News from October 2023

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7 gas stations in cities throughout Mecklenburg County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Oct. 21

By North Charlotte Today | Oct 22, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Mecklenburg County was found at seven gas stations in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.

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North Charlotte Today area weekly mass times

By North Charlotte Today | Oct 21, 2023

The following parishes in the North Charlotte Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Mecklenburg County cities: 4 companies received FDA inspections in Q3 2023

By North Charlotte Today | Oct 21, 2023

There were four companies in cities associated with Mecklenburg County that received four FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Tillis, Hickenlooper Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Another FTX Disaster

By North Charlotte Today | Oct 20, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at preventing another FTX disaster. The Proving Reserves of Others Funds (PROOF) Act seeks to establish strong safeguards against instances of unethical co-mingling of customer funds in digital asset institutions.Under the PROOF Act, digital asset institutions would be required to submit to a monthly proof of reserves (PoR) inspection by a neutral third-party auditing firm. PoR is an industry best practice that verifies whether an institution holds...

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City Hosts 2023 Job and Career Readiness Training for Local Youth

By North Charlotte Today Report | Oct 19, 2023

More than 1,700 area youth are attending the City of Charlotte’s annual Job and Career Readiness Training (JCRT).

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Tillis, Colleagues Demand President Biden Do Everything in His Power to Rescue American Hostages in Israel

By North Charlotte Today | Oct 18, 2023

Senator Thom Tillis and 47 of his senate colleagues have sent a bipartisan letter to President Biden, urging him to take immediate action to rescue American hostages who were taken by Hamas during the terrorist group's attacks on Israel earlier this month. The senators emphasized the urgency of the situation, highlighting the threat posed by Hamas and the need to support Israel's efforts in dismantling this threat.In the letter, the senators expressed their concern about the lives of American hostages and the brutal tactics employed by Hamas. They stated, "Hamas has...

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SCarowinds: The Carolinas’ Love Letter to Halloween

By North Charlotte Today Report | Oct 18, 2023

The first thing I notice is the smell of the fog. It’s the artificial kind, pumping out of meticulously placed machines throughout the amusement park grounds. The only way to truly describe the smell is “instant nostalgia.”

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Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Freeze $6 Billion to Iran, Probe Additional Iranian Assets

By North Charlotte Today | Oct 17, 2023

Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have introduced the Revoke Iranian Funding Act, a bill aimed at rescinding the general licenses that allowed the release of $6 billion to Iran. The purpose of the bill is to prevent the Iranian regime from accessing and using these funds to finance terrorist attacks against Israel or any other nation.In addition to freezing the $6 billion, the bill also directs the Treasury Secretary to conduct a study on all high-value Iranian assets worldwide that are currently blocked by U.S. sanctions. The findings of this study will be provided...

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Stories of Resettlement: Luis Matta

By North Charlotte Today Report | Oct 17, 2023

When Luis Matta first arrived in Charlotte, it was a completely different city.

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The United States is working on getting its citizens out of Israel

By North Charlotte Today | Oct 15, 2023

The U.S. has been organizing more ways to get their people out of Israel. Now it is sending more ships and planes over to the country to try and bring these individuals back.

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North Charlotte Today area weekly mass times

By North Charlotte Today | Oct 14, 2023

The following parishes in the North Charlotte Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Tillis, Colleagues Issue Statement Regarding Domestic Terrorist Threats

By North Charlotte Today | Oct 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to the recent terrorist attacks by Hamas in Israel, a group of Senators led by Thom Tillis (R-NC) has issued a joint statement warning potential perpetrators against making any domestic threats. The statement, also signed by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), John Cornyn (R-TX), Mike Lee (R-UT), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Tom Cotton (R-AR), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), expresses deep concern over the attacks in Israel and emphasizes the importance of safeguarding American communities."The...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mecklenburg County in week ending Oct. 7?

By North Charlotte Today | Oct 12, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Mecklenburg County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Tillis, Colleagues Demand Answers For Violations of Iran’s Nuclear Program

By North Charlotte Today | Oct 12, 2023

Senator Thom Tillis and 15 fellow Republican colleagues have written a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, demanding an update on U.S. action to hold Iran accountable for multiple violations of the Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The JCPOA, signed by the Obama Administration, Iran, and other countries, aimed to place restrictions on Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. However, Iran has proven to be non-compliant and continues its nuclear activities.In the letter, the senators expressed their concern over Iran's non-compliance and called...

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West Charlotte: Hispanic Heritage Month Highlights

By North Charlotte Today Report | Oct 12, 2023

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Charlotte, North Carolina is as easy as spending a day supporting our many Latinx-owned businesses.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Mecklenburg County in week ending Oct. 7?

By North Charlotte Today | Oct 11, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Mecklenburg County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Tillis, Colleagues Call on President Biden to Convene the G7 to Jointly Sanction Iran Following Hamas Attacks on Israel

By North Charlotte Today | Oct 11, 2023

Senator Thom Tillis and 9 fellow Republican senators have called on President Biden to convene the G7 nations and impose coordinated sanctions on Iran in response to the recent Hamas attacks on Israel. The senators are urging President Biden to take action against the Iranian regime, which they believe is the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism.In a letter addressed to President Biden, the senators expressed their horror at the terror and devastation inflicted on Israel by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists. They described the gruesome acts of violence committed,...

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Tillis, Colleagues Call on Biden to Freeze $6 Billion Iran Transfer

By North Charlotte Today | Oct 11, 2023

Senator Thom Tillis and 19 Senate Republicans have written a letter to President Biden and the State Department, urging them to rescind the waivers that allowed Iranian funds to be converted and moved to more accessible bank accounts. The senators also called on the administration to work with Qatar to freeze the accounts containing these funds.In the letter, the senators highlighted Iran's status as the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism and cited a report by the Wall Street Journal, which alleged that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps collaborated with Hamas...

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mecklenburg County in week ending Oct. 7

By North Charlotte Today | Oct 10, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mecklenburg County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mecklenburg County had the cheapest e15 gas in week ending Oct. 7

By North Charlotte Today | Oct 9, 2023

The lowest price of e15 gas in cities throughout Mecklenburg County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.