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Woman behind bars, healthcare fraud documents
Breaking News

Charlotte Health Care Provider Convicted of Medicaid, COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Charlotte Health Care Provider Convicted of Medicaid, COVID-19 Relief Fraud Charlotte, N.C. – A Charlotte behavioral health services provider was convicted Friday by a federal jury after a nine-day trial, for defrauding the South Carolina Medicaid Program (SC Medicaid), falsely obtaining COVID-19 relief funds, and money laundering. Ashley Nicole Cross, 41, from Charlotte, was found guilty of healthcare fraud, making false statements and writings related to a healthcare matter, promotional

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Family grappling with mental illness
Community

Next to Normal Is Alive at the Queens Road Barn

‘Next to Normal’ Is Alive at the Queens Road Barn Arts & Culture Center Stage Charlotte, NC – July 4, December 7, September 11, and October 7 are all dates we remember for their historic meaning to the nation and the world. A similar earthshaking significance can descend on a single day in the life of a relationship, a marriage, or a family that can reverberate for generations—whether or not

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"Kids reading in library"
Events/What's Happening

Alert: Summer Break Program at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Encourages Reading and Learning

Inside Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Summer Break Programming In Partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Charlotte Mecklenburg Library encourages reading and learning all year long. The summer months, when students take a break from school, are critical to expanded learning. In fact, summertime poses the most academic risk because students without access to summer learning opportunities can fall behind their peers, creating an achievement gap that is hard to close. To keep

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Joro Spider in Charlotte
Breaking News

Large, Invasive Spider Migrating to Charlotte

Large, Invasive Spider Migrating to Charlotte May 16, 2024 Gary Brode , CHARLOTTE, N.C. — They are big, creepy, and on their way to Charlotte. The invasive joro spider is working its way up the east coast and the next stop is our backyards. The joro spider came from China to America about a decade ago. It has migrated through the southeast. Andy Davis is a professor at the University

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Police award ceremony celebration
Community

City of Charlotte Honors Officers at the 44th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards

City of Charlotte Honors Officers at the 44th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 16, 2024) – In a night dedicated to celebrating community policing, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) honored ten outstanding officers at the 44th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards ceremony. The event, which took place on May 16, 2024, recognized officers who have made significant contributions to building positive relationships with residents and communities within Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Exceptional

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Southern city growth illustration
Business News

The South on top. It’s where to find the fastest-growing American cities

The South on top. It’s where to find the fastest-growing American cities CHARLOTTE, NC – Charlotte is one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities, according to a new U.S. Census report. Between July 2022 to July 2023, the city gained 15,607 people, reaching a population of 911,311. That is third-highest growth in the U.S. trailing only San Antonio and Fort Worth, Texas, the study found. Jacksonville and Port St. Lucie, both

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"Vintage WBTV van touring"
Community

WBTV to celebrate 75th anniversary with visits to local communities

WBTV to celebrate 75th anniversary with visits to local communities Charlotte, N.C. – WBTV is gearing up for our 75th anniversary this summer, and we will be hitting the road for part of the celebration. Each Friday leading up to the big day – July 15 – WBTV will be out in the community, at many events the station has covered for decades. Community Visits Longtime anchor John Carter will

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Charlotte Roller Derby Action
Charity

Up ‘n Adam: Charlotte Roller Derby

Up ‘n Adam: Charlotte Roller Derby INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — Up ‘n Adam Tackles Roller Derby Adam Wurtzel, the adventurous host of “Up ‘n Adam,” took on a thrilling challenge in Indian Trail, North Carolina. This time, he ventured into the world of Charlotte Roller Derby. With the help of teammates like “Coco Clash,” “Kansas Comet,” “Hell Earnhardt,” and “May Q. Sick,” Adam got a crash course in all things

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Blocked local news website
Breaking News

Charlotte Residents Face Difficulty Accessing Local News Website

Charlotte Residents Unable to Access Local News Website City of Charlotte Residents of Charlotte, North Carolina, are facing difficulties accessing a popular local news website due to location restrictions. The website, known for its coverage of community events, entertainment news, and weather updates, has become unavailable to users trying to access it from outside of the United States. Technical Difficulties The error message displayed to users attempting to visit the

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Child checking hair for lice
Breaking News

Charlotte Head Lice Cases Surge, Prompting Urgent Recommendations

Charlotte Head Lice Cases Surge, Prompting Urgent Recommendations CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The chairs are full at Pediatric Hair Solutions as family after family comes in to be treated for head lice. Nurse and founder, Sheila Fassler, has been treating head lice in Charlotte for over 15 years. She said there are about 6,000 new head lice cases a month in Charlotte. Pre-Pandemic Numbers “Once the pandemic hit, when you mitigate

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