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Relative of Staton: Union County police 'attacked a man, they surrounded a man—they shot a man who was unarmed'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 14, 2022

Approximately a month has passed since that fateful day when law enforcement officers shot and killed a man in Union County during a traffic stop, and the victim's family is demanding accountability.

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Blackburn scoffs at '#PutinPriceHike': High North Carolina gas prices 'because of Joe Biden'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 14, 2022

With costs rising across the board as gasoline prices have soared, President Joe Biden has pointed the finger at Russian President Vladimir Putin and his invasion of Ukraine for America's misery.

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Father of fallen officer: ‘I saw these vehicles and these individuals that came together for my baby; it was overwhelming’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 11, 2022

Approximately four months after Mia Goodwin was killed in the line of duty, more than 1,000 family members, friends, community members and fellow officers drove through Oasis Shriners in Charlotte on Saturday to commemorate her life.

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Charlotte councilwoman on affordable housing in the city: ‘This is a real crisis’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 6, 2022

Charlotte is looking for ways to amp up efforts to increase the number of affordable housing units across the city, a move that some say is an urgent need.

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Remains of sailor lost during the Pearl Harbor attack returned to North Carolina after being buried in Hawaii

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 28, 2022

In the midst of war, sometimes the military does what it can to pay last respects to victims of mass casualties.

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Moore of Charlotte's Loaves & Fishes: In addition to food, service gives clients 'peace of mind'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 28, 2022

When it comes to helping the needy, ensuring they have food is one of the priorities. It's certainly one that Loaves & Fishes has been providing.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District purchases 46,000 'clear backpacks' to implement new policy, enhance student safety

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 25, 2022

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) will test whether using clear bookbags will effectively stop students from carrying guns or knives on school property.

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Turning Point: 'We want to find a solution' for domestic violence as mother is gunned down in North Carolina

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 25, 2022

A recent murder-suicide related to domestic violence has reignited conversations about how to get people out of those situations.

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'It gives me peace of mind': Care Ring NC serves uninsured in Charlotte, surrounding cities

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 23, 2022

About one in six people in Mecklenburg County lacks adequate health insurance. Fortunately, two organizations, including Care Ring N.C., are helping to fill those gaps.

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Eric Halili: ‘I got an idea of being part of the solution' as Charlotte's AMP Up program enters 5th year

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 23, 2022

Eric Halili, a Charlotte entrepreneur, and the owner of Rebrand Lifestyle Group is committing to mentor minority business owners through the city’s AMP Up program.

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Sylvia Rivera on Charlotte bus safety: 'His life is not going to go down in vain like that'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 17, 2022

The violent death of a Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) bus driver has turned the victim's mother into an advocate for change.

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Charlotte certified nurse’s aide picked up some tips for a successful job search in today's economy

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 16, 2022

If you’re looking for a new job — whether you are seeking more money or just a change of pace — and you’ve put in dozens of applications with no luck, you’re not alone.