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Democrat Sidman raises 4 times more than Rep. Tricia Cotham in high-profile NC House race
Democrat Nicole Sidman’s campaign is vastly outraising that of her controversial Republican opponent, Rep. Tricia Cotham, in their high-profile N.C. House race. Sidman, a congregational life director at Temple Beth El in Charlotte and the Democratic nominee for the southeast Mecklenburg County House District 105 seat, faces Cotham in November. From Feb. 18 to June 30, Sidman’s campaign raised $264,489.33 — more than four times as much as Cotham during the same period.
National Hot Dog Day with Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office July 17
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a National Hot Dog Day celebration on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at First Ward Park, 301 E 7th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. Sheriff McFadden and Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office staff will be grilling up hot dogs...
Poorly executed effort to reduce arrests directly led to Charlotte police shootings
In our mutual hometown of Charlotte, shootings of law enforcement officers reached an epidemic level this year, garnering national attention. The misapplication of criminal justice reform policies meant to reduce incarcerations for low-level, nonviolent felonies contributed to this debacle. In April 2024, eight law enforcement officials in Charlotte were shot,...
Deputies: Suspect in custody after FedEx truck, two other vehicles stolen
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A suspect is in custody after a FedEx truck and two other vehicles were stolen Friday afternoon in Mecklenburg, Union and Lancaster counties. According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, the FedEx truck was stolen out of Charlotte and was crashed by the suspect in the Marvin area of Union County.
Democrats thought she would ‘pull a Cotham.’ Now, former CMS candidate will speak at RNC
Republican National Convention: What NC voters should know. A former Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board candidate who drew statewide attention over ties to the Republican Party will speak at next week’s Republican National Convention. Annette Albright, who ran for the CMS board multiple times, is one of more than 20 “everyday...
South Charlotte Restaurant Inspections (June 27-July 3)
The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from July 4 to 10:. Charlotte restaurants (28209) • Five Guys Burgers And Fries, 2810 South Blvd. – 97.5. Charlotte restaurants (28210) • Bobby's Burgers By Bobby Flay, 6100 Fairview Road – 95.5. • Domino’s Pizza, 8510 Park Road –...
Police impersonator arrested after throwing drugs out of window during North Carolina pursuit, officers say
MONROE, N.C. — A multi-agency pursuit ended in the discovery of a potential police impersonator after the impersonator rammed a detective's patrol car attempting to flee from a traffic stop. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) On Tuesday, July 9, around 11:45 p.m., Monroe Police Department detectives attempted...
Urban League Of Central Carolinas To Honor North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper With 2024 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award
Charlotte, NC— The Urban League of Central Carolinas (ULCC) will present the Whitney M. Young. Jr. Award to the honorable Governor Roy Cooper at its annual award gala on Friday, August 2nd, 2024. The Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award is given to honor individuals who demonstrate leadership and support for the African American community through community service and investment.
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