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Teacher Advocacy Rally
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North Carolina Legislature Approves Private School Vouchers While Teacher Pay Remains Unaddressed

North Carolina’s Legislature Moves Forward with Private School Vouchers Amid Teacher Pay Concerns CHARLOTTE – It’s a busy time in North Carolina’s legislature as lawmakers make some significant decisions that could impact families and educators across the state. Recently, the Republican-controlled legislature approved a budget bill allocating a hefty $463 million for private school vouchers. Interestingly, many of these funds are heading towards families that are already well-off. At the

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Neighbor dispute over signs
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Confrontational Neighbor Plagues Eastside Couple

‘Confrontational’ neighbor leaves eastside couple in a bind Local & State Published Friday, June 14, 2024 4:28 pm By Kylie Marsh | For The Charlotte Post ‘Confrontational’ neighbor leaves eastside couple in a bind CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Yard signs at Jay Walker’s east Charlotte home remind neighbors of the confrontations with neighbor Richard Eury, which includes threatening statements and racial slurs. Grove Park is a quiet east Charlotte neighborhood of single-family

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Townhome construction boom aerial
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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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Frustrated residents viewing construction site litter
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South Charlotte Residents Frustrated With Construction Site Litter

South Charlotte Residents Frustrated With Construction Site Litter Neighbors next to the construction site at the intersection of South Boulevard and Scaleybark Road have complained multiple times about the styrofoam litter to little avail. Seven-year Charlottean Jayme-Jo Kinney says it looks like snow is accumulating on the sidewalk by Scaleybark Drive. Unfortunately, the scene at the intersection of South Boulevard and Scaleybark Road in South Charlotte isn’t one from a

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Teacher Village community concept.
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Plan for CMS teacher housing includes four ‘villages,’ aid for renting and buying

Plan for CMS teacher housing includes four ‘villages,’ aid for renting and buying Charlotte, NC – June 5, 2024 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has revealed a comprehensive plan to address the housing challenges faced by its teachers. The initiative, which includes the construction of four “Teacher Villages” and assistance for renting and buying homes, aims to make living and working in Charlotte more affordable for educators. Four Teacher Villages The plan entails

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Property tax rate discussion
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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
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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
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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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UNC Charlotte’s Black Student Union Hosts Kick-off Party to Start the Black History Month Celebrations

UNC Charlotte’s Black Student Union Hosts Kick-off Party to Start the Black History Month Celebrations Charlotte, NC – February 19, 2024 The Black Student Union (BSU) at UNC Charlotte recently hosted a lively Kick-off party on February 1st at the Popp Martin Student Union to mark the beginning of Black History Month celebrations. The event was a collaborative effort with 15 other organizations, including Cheer Nation, Souls Speak, and The

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