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Charlotte City Experiences Record High Temperatures in December

Charlotte City Experiences Record High Temperatures in December The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, has been experiencing unseasonably warm weather this December, with temperatures reaching record highs for this time of year. Residents have been surprised and delighted by the unusually warm and sunny days, which have been more reminiscent of spring than the winter season. Unusual Weather Patterns Meteorologists attribute this warm spell to a high-pressure system that has

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Charlotte, North Carolina: Website Unavailable in Location

Charlotte, North Carolina: Website Unavailable in Location Residents in Charlotte, North Carolina were left frustrated today as they tried to access a popular website, only to be met with an error message stating: “This website is unavailable in your location.” Technical Glitch or Geo-Blocking? Many users reported encountering the error when trying to visit the website for their favorite local television station, WSOC TV. Speculation ran rife as to the

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Community

Charlotte News: City Residents Enjoying Holiday Festivities Despite Challenging Times

Charlotte News: City Residents Enjoying Holiday Festivities Despite Challenging Times Residents of Charlotte, North Carolina, are finding ways to celebrate the holiday season despite the challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic. With various events and activities lined up, the city is buzzing with festive cheer. Holiday Entertainment From drive-thru light displays to virtual concerts, Charlotte residents have a plethora of entertainment options to choose from this holiday season. Many local

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Charlotte’s Tree Protection Ordinance Falling Short

Charlotte’s ‘tree save’ protections don’t save enough trees from the ax, advocates say By HERE News Charlotte’s Tree Protection Ordinance Falling Short In Charlotte, advocates and experts are raising concerns about the effectiveness of the city’s tree-saving protections. Despite the city’s tree-save ordinance, which requires developers to preserve 15% of trees on commercial development sites, many areas are still being cleared of trees for new construction projects. Amazon Distribution Center

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Charlotte City Celebrates Annual Holiday Lights Festival

Charlotte City Celebrates Annual Holiday Lights Festival The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, is gearing up for its annual Holiday Lights Festival, which promises to bring joy and festive spirit to residents and visitors alike. The festival, known for its dazzling display of lights, is a highly anticipated event that kicks off the holiday season in the city. Lights, Music, and Festivities The Holiday Lights Festival will feature a spectacular

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Charlotte: In a warming climate, pests are on the rise, park staff warn visitors

Charlotte: In a warming climate, pests are on the rise, park staff warn visitors In Charlotte, the average annual number of “mosquito days” has increased by 11 since 1979, according to an analysis by the research group Climate Central. Mosquitos aren’t the only bugs out for blood on Carolina trails. Cases of the tickborne illness Lyme disease have more than doubled in the U.S. Protect Yourself from Pests It’s time

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Business News

Fifth Third Bank breaks ground on new Beatties Ford Road branch in Charlotte

Charlotte Fifth Third Bank breaks ground on new Beatties Ford Road branch Fifth Third Bank, which has invested more than $20 million to support economic development in Charlotte’s Historic West End, broke ground Friday on a new Beatties Ford Road branch location. The branch is scheduled to open this fall. Importance of the Project About 72% of the project’s construction dollars will go to minority-owned businesses, according to Fifth Third

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Business News

Charlotte Economic Outlook: Experts Predict Positive Year Ahead

Charlotte Economic Outlook: Experts Predict Positive Year Ahead The economy is clicking along, and people should feel mostly optimistic about 2024, UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business experts told attendees at a Charlotte Business Journal Economic Outlook event held at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City March 14. “Not going to happen,” came the view from John Connaughton, professor of financial economics in the Belk College of Business

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Wave Of Charlotteans Moving To Surrounding Cities

Wave Of Charlotteans Moving To Surrounding Cities CHARLOTTE, NC — We are living in one of the fastest-growing areas of the country and the Census data proves it. From July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, about 53 people moved to Mecklenburg County each day. With the expansion, comes a growing economy and growing pains. Growth in South End Maybe the best representation of Charlotte’s substantial growth in the last

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Events/What's Happening

Charlotte to Broadway: ‘The Wiz’ sets stage for debut

Charlotte to Broadway: ‘The Wiz’ sets stage for debut Charlotte, North Carolina – Phillip Johnson Richardson, a graduate of Northwest School of the Arts, is gearing up for his Broadway debut in “The Wiz” on March 26. Richardson, who initially shied away from the role of the Tin Man in a school production, has come full circle and will now take on the iconic character on the big stage. Richardson’s

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