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Easter picnic in Charlotte
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Winsome Warmth Into April in Charlotte

Winsome Warmth Into April in Charlotte Record Warmth for Easter in Charlotte The Charlotte area experienced record warmth this Easter Sunday, with a high of 84°F, making it the warmest Easter since 2011. And the warm weather is set to continue as we head into April. The combination of stiff breezes from the southwest and plenty of sunshine will bring temperatures back into the mid-80s in the Piedmont and Foothills.

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"Frustrated Charlotte Residents, Blocked Website"
Breaking News

Charlotte Residents Unable to Access Local News Website

Charlotte Residents Unable to Access Local News Website Residents in Charlotte, North Carolina, were met with frustration today as they attempted to access a popular local news website, only to encounter an error message stating, “This website is unavailable in your location.” The website, known for providing up-to-date news and information on a variety of topics, left many residents puzzled and disappointed. Reasons for Unavailability The exact reasons for the

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Barbecue festival charity event
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Carolina BBQ Festival coming to the QC next week

Carolina BBQ Festival coming to the QC next week The fundraising event will run from Fri, April 5 to Sat, April 6 with proceeds going towards 3 charities. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life)—Next week, residents of Charlotte can look forward to a weekend filled with mouth-watering BBQ, live music, and merchandise while also supporting a good cause. Lewis Donald, the owner of Sweet Lew’s BBQ and founder of the Carolina BBQ

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Concert Stage in Charlotte
Concerts

Ye and Ty Dolla $ign to Perform in Charlotte

Ye, Ty Dolla $ign performing in Charlotte Charlotte, N.C. (HERE News) – Kanye “Ye” West is coming to Charlotte. The artist, who now performs as Ye, is hosting what he calls “Vultures 1 and 2 Listening Experience” at 9 p.m. April 12. He will be joined by Ty Dolla $ign. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday. Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has been making headlines with his

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Hiker watching snakes safely
Breaking News

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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Bank branch construction site
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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Firefighter recruitment in Charlotte
Community

City of Charlotte Opens Applications for Fire Recruit Program

City of Charlotte Opens Applications for Fire Recruit Program By HERE News The City of Charlotte is now accepting applications for its firefighter recruit program, offering individuals the opportunity to start a rewarding career in the fire service. The application period will remain open until April 10, 2024. Benefits and Training Selected candidates will be paid full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package provided by the City of Charlotte from

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Police chase ending at headquarters
Breaking News

Charlotte: Homicide suspect arrested after chase ends at police headquarters

Charlotte: Homicide suspect arrested after chase ends at police headquarters Homicide Suspect Leads Police on Chase Early Friday morning, a dramatic chase came to an end in Charlotte when a homicide suspect led police on a chase that culminated in the parking lot of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police headquarters. The suspect, identified as 48-year-old Dean Antonio Tate, was wanted in connection to a deadly shooting on Scottview Drive in west Charlotte

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Economic growth graph.
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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App outage, transit pass sales
Breaking News

Intermittent Outages Via CATS-Pass App And Online Pass Sales

Intermittent Outages Via CATS-Pass App And Online Pass Sales Charlotte, N.C. – March 21, 2024 The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) has announced that there may be intermittent outages on the CATS-Pass App and online pass sales platform this morning. The disruption is due to required maintenance work being carried out to enhance the system’s performance and user experience. However, ticket kiosks are not impacted by this maintenance and will

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