Weather Data Source: sharpweather.com

Tag: charlotte nc news

Young bear exploring suburban backyard
Breaking News

Young Bear Caught on Camera Roaming Charlotte Backyards

Camera catches young bear wandering through Charlotte backyard Surveillance video captured a young bear wandering through neighborhoods in Charlotte and Huntersville over the weekend. Residents Concerned “Some people find that stuff cool. I’m going to steer clear from bears,” Becca McGhee told area ABC affiliate WSOC. McGhee is worried the bear might attack someone or go after neighborhood pets. “It’s a little scary … especially depending on the nature of

Read More »
Small business diversity celebration.
Business News

City Partners with National Firm for Small Business Ecosystem Assessment

City, TPMA to Conduct Small Business Ecosystem Assessment The City of Charlotte announced today that it has partnered with TPMA, a national workforce and economic development consulting firm, to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the local small business ecosystem as part of its strategic plan to better understand challenges affecting local entrepreneurs. Council Member Malcolm Graham on the Initiative “Conducting a small business ecosystem assessment is essential for identifying the

Read More »
Charlotte resident receiving Error 451
Breaking News

Charlotte, North Carolina: Website Unavailable in Location

Charlotte, North Carolina: Website Unavailable in Location Residents of Charlotte, North Carolina have been facing a frustrating issue as they attempt to access a popular website, only to be met with an error message stating, “This website is unavailable in your location.” The error, classified as Error 451, is preventing individuals in the city from accessing the content they are seeking. Error 451 Explanation Error 451 is a status code

Read More »
Education strategy planning chalkboard
Breaking News

Charlotte’s CMS Five-Year Plan Ends with Disappointment and Hope

Charlotte’s CMS Five-Year Plan Ends with Disappointment … and Hope by HERE News CMS Five-Year Plan Concludes with Mixed Results The five-year strategic plan for academic improvement in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is coming to a close, and the final data is expected to show disappointing results. Despite the district’s efforts, interim reports suggest that CMS is likely to fall short of its targets for third-grade reading scores for Black and

Read More »
Social Workers Encouraging Student Attendance
Breaking News

Charlotte’s CMS Social Workers Working Tirelessly to Improve Student Attendance

Charlotte’s CMS Social Workers Working Tirelessly to Improve Student Attendance City As the academic year draws to a close, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) social workers are facing the ongoing challenge of getting students back into the classroom. Chronic absenteeism has long been a concern for the district, particularly among Black, Latino, and low-income students. Chronic Absenteeism Rates In 2019, 13% of all CMS students were classified as chronically absent, missing at

Read More »
Y2K themed virtual party
Art

Charlotte Embraces Y2K Theme for 2024 BOB Awards Party

Charlotte Embraces Y2K Theme for 2024 BOB Awards Party Charlotte, NC – April 2, 2024 The highly anticipated 25th-anniversary edition of the Best of the Best (BOB) Awards Party is set to take place on Thursday, May 30, 2024. This year, the celebration will be held online, allowing attendees to join in from the comfort of their own homes. A Virtual Celebration Due to ongoing health and safety concerns, the

Read More »
"BOB Awards Charlotte Celebration"
Community

Charlotte Celebrates the 2024 Best of the Best Awards

Charlotte Celebrates the 2024 Best of the Best Awards Charlotte Magazine Hosts Annual BOB Awards Party The city of Charlotte was abuzz with excitement as Charlotte Magazine hosted the annual Best of the Best (BOB) Awards party on May 30, 2024. The event took place at Camp North End’s Boileryard and featured a night filled with live entertainment, delicious food, and refreshing drinks. A Night to Remember The BOB Awards

Read More »
Officer at crime scene investigation
Breaking News

Charlotte Investigation: Suspect in Officer Killings Acted Alone

Charlotte Investigation: Suspect in Officer Killings Acted Alone CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A man who fatally shot four law enforcement officers with an assault rifle a month ago acted alone and was solely responsible for all casualties, police in North Carolina’s largest city said Friday. “At this point in the investigation, it has been determined there was one shooter and no friendly fire,” Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Deputy Chief Tonya Arrington

Read More »
Charlotte under summer sun
Charity

Charlotte: Get Ready for Summer-Like Weather

Charlotte: Get Ready for Summer-Like Weather The second day of June in Charlotte has brought about a mix of clouds and isolated showers, keeping temperatures on the cooler side. However, there has been a noticeable rise in humidity, hinting at the summer season that is soon to follow. Temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-to-upper 80s across the Piedmont and Foothills on Monday afternoon, with only a few isolated

Read More »
Frustrated residents trying website access
Art

City of Charlotte Faces Technical Difficulties with Local News Website Access

City of Charlotte Experiences Technical Difficulties Preventing Residents from Accessing Local News Website Residents in the city of Charlotte were met with frustration and confusion today as they attempted to access a popular local news website, only to be greeted with an error message stating, “This website is unavailable in your location.” The issue appears to be impacting users across the city, with many taking to social media to express

Read More »