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ILA Union Says East Coast Port Strike ‘Growing More Likely’
The clock is ticking on contract negotiations at the East and Gulf Coast ports.Trucking Firms Tussle with Labor Department on Independent Contractor Ruling In a Friday statement, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) said the threat of a strike after the current Sept. 30 expiration deadline is “growing more likely,” as the negotiations remain at an impasse. Harold Daggett, the president and chief negotiator of the ILA, said that the maritime employers represented by United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) “are running out of time” to negotiate a new master contract agreement and avoid a coastwide work stoppage across 36 ports from Maine to...
Median-income families getting priced out of housing market
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A new report from Zillow shows how out of reach an affordable monthly mortgage is for a median-income household. Housing is considered affordable when payments are no more than 30% of that household or family's monthly income. According to Zillow, a median-income family would need to put down about 35.4% of the total cost of the house up front to make the monthly mortgage payment affordable.
Local Man Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Statesville Avenue in North Charlotte, Police Seek Witnesses
A tragic traffic incident in north Charlotte has claimed the life of a local man on Sunday afternoon, as police confirmed to QC News and WBTV. Michael Kenneth Sampson, age 67, was attempting to cross the 3500 block of Statesville Avenue when a 2021 Jeep Compass, driven by a 32-year-old woman, struck him in a collision that eventually led to his death.
9 Investigates: Charlotte shooting spree suspect ordered to be deported in 2022
Channel 9 has learned one of the two suspects accused in a deadly shooting spree in Charlotte was ordered to be removed from the U.S. by an immigration judge in 2022, according to records.
Top pottery artists coming to Mint Museum Randolph
CHARLOTTE – More than 50 of North Carolina’s top ceramic artists will showcase work at the 18th annual Potters Market at the Mint. Potters were selected through a competitive jury process. The event helps support the artists and introduces ceramic arts and collections of The Mint Museum to new audiences.
Patrick Payton, Joshua Farmer, Darius Washington to represent Florida State at ACC Kickoff
Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell is bringing some heavy hitters to Charlotte, North Carolina, next week. On Monday afternoon, FSU announced that defensive linemen Joshua Farmer, Patrick Payton, and offensive tackle Darius Washington will be the three players representing the Seminoles at the 2024 ACC Kickoff media event.
Renter’s Paradise or Investor’s Challenge? Key Stats About Charlotte’s Self Storage Market
Storage space is at a discount in Charlotte. The local self storage market is experiencing a cooldown in rent prices, which have now dropped to $120 per month, a 4% decrease from last year. To understand the evolving dynamics of Charlotte’s self storage sector, the website Storage Cafe zoomed in...
Charlotte's Truist Financial Corp. Announces Tech Department Job Cuts in Restructuring Plan
Charlotte-based Truist Financial Corp. is gearing up for a series of job reductions within its technology department, a change confirmed by a spokesperson for the bank. These cuts are concentrated in the technology unit and are a piece of a broader restructuring plan, although specifics on the number of jobs affected have not been disclosed.
New political text message making the rounds could be a scam, BBB warns
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With the 2024 presidential election just a few months away, many people are getting a lot of text messages from political parties and candidates. Most of these messages are sent by campaigns to party organizers to rally support from registered voters in their area, but some of these messages could be scammers trying to trick people into giving them money under the guise of a donation.
#WGITH: Meet Alesha Brown, Founder of “For The Struggle”
On the 2nd Saturday of each month, I will be chatting with community leaders and activists to find out “What’s Good In The Hood“. This month, I sat down with Alesha Brown, Civil Rights Attorney and Founder and Executive Director of “For The Struggle”. Click HERE to listen to my full interview with Ms. Brown and to learn more about her mission to improve the lives of the youth and senior citizens living here in Charlotte, NC.
Celebrate Christmas in July with Goodwill
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Goodwill is giving you a gift this summer with a Christmas in July sale on July 25th & 26th. All retail stores (excluding their Second Editions outlets) in the Charlotte region are offering 25% off ALL donate goods - including Christmas décor! Christmas trees prices $9.99 - $89.99, wreaths starting at $3.99.
Commander Boyd the latest 2024 Hometown Hero
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This article involves commercial content. The products and services featured appear as paid advertising. Congratulations to the latest Hyundai Hometown Hero, Commander Alphonso Boyd!. Commander Boyd was honored by Hyundai with a brand new 2024 Santa Fe on July 5th. Throughout the year, The Hometown Hero...
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