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Charlotte-area Habitat for Humanity affiliates plan Oct. 1 merger
Big changes are on the horizon for two Charlotte-area Habitat for Humanity affiliates. Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region and Habitat Gaston County announced this week that the two will merge in October and operate as Habitat Charlotte Region. Combining talents and resources will allow the affiliates to provide...
Weather Impact Aware: Strong-to-severe storms possible Thursday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Strong-to-severe storms are possible across the metro area Thursday afternoon and evening, capable of producing heavy rain, lightning, damaging gusty winds and large hail. This is the most widespread severe thunderstorm risk that the area has had in several weeks. Timing. Between 2 p.m. and 8...
National Hot Dog Day 2024: Freebies and deals
Let’s be frank, today marks National Hot Dog Day From Memorial Day to Labor Day is prime hot dog season wth seven billion eaten over that three-month period last year, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. What better way to celebrate the unofficial holiday honoring hot dogs than finding the top freebies and deals that are out there? Remember, not all locations may be participating.
Amazon Revises Delivery Training After Late-Night Mix-Up Leaves South Charlotte Resident Uneasy
An Amazon delivery incident has prompted the company to provide coaching to a driver after a mix-up in South Charlotte resulted in an unnerved customer. Jillian Sward, a resident of the Pineville area of Mecklenburg County, reported feeling uneasy following a late-night delivery attempt on July 10. According to a Queen City News report, Sward was home alone around 9:40 p.m. when the driver rang her doorbell and appeared to try to open her front door.
Charlotte Padel Club doubles in size
Charlotte Padel Club recently added three new courts, doubling the number of padel courts in Mecklenburg County. Why it matters: It's the era of the racquet sport. Pickleball gets much of the attention, but padel — which most players describe as a mix of tennis and squash — is slowly catching up. Catch up quick: Charlotte Padel Club opened about a year and a half ago, co-owner Raquel Correa tells Axios. She and her husband Miguel moved here from Miami five years ago. They opted to build their own padel courts when they couldn't find any around Charlotte.Charlotte Padel Club...
‘ReStore’ on Main St. not affected by Habitat merger
July 19. Habitat Charlotte Region will not close any of the seven ReStores it operates including the one on Main Street in Cornelius. Habitat Charlotte and Habitat Gaston County announced plans to merge earlier this week. The affiliate will operate under the Habitat Charlotte Region name and will serve low-to-moderate-income...
Man With Dillon County Ties Is Victim In Homicide Investigation In Charlotte-Mecklenburg Area
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A man with Dillon County ties was the victim in a homicide investigation in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the case, which occurred in the 7300 block of Rea Road in the South Division.
Habitat for Humanity Charlotte Region merges with Gaston County's Habitat
The Habitat for Humanity Charlotte Region said this week that it will combine with Habitat Gaston County. The organizations' boards of directors announced the combined organization will serve Gaston, Iredell and Mecklenburg counties. Habitat provides affordable houses and home repairs, along with several stores that offer home goods at reduced...
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