Candidates Debating on Stage
Events/What's Happening

Presidential Debate 2024: Biden vs Trump Live On WCCB Charlotte

Presidential Debate 2024: Biden vs Trump Live On WCCB Charlotte Fierce Competition Amid Two Presidentials Charlotte, the heart of North Carolina gears up for an exciting event, a direct clash of views and ambitions – the first Presidential debate of the 2024 election. The event will see incumbent President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump exchange their political views and hopes for the nation under the watchful eye of

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Baton pass with craft beer
Community

Charlotte Welcomes Jenny Sassman Waters Back Into the Brew

Charlotte Welcomes Jenny Sassman Waters Back Into the Brew The craft beer scene in Charlotte is once again buzzing with the news that Jenny Sassman Waters has returned to the brew. The veteran of Charlotte’s beer scene has assumed the role of executive director for the Charlotte Independent Brewers Alliance (CIBA). This news was warmly received by the local brewing community gathered at the Ekos offices in NoDa, on a

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Basketball signing ceremony concept
Breaking News

Charlotte Finalizes 2024-25 Roster with the Signing of Maryland High School Product Ben Bradford

Charlotte Finalizes 2024-25 Roster with the Signing of Maryland High School Product Ben Bradford The city of Charlotte is buzzing with excitement as the Charlotte 49ers Men’s Basketball team takes the final step in preparing for the 2024-25 season. The team has secured the services of Maryland high school standout Benjamin “Ben” Bradford, with this signing finalizing their roster for the forthcoming season. About Benjamin Bradford Ben, a product of

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Piled up council meeting transcripts
Breaking News

Charlotte City Falls 2 Years Behind on Council Minutes

Charlotte City Falls 2 Years Behind on Council Minutes Residents and interested parties in Charlotte who desire to follow closely the proceedings and decision making of the City Council are likely to meet with frustration as the city is now more than two years behind in producing and making available its council meeting minutes. The degree of difficulty encountered in sourcing the voting records for council members on key issues

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High school football star, spotlighted
Events/What's Happening

Rising Star in Local Sports Scene Conquers High School Football

Rising Star in Local Sports Scene Conquers High School Football In the heart of North Carolina, a rising star is making waves in the local high school football scene. This talented young athlete’s name might not be known nationally as yet, but within the confines of his hometown, he is certainly a sensation. A New Era of High School Football fAs the brisk fall chill sweeps through the town, residents

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Car crash causing power outage
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Power Outage in East Charlotte following Vehicle Collision

Power Outage in East Charlotte following Vehicle Collision Charlotte, NC – A shocking vehicular accident in east Charlotte on Friday afternoon resulted in the disruption of the area’s electrical supply. The collision, which brought down power lines, also led to the closure of a stretch of road. Initial Reports Officials first received reports about the outage at approximately 2:30 p.m. The affected site stretches from Markham Court to Wicklow Place

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Emergency helicopter at crash scene
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1 Airlifted, 1 Killed in Major Crash; I-485 Shut Down in Northeast Charlotte

1 Airlifted, 1 Killed in Major Crash; I-485 Shut Down in Northeast Charlotte Tragic Collision on I-485 Causes Major Traffic Shutdown In a dreadful turn of events, a major vehicular accident in northeast Charlotte forced the closure of the I-485 on Friday, resulting in the death of one individual and serious injury to another. The crash involved two tractor-trailers and three other vehicles. At approximately 7:30 a.m., the collision occurred

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