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Youth participating in community service
Charity

Local Organization Seeks Youth Making Positive Change in Charlotte

Charlotte organization searching for youth making a positive change in the community Local youth making a difference in Charlotte CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A local organization in Charlotte, Canopy Housing Foundation, is seeking nominations for youth who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the community. The organization presents the ‘Y.E.S. Award’ each year, which stands for Youth Excellence in Service. This award recognizes young individuals in the area who

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Small business grant funding
Business News

Last round of Beyond Open grants plans to award $5M to small businesses in Charlotte

Last round of Beyond Open grants plans to award $5M to small businesses in Charlotte Foundation for the Carolinas announced its third round of Beyond Open’s small business grant funding on Thursday. The grant program is open to small businesses physically located within Charlotte’s Corridors of Opportunity and is designed to build “economic mobility” in the community. This round of funding is expected to award up to $5 million in

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Police award ceremony celebration
Community

City of Charlotte Honors Officers at the 44th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards

City of Charlotte Honors Officers at the 44th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 16, 2024) – In a night dedicated to celebrating community policing, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) honored ten outstanding officers at the 44th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards ceremony. The event, which took place on May 16, 2024, recognized officers who have made significant contributions to building positive relationships with residents and communities within Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Exceptional

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Southern city growth illustration
Business News

The South on top. It’s where to find the fastest-growing American cities

The South on top. It’s where to find the fastest-growing American cities CHARLOTTE, NC – Charlotte is one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities, according to a new U.S. Census report. Between July 2022 to July 2023, the city gained 15,607 people, reaching a population of 911,311. That is third-highest growth in the U.S. trailing only San Antonio and Fort Worth, Texas, the study found. Jacksonville and Port St. Lucie, both

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Small business loan support
Business News

New $40 million fund hopes to support small business owners in Charlotte

New $40 million fund hopes to support small business owners in Charlotte A new multi-million dollar fund created to increase access to capital for local business owners is now available in Charlotte. The Charlotte Small Business Growth Fund is one of the largest non-pandemic funding opportunities in the city. Through fixed-interest-rate loans, it aims to invest $40 million in more than 2,000 local businesses over the next years. Supporting Small

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Residents facing computer error
Community

Charlotte Residents Struggle with Website Unavailability Error

Charlotte: Website Unavailable Error Leaves Residents in the Dark Residents in Charlotte were met with frustration and confusion today as they tried to access a popular website, only to be greeted by an error message stating that the website is unavailable in their location. Many residents rely on this website for a variety of purposes, from checking local news and weather updates to accessing resources for community events and entertainment.

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Charlotte Business Districts Grant
Beauty

City of Charlotte Announces Grant for Business District Organizations

City of Charlotte Announces Grant for Business District Organizations Start-Scale-Sustain Grant for Charlotte’s Business Districts The city of Charlotte has recently announced a new grant program aimed at supporting Business District Organizations (BDOs) within the Corridors of Opportunity. The Start-Scale-Sustain (S3) grant is a promising opportunity for nonprofit organizations dedicated to enhancing business districts in Charlotte. Grant Criteria and Application Process Organizations interested in applying for the S3 grant must

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Latinx educator in classroom
Community

Report Highlights Challenges and Motivations of Latinx Educators in Charlotte

Report Highlights Challenges and Motivations of Latinx Educators in Charlotte CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A recent report has shed light on the challenges and motivations faced by educators of Latin American origin or descent in the Charlotte area. LatinxEd Report: Nuestra Esperanza The report, titled Nuestra Esperanza, was released by LatinxEd, a non-profit organization dedicated to investing in leadership from Latin American backgrounds to achieve educational equity. The publication stems from

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Military Hometown Heroes Banners
Charity

Mint Hill Wants Your Help To Honor Service Members With Their Military Hometown Heroes Program

Mint Hill Wants Your Help To Honor Service Members With Their Military Hometown Heroes Program Caryn Little, MINT HILL, N.C. — The Town of Mint Hill Military Hometown Heroes Banner Program is a tribute created to honor fallen service members, veterans, and active-duty service members of the United States Armed Forces. Banners will be displayed on light poles with the veteran’s photo and name on both sides of the banner.

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Charlotte city department building
Community

City of Charlotte Launches New Department to Support Residents and Neighborhoods

City of Charlotte Opens New Department to Support Residents and Neighborhoods The City of Charlotte has recently established a new department dedicated to providing support for residents and neighborhoods. The department, called Housing & Neighborhood Services, is led by Rebecca Hefner, who brings a wealth of experience to her role as director. With a background in various city departments and a passion for community engagement, Hefner is excited to lead

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