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Cornelius seeks support for Exit 27 project
CORNELIUS – Cornelius Commissioner Michael Osborne, the town’s Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) representative, is calling on Cornelius residents to voice their support for the proposed Exit 27 project, a critical infrastructure initiative aimed at reducing traffic congestion on secondary roads. The CRTPO is currently accepting public...
‘They don’t care’: Company that towed cars during Trump’s Charlotte rally had suspended license
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - On Wednesday night, dozens of drivers became stranded after their cars were towed out of a private business parking lot while fans went to the Trump rally in Charlotte. We’ve been digging into Gotcha Towing, the company at the center of the story, and found out...
Showmars Location to Close in Charlotte
According to WSOC, Showmars has confirmed that it will not renew its lease at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center on E. Fourth Street. While a specific closing date has not been announced, the City of Charlotte reports that the lease has expired and a request for proposals to find a new tenant is currently underway. Details about which restaurants have applied for the space have not been disclosed.
Unity in Community hosts Day of Action rally
DAVIDSON – In response to the ongoing attacks on democracy, Unity in Community hosted its John Lewis Day of Action Rally on July 17. The event aimed to commemorate the life and legacy of the late Congressman, John Lewis, on the fourth anniversary of his passing and to underscore the urgency of this moment in our nation’s history.
'There's just no one coming out' | Business owners in Camp North End concerned about lack of foot traffic
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In recent months, business owners in Charlotte's Camp North End have expressed concern over the lack of foot traffic. Fewer customers visiting the area have business owners asking where's the money. The chime at the door at Wentworth & Fenn is a small reminder they're open...
East Charlotte License Plate Agency Set to Close on July 30, N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles Advises Alternatives
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles has announced that the East Charlotte License Plate Agency, located at 5622 E. Independence Blvd., Suite 124, will close its doors for the last time at 5 p.m. on July 30. The current operator, Colleen Grier, who has been managing the establishment since September 2008, will end her contract with the agency, which is situated within the Independence Shopping Center in Charlotte.
The ultimate Charlotte bucket list, according to a local author
Charlotte is brimming with breweries and banks, but there's a bevy of other things to do, too. Why it matters: I've been writing about Charlotte for almost a decade now, and put all of that expertise into one handy book called "100 Things to Do in Charlotte Before You Die."In the book, you can choose your own adventure or follow one of the itineraries and seasonal guides curated just for you.Consider the list below your introduction to what makes our city special, and a preview of what to expect from my book. Pair your hike with a wine flightHiking Crowders...
Marine Commission resumes free life ring program
July 25. The Lake Norman Marine Commission (LNMC) is resuming the Dock Lifesaving Ring giveaway they began last year. Anyone with a dock on Lake Norman can apply to receive a US Coast Guard-approved lifesaving ring. The LNMC will deliver the ring to you, or you can pick it up...
A long-serving Charlotte doctor shares what he believes should be the guiding principle of medicine
Dr. Jerry Jones was the first Black gastroenterologist in Charlotte, and one of the very first in the country. As a child, his daughter saw how the community supported and respected her father for the work he did. Now retired after a lengthy career, Dr. Jones shared his thoughts on...
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