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Lottery ticket under mattress
Breaking News

Charlotte Woman Discovers $1 Million Lottery Ticket Hidden Under Mattress

Charlotte Woman Hides $1 Million Lottery Ticket Under Mattress In an unbelievable twist of luck, a woman from Charlotte has become the latest millionaire in the area after winning $1 million with a scratch-off lottery ticket. Arely Mayorga Martinez, who was just going about her daily life, found herself in the middle of a fairytale when her husband purchased a $10 Multiplier Mania ticket at the Shopton Commons BP station

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Community Revitalization Goals
Community

East Charlotte Poised for Transformation with $11.3 Million Funding Approval for Eastland Yards Redevelopment Project

Exciting Developments Ahead for East Charlotte CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Big things are happening in East Charlotte! On Monday, city leaders will gather to make an important decision—whether to approve an additional $11.3 million for the ambitious Eastland Yards redevelopment project. This follows a previous green light from the Charlotte City Council who allocated $30 million to this project back in October 2023, making it a real focal point for the

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Townhome construction boom aerial
Business News

Charlotte Sees Surge in Townhome Construction, Decline in Single-Family Homes

Charlotte Sees Surge in Townhome Construction, Decline in Single-Family Homes In a significant shift in the Charlotte housing market, new townhomes have surpassed single-family homes in Mecklenburg County, marking a notable trend in the type of housing being built in the area. Changing Landscape According to data from local builders and land brokers, the number of building permits issued for townhomes exceeded those for single-family detached homes in 2023. This

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Doorbell camera capturing fire
Breaking News

Charlotte, N.C.: Incredible doorbell video shows moment intentionally set fire spread to Uptown homes

Charlotte, N.C.: Incredible doorbell video shows moment intentionally set fire spread to Uptown homes Intentionally Set Fire A massive three-alarm fire in Uptown last Thursday was intentionally set, according to Charlotte Fire. The fire started at a building along Margaret Brown Street across from Frazier Park. Nearly a week later, Frank Wohlfarth, displaced from his home due to the fire, shared a doorbell camera video of the moment the nearby

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Property tax rate discussion
Breaking News

Proposed Charlotte property tax rate hike reduced

Proposed Charlotte property tax rate hike reduced CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Some good news to share for those who own homes in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County: Both city and county leaders are cutting back their proposed property tax rate increases. But for the city of Charlotte, that decision comes at the expense of cuts to some popular programs. Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Decision The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners decided

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Charlotte home buying assistance
Charity

Programs available to help Charlotte-area residents become homeowners

Programs available to help Charlotte-area residents become homeowners CHARLOTTE, N.C. – For many renters preparing to buy their first home in Charlotte, there are opportunities to get some financial help that many may not be aware of. Assistance programs in the Charlotte area can help with down payments, eliminate down payments, or find cheaper, foreclosed homes. House Charlotte Prospective homebuyers could be eligible for up to $30,000 toward a down

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City Council discussing homelessness
Breaking News

Charlotte City Council Faces Pushback on A Home for All Plan

Charlotte City Council Faces Pushback on “A Home for All” Plan Charlotte City Council recently faced pushback on its “A Home for All” initiative, which aims to address homelessness and housing insecurity in the city. During a recent meeting, council members expressed concerns about feeling left out of the decision-making process and questioned the role of the United Way of Greater Charlotte in the initiative. Public Forum Highlights During the

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City council voting on urban development plan
Community

Charlotte City Council to Vote on Ballantyne Development Plan

Charlotte City Council to Vote on Ballantyne Development Plan Charlotte, NC – April 15, 2024 The Charlotte City Council is gearing up for a pivotal vote on the proposed development plan for Ballantyne, a prominent neighborhood in the city. The plan has stirred up a mix of excitement and concern among residents and local officials. Background The Ballantyne development plan aims to transform the area into a vibrant mixed-use community

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