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Business News

Charlotte Center City Partners Promoting Black-Owned Businesses in Uptown

Charlotte Center City Partners Promoting Black-Owned Businesses in Uptown Charlotte is home to many Black-owned businesses, with several located right in the heart of Uptown. And while it’s always a good time to support Black businesses, Black History Month is a time to celebrate them with even more intention. From clothing stores to cafes, here are a few Black-owned businesses to support this month in Uptown: My Story Cafe My

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Charity

9 Places to Donate Kid’s Items in Charlotte

9 Places to Donate Kid’s Items in Charlotte Where your gently used items can do good February 20, 2024 Amanda Howard Assistance League of Charlotte What they take: Toys, clothes, accessories, shoes, books, baby items. What they cannot take: Furniture, appliances, rugs, TVs, car seats. How it helps: The all-volunteer organization operates a thrift store where the proceeds fund their philanthropic programs that feed, clothe, mentor and educate children and

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Charity

Charlotte’s Nova Literary-Arts Magazine Shines Bright in the City’s Art Scene

Charlotte’s Nova Literary-Arts Magazine Shines Bright in the City’s Art Scene Redefining Art and Literature in the Queen City Charlotte, North Carolina, is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, and one shining star that continues to illuminate the city’s creative landscape is Nova Literary-Arts Magazine. Celebrating its 54th year, Nova is a curation of poems, short stories, and artwork that has garnered national recognition and become a proud

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Breaking News

Changes coming to deadly road in Lower South End

  Charlotte: Changes coming to deadly road in Lower South End Changes are coming to a deadly stretch of road in Charlotte’s Lower South End. People who live nearby worry that the area is growing too fast to keep up with the upcoming safety improvements. Impaired driver confesses to hitting, killing woman in Lower South End The area on South Tryon Street near Clanton Road is particularly dangerous for pedestrians.

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Dead tree removal controversy
Breaking News

Charlotte, N.C. – Apartment complex removes dead trees next to homeowner’s property after inquiries

Charlotte, N.C. – CLT apartment complex removes dead trees next to homeowner’s property after WBTV asks questions A Charlotte homeowner contacted WBTV after months of failed attempts to have trees adjacent to his property removed by a neighboring apartment complex. Tyler Berger and his wife contacted Beacon Hill Apartments in the fall of 2022 about two trees on the other side of their fence after an arborist told them they

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Breaking News

Is Charlotte’s East Side Rising?

  Is Charlotte’s East Side Rising? CharlotteEAST finds opportunities for growth and (just enough) change, with help from west side friends If someone gripes that Charlotte lacks character, here’s a wager: They don’t live on the east side. I’m a biased east-sider, sure, but to me, this is the heart of the city. It’s Charlotte’s most diverse area, with about a quarter of our neighbors born abroad—just listen to the

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Breaking News

Charlotte, N.C.: 8 Arrested, Dozens Pepper Sprayed In Unlawful Protest

Charlotte, N.C.: 8 Arrested, Dozens Pepper Sprayed In Unlawful Protest Unlawful Protest Leads to Arrests and Injuries Eight people were arrested and dozens were pepper sprayed during an unlawful protest that took place on Saturday in Charlotte, N.C. The protest, which initially started on private property, spilled out onto Monroe Road and lasted approximately 10 hours. The demonstration was sparked by conflicting views on the leadership of the small eastern

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Community

LGBTQ+ Democrats Announce Results of Mecklenburg County Commission Scorecard

Charlotte, NC – The Mecklenburg County chapter of LGBTQ+ NC Democrats recently disclosed the outcomes of its county commission scorecard, evaluating candidates based on their responses to a questionnaire concerning issues affecting the local queer community. Six candidates – Arthur Griffin, Jr., Leigh Altman, Yvette Townsend-Ingram, Mark Jerrell, Laura Meier, and Susan Rodriguez-McDowell – garnered excellent scores for their responses, demonstrating their dedication to LGBTQ+ inclusivity and support. Promoting Inclusive

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Breaking News

Serious Vehicle Accident in North Charlotte Results in One Grave Injury

One Seriously Injured Following North Charlotte Crash A serious motor vehicle accident has occurred involving two vehicles in North Charlotte that has left one person in severe conditions, confirmed by MEDIC, the emergency medical service in the area. The Crash on Interstate 85 The incident took place on Thursday night, a little after 9:30 p.m., along Interstate 85 near the Statesville Avenue exit. According to early reports, the severity of

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Breaking News

Charlotte Grocery Store Serving Former Food Desert Struggles with Severe Stock Deficiencies

Food supply low at Charlotte grocery store serving former food desert DG Market Struggling to Keep Shelves Stocked In northwest Charlotte, North Carolina, a DG Market that was envisioned as a reprieve for the once food desert-ridden Coulwood area is currently suffering from severe supply deficiencies. Recent inspections of the grocery establishment have revealed empty shelves and a completely closed meat section, causing alarm within the local community. Community Concern

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